Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Trail Model Rain Jacket

The size was off the coat fit everywhere except the sleeves they were too tight.

The jacket is fine when it's a light rain or drizzle but I became soaked when walking during heavier rainfall. I walk daily, rain or shine, and was hoping this jacket would provide much needed protection during storms. It did not.

This jacket is terrible and does not measure not up to the quality I expect from an LL Bean Garment. The fabric is equal to a plastic poncho I can purchase at a dollar store. I will be retuning it.

The trail model rain jacket no longer has a relaxed fit. Also, there is no snap at the bottom of the zipper. I have three of the previous models, but wanted a different color. Very disappointed. Returned.

I wore this jacket for the 1st time today in the rain and was soaked through all three underlayers. It's wasn't even a downpour, just a slow gentle rain. This jacket is not waterproof. I wouldn't even consider it water resistant. Big disappointment.

Purchased to replace our older ones. We are gardeners, so important to keep somewhat dry. When I received these, I couldn't believe the quality was nothing compared to our older ones from LLBean. I immediately sent them back. Sooo much thinner material.

I was looking for a rain jacket with interior pockets and an exterior phone pocket for upcoming travel, and this was the only style that fits the bill and packs into its own pocket. It's a big miss on the part of the ecommerce team that the "Key Features" description does not include the interior drop pockets, as this is a great feature. PSA for other ladies out there, this jacket has a total of 5 pockets. I bought a Petite Medium, which is my usual size since I like a roomy fit. Unfortunately, the sleeves were a full inch longer than the other Petite Medium I purchased previously (Cresta Stretch Rain Jacket). I even tried to cinch the wrist velcro as tightly as possible, to no avail. The subsequent bunching looked terrible, so I had to returned it. The Petite sleeve length needs to be addressed for this style. If you are a short woman with long arms, this style would work for you. Otherwise, you would have to get the sleeves altered for a proper fit.

The color is beautiful & fits perfectly. Just ran it thru the wash & washed up beautifully. Can't wait for cooler weather so I can wear it.

I have had this coat for 2 years and it can keep me dry in a light mist, it is a good windbreaker, it is stylish and looks nice on, and is true to fit. Unfortunately, this is a RAIN jacket and it will not keep me dry in anything wetter than a mist. My husband and cousin have this same jacket in men's version and their coats keep them dry so maybe mine is a dud? I've hung onto this coat because it was expensive but it has never held up to wet conditions. Every time I wear it, I'm disappointed and soaking wet. I contacted LL Bean customer service shortly after purchase and they gave me a hard time about the waterproofing concerns I had. Really disappointing for a company that prides themselves on customer service. If you want a windbreaker, this jacket will work for you. If you want a rain coat to keep you dry, keep looking or bring an umbrella + change of clothes. For reference, I'm asking this coat to perform in a range of conditions from walking from the parking lot into a store or my office to a multi-hour hike in the rain.

Love it! I would change nothing. Great rain jacket. Fit true to size.

Rain jacket was too small and I ordered one size larger than I usually wear. I returned it and didn't exchange because I wouldn't have gotten the exchange before I went out of town where I needed the coat. It also felt like I was wearing a plastic bag, and wasn't breathable.

Garment arrived in a Bean plastic bag. It was crumpled up in that bag, not folded in new-garment packaging. When I called LLB to question this, the response was that what I ordered was unavailable in the warehouse but was located in a store and pulled from a hanger. Whoopee! How many times was it tried on? By whom? How often did it land on the floor? UNACCEPTABLE from LLB, especially for an expensive item. Then I decided to try it on. I requested XL since I usually layer. This garment was about the size of any other company's Size 12! Needless to say I simply requested a refund. Years ago ordered many items from LLB. Still have and wear some of them. Never again!

It's never protected me from more than a light mist. This is what it looks like after a sprinkle:

The arm were to small for my arms to fit so I had to return this jacket.

This jacket is an absolute joke if you get caught in anything heavier than a light sprinkle you are soaked. For $99. I can't believe this.

I returned it as it was not roomy enough through the hips. Not all of us are slim hipped, and I'm one of them. I would be lovely if you took that into consideration with some of your jackets as so far none I have tried have enough hip room.

The jacket is a windbreaker good for 70 degree days. It is not warm at all.

Purchased for my mother-in-law. The outer fabric and lining are very plastic-like. It feels like a rain poncho. Not worth the price. Fits true to size.

Zipper came apart on first time zipped. Repeat attempts did the same thing. Also arms too tight and jacket overall too small for 2x size, which is my usual. Returned

I usually love the things I purchase from LL Bean; however this jacket is an exception. It is tight in the hips and did not keep the rain out. Returning

I love LLBean clothing. This raincoat is too tight on the hips and the arms were over 4 inches too long. Very disappointed!!

The zipper does not unzip from the bottom, can not layer.

I love this rain jacket! I live in the NW so it's essential I have a warm rain proof jacket.

I purchased this jacked 4 months after buying the same style for half the price from the outlet (in 2019). Here we are 4 years later and the outlet jacket is still the BEST rain jacket. This full price one from the store is immediately wet on the inside after the first drizzle of rain. Nothing has peeled off, it looks brand new, just isn't repellant in any way. Why did I wait so long to review? Well, two months after giving this as a Christmas gift my father unexpectedly suffered a horrible death, and 3 days after his burial our state shut down due to a global pandemic. To say I was preoccupied during the one year guarantee timeline would be an understatement. While checking something else I came across this past order and noticed the many other similar reviews so I thought I would add mine in as well.

How about some tall outerwear? Regular sizes just don't cut it. Too short, too short, too short. Fleece zip-ups don't count as outerwear in upstate NY.