Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Jacket

Well made and warm. I like the dark and light blue color combination. My only complaint is that the sizing is too big. I ordered an xs petite and it still too large to look sporty.

Beautiful blue color in Petite small however a little bulky on the top. I'm petite and have a small frame , Definitely would recommend to friends. I am from Boston

I wanted so much to love this jacket. The beautiful deep lagoon color was spectacular and it seemed to have all the right "stuff" but alas this product runs very large. Though I am usually a Petite XS in LL Bean clothes this jacket was just too big on me and I had to return it.

I mostly ordered this because of the beautiful color, and to replace my down jacket which had gotten a tear in it and was worse for the wear. It's really warm and cozy. It's pretty generously sized, I can fit a heavy sweater or fleece underneath, and the arms seem especially generous (I like the long length of the sleeve as I'm fairly tall, but feel the arms could be a bit slimmer). I am 5'7" 140lbs and long limbed, for comparison. I ordered the size M. It feels super lightweight, especially for how warm it is. The hood is comfortable over the top of a hat, and has a nice sort of brim to it. The fabric feels a little bit fragile, I definitely worried about my mouthy puppy, but so far so good! I've not worn it in any precipitation yet, but that was not my intended use for it anyway.

Warm, light, a little odd on the fit (long/large for size). I had a previous version of this jacket which I loved (unfortunately a rogue pen through the wash made it very weird-looking but I still wear it)--this newer version is longer and looser in the fit--I appreciated the trim fit of the previous version that hit right at the hip which I prefer for a jacket--this one hits awkwardly low on my hip, like it can't decide if it's a jacket or a parka (but I am short so this may not be an issue for other people). Still I like the color, the jacket is very warm and comfortable so I am making my peace with it not being quite as cute as I'd like--it is quite functional and seems typical of LLBean quality.

The jacket is warm, fits well and looks attractive. It is best when worn over layers on cold days.

This is a great jacket. I did buy it for skiing and it is very warm and comfortable in 5-20 degree weather. My only complaint is that it doesn't have great pockets for skiing. There is no small zip pocket on the sleeve to put your pass in and only one interior pocket with a zipper. The addition of an extra pocket or two and it would be perfect.

Nice jacket! Warm and lightweight. Arrived just in time for the frigid Wisconsin weather. My only suggestion for improvement is to add Velcro straps or snaps to the cuffs to ensure a snug fit. Oh, and a two way zipper would be fantastic!

Overall, this coat is terrific. I find it somewhat "boxy" in the front (shoulder to shoulder) though.

This jacket is so pretty and weighs almost nothing. It arrived yesterday. This morning I put it on over a heavy sweater and went out to sweep an inch of snow away from my garage doors. I froze! I was so disappointed but I think it will be good above 20 degrees. I will keep it...but just wanted you to know what to expect.

Super light and comfy. Very warm. Great arm length - sleeves tend to run short on me. I deducted a star because I've started noticing loose threads along the zipper and hem.

My Wife loves the coat, it was a Christmas present this year. Unfortunately we found an approximate 1" slice/cut inside the hood though. Packaging had no slices or cuts in it. I think she's going to try and fix it herself.

Great for outdoor activity in temperatures between 30 and 49 degrees with a couple of layers underneath. Love how light weight it is and love how much freedom of movement you have when wearing it. I wish the insulation behind the zipper was better. Improving that would make it much warmer and I would then give it 5 stars.

I love the coat. The hood doesn't sit right and it feels like it is attacking me when I'm driving. The coat is warm, lightweight and washable. I haven't tried washing it yet, but I'm excited I can.

The feathers do come out. It is warm. Mid December NYC warm. Wear a sweater under. Hopefully it's NYC mid February blizzard warm lol. Petite xl 1X

Sits at hips which is great. A little boxy through the torso.

Love the look and the comfort, but not as warm as I would like.

I have a question. I bought this jacket for winter. The pictures shows that it is puffy. When I received it, it was flat and VERY light. I think it is more for spring or fall. Not winter. Ok, will this jacket puff out as the cold hits it or what? I love the looks of this jacket but need something warm in the winter.

The jacket is great. My complaint refers to the comments about the packable ability . There is no way that this jacket can fit easily into the pocket. It would help if the video included directions on how to fold the jacket into the pocket.. Might be better to include a separate pouch , even if it cost a couple of dollars more, as an option.

I love this jacket. It is lightweight and incredibly warm. The ONLY drawback is that the cuffs are a little large so I have to tuck my gloves in.

I thought from the description that I had bought a solid winter hooded jacket. Sizing up was a good thing because I certainly need layers under it to keep me warm below 10 degree above zero. I could feel the cold right through the sleeves (maybe it's not really windproof?). Other than that, I really like the comfort, the hood and the features of the jacket. It's a keeper even though I must layer when the weather is cold.

The jacket is light surprisingly warm. Only improvement would be if it had a two way sipper so it could be more comfortable when sitting.

Beautiful jacket, it runs a little bit large...exchanging it for a xsmall size.

I love this jacket. It fits well, and is extremely warm. Best with a midweight layer for fit, but works well for warmth even with thinner long sleeve shirt underneath. It is great with the hood too. Not sure if this is supposed to happen but after a couple washes, down started coming out of the hood on my jacket through the seams. Now I have feathers after every wash stuck on other clothes and floating around the house. Expected better quality for this price point, but still like the jacket.

Well made and great protection from cold. Only suggestion is that you need an outside breast pocket for phone, or an inside breast pocket that fits a modern smart phone. Overall the jacket runs slightly small.