Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Trail Model Rain Jacket

After reading the reviews, I ordered a size up as I want to be able to layer a light fleece or similar under this rain jacket, especially when traveling. Could do it but would be tight and probably uncomfortable. I have long arms, often have to order a larger size to gain arm length, this jacket is still too short in the arms. Please LLBean, not everything needs to be fitted. Please go back to your past sizing!

The zipper on this jacket is flimsy and hard to work. The sides also flare out in a disconcerting way: I liked the old design better. Otherwise the jacket performs as expected.

I usually love all LL bean products, but this jacket didn't meet my needs. I was replacing an LL bean rain jacket, that is no longer sold. This was supposed to be the replacement productbut it's much shorter. The materials and workmanship are great. Love the inside pockets and mesh lining. I really wanted to purchase one from LL bean, but wound up having to go to another company.

Beautiful and well manufactured, but had to return it due the sleeves being 2 inches too harrow in the upper arms. If you are planning to wear any layers beneath, this jacket's design is wrong.

Jacket is lightweight as I wanted for travel. However, the sleeves are very long and will have to be shortened. This is a common problem with LLBean jackets and tops. Wish the hood could be tucked into the collar and stored away when not needed. That would make it 5 star for me.

This jacket was too small for me. It is very fitted. Unfortunately I will be returning this one.

great look but the arms allow moisture in when it rains. so i returned it.

Color is not a true yellow like the old L L Bean rain jacket. This one has more green in it and not as pleasing a color. As for fit, it's a bit short waisted.

Zipper gets caught, not as sturdy as she would have expected for the cost. She did like the color and fit.

Nice looking but was expecting some kind of lining.. Very plain for100$

I returned this jacket. It was too fitted for a busty person. An extra large would have been way to big. This jacket in relaxed fit would have been perfect.

I have this jacket in 2x, an older version. It fits fine. I wanted to replace it as the lining is coming off in the hood area. This jacket is too tight and I will return or give to someone else. It's good to have room to wear a sweater or sweatshirt underneath in cooler weather.

Bought to wear when it rains. Wore once in medium rain and was soaking wet. Love the jacket otherwise but returned it. Need something to actually keep me dry in the rain

After 8 or 9 months, this jacket is not the least bit water repellent. I get wet with it, and now need to find a replacement. I live in the south, so I didn't want a heavy rain jacket. At first I loved this. But am disappointed that it gets damp all the way through.

Overall I like the coat. I don't love the coat. It fits fine except in the shoulders/upper arms. It is little snug and hinders movement - so its not as comfortable as it could be. It is the type of coat I will wear "if I have to". On the other hand - a coat I ordered a month earlier fits great (same size/type, just not a rain jacket). Absolutely love that coat and wear it all the time. It would be an awesome jacket if they could just improve the sizing/fit.

This is a lovely jacket, with a feminine cut and a great color (I chose the green). Based on what I read on sizing, I opted for a medium petite, as I wanted something a bit roomy to be able to wear over a sweater. The fit was great - without a sweater - although the sleeves were a little on the long side. But that's usually the case for me, and better a bit too long than a bit too short. With the cut, which comes in at the waist instead of the usual straight down of outdoor jackets, this looked terrific when I put it on, over a light cotton blouse. However, next test, I put it on over my aran sweater, which is what I usually wear in cool weather, and the arms were just way too tight. It was also a bit tight across the front of the shoulders, which I could have lived with, as it was comfortable across the middle and hips. But my arms felt like sausages stuffed into the sleeves. And, i realized that the jacket wasn't even as long as my sweater. I was tempted to keep this for a summery warm rain type of rain jacket, as it is so pretty and comfortable (without the sweater), but then I would have still had to look for another one that would work on blustery days in the mountains or in the colder parts of the year when i need to wear it over a sweater. As I am trying to minimize consumption, I want ONE rain jacket that I can wear on its own in the warmer season, or over my sweater in the colder season. So, with a bit of regret, I am returning this, and continuing the search for a replacement for my previous bright magenta LLBean jacket that after several years no longer keeps out the rain.

I had bought a winter coat from LL Bean last fall in a size regular XL and it fits me great. So I ordered this rain coat in the same size and was unpleasantly surprised that it appears to be one size smaller even though it is labeled as an XL. I've bought other LL Bean clothes in the past and the sizes are generally consistent. Not sure what happened with this one, especially since it is suggested that you can layer under it. But otherwise I like the color and style and I am going to give the next size up a go. If it repels water like my winter coat, it will do the job for me. I would recommend to a friend but would advise them to order a size larger than the size they usually get when buying from LL Bean.

I got this jacket for hikes in the rain and snow. I like the way it feels. I like the features of the jacket. I do not like that it was wet inside when I got back from my hike. Apparently it doesn't breathe well at all. I am returning this one and will spend the money for something GoreTex just for breathability.

This was called "Yellow jasper", & was pictured as a soft litght yellow...like butter?!! It is chartreuse which makes my skin look green, and I feel like puking. Not a pretty color at all. AND, the shoulders are tight & the nylon makes so much noise! I am so disappointed to not be able to find a good rain jacket..I love most of my LLBean clothing, but this has to go back. I hate having to pay to ship this back as it was not what was described. I wish you had more + clothing in stores, & hope to find what I needed.

This jacket is a replacement to my original Trail model Rain jacket. This model does not have the under arm vent zips. I miss the under arm vent zippers a lot. This jacket does the job of keeping you dry and runs true to size. It fits easily into my backpack when hiking.

Before ordering this jacket, I reached out to LLBean customer service. I told them that I specifically need a waterproof (or close to waterproof) rain jacket that I can wear over my LLBean down jacket (size 1X). Customer Service suggested this jacket and provided me with the chest measurement for both the 1X and 2X. After checking the measurements against the down jacket and reading other reviews, I ordered 1X. I tried on the jacket over a cardigan sweater and noticed immediately the sleeves were too tight. Over the down jacket, I couldn't zip it. I will be returning this jacket and am debating exchanging for a 2X or just returning and looking for something else. Very concerned the 2X sleeves might also be too snug. I will reread the other reviews before I decide. My LLBean 1X down jacket fits great, wish I could just reliably order the same size. I don't actually know if I would recommend this jacket to others, but the review form requires an answer, so I have said "no" for now. The key issues will be getting a size that fits and how it performs in the rain (which I can't judge without having a jacket that fits).

The Velcro closure does not stay closed if you don't use the zipper. Zippers are hard for me to close due to a balance isssue and I need an alternate closure. Usually snaps work very well, but not the case with Velcro.

Haven't used it yet, but think it will be good.

I ordered a petite medium. Sleeves were about 3" too long. The hood is so large it goes over my head and covers my eyes. I have to fold it back. I wear a 36C and the bust area just fits. I probably could not wear a heavy sweater with it. If I could go to the post office, I would return it, but since I can't shop elsewhere now, I will just keep it. I do love the blue color though.

For the price I would definitely recommend this jacket. The light blue color is a nice change from dark, wintery colors and I have received compliments about it. I am usually a perfect extra small petite with other stores but LL Bean has always been a little large. I love their quality but my biggest complaint is that the sleeves are way, way too long. I probably will get them altered. Bean, I will continue to buy your quality made merchandise but please take a note that extra small petite means SMALL.