Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Pathfinder GORE-TEX® Jacket

It rained, and rained, and rained some more. Worst vacation ever. However, I had just purchased the what I believe is the best rain jacket ever. Stayed dry and comfortable through hiking and dashing through downpours. I love this jacket. Lightweight, breathable. Fits stylishly without being tight. Going to hike Ireland this fall.I think this jacket is my new best friend!

Love this beautiful Gortex shell - bullet proof, light weight, love the spruce / dark pine colors. XL so I can layer underneath, slightly fitted. Will have this one for years ! Have been looking a long time for this jacket so happy !

Used on my trip to Alaska, came in handy every day.

Great jacket overall. Kept me dry and was comfortable. I was able to wear multiple layers underneath, but if you have wider hips, it could get tight around that area. The hood was adjustable and i was able to get a perfect fit.

I love all the zippered pockets. The length is nice. I'm 5'4" 140, I got the medium. Sleeves are a touch long but I like the Velcro adjustments. The hood stays in place and you get good neck coverage. Only complaints is I wish the front zipper had a placket to hide the zipper and when wearing the hood down the sides are high on the neck, the don't lay down flat when the hood is not in use. It's a sporty and utilitarian type of jacket. I got it in the two tone blue green color and it looks even better in person.

This was a gift for my Mother. Great quality and fits her nicely. She loves it.

My husband and I both bought one of these jackets for a trip to Alaska. They were worth every penny we paid! It rained almost every day of our trip. We stayed warm and dry during whale watching, jet boating around glaciers, and hiking. there was plenty of room for our fleece jacket and the sleeves covered us all the way down our arms. Not only did these jackets keep us dry, they looked stylish, and with multiple pockets I could carry my wallet, my glasses, and my phone while ditching my purse. We didn't use any umbrellas or plastic cover up ponchos that many people around us needed. We had numerous comments and compliments on the jacket from people who were less fortunate. Plus, living in Minnesota, this coat will work great for 3 season wear for years to come!

This is a very nice jacket. It's a good fit and I really like the color. It's light and very well made. I haven't worn it out in a storm yet, but I'm sure it will perform as advertised and I'll be able to wear it in most seasons with a fleece or sweater. I'm happy I bought it.

Just what I needed for traveling. Plus the zip out lining is removed for life in Florida and it can go back in when I visit up north. Great selection of colors, too!

I'm finally happy to have a rain coat that stays dry, looks flattering, and feels comfortable to wear. I put this jacket to the test when i went to a concert where it rained all night. I discovered part way through the show that there is a cord on the hood so that the hood fits snug around your head and doesn't flop around and let rain in. This is a nice feature. I love the color (teal). The pockets are zip and in the right spots along with some zip ventilation. It runs big. I would normally wear a size medium shirt and small jacket, but this is an extra small and still plenty of room for layers if worn in cooler temps. It is pricey due to the gortex but I used some bean bucks to help purchase it which made it feel like a great purchase all around. I'm hoping this will last me more years than all the rain coats i have ever owned before!

I bought this rain jacket to replace another Gor-Tex one that was 10 years old. I took it to Alaska and wore it hiking and bush whacking. It poured nonstop one of the days we were there and I was dry. It was also great in the mist and light rain. I didn't find it too hot like some jackets are when hiking. I would recommend this coat for anyone who wants to stay dry in soaking rain storms.

After years of being wet and cold on the sidelines I caved and now regret not doing it sooner. This jacket is great!

The BEST hands down for fishing, hiking, any outdoor activity that you want to stay dry doing. This is actually my second one as I wanted one in the next size up so I could wear heavier items underneath when the weather turns colder.

After trying on many raincoats in various styles, this one had everything that I wanted. It was very well fitting, lightweight, different color, lots of pockets, adjustable sleeve width, and lastly, the best feature, a hood that fit (and also adjusted) perfectly, better than any hoods that I have ever experienced.

My previous jacket lasted 25 or 30 years. I purchased a new one as the old jacket didn't seem to shed water anymore like it did before. Pricey but divide by year's used it is very reasonable!

Perfect fit. Easy movement. Plenty of extras. Nice tail and hood.

Help was wonderful and I'm enjoying my rain j jacket, very appropriate for my trip to Ireland.

I bought this jacket for walking daily and walking my dog. It keeps me dry in rain, serious winds and cold temps. The sleeves are a little long but with Velcro on the wrists this is not a problem. The fit leaves room for layers I bought an Women's XL the longer tail is nice the pockets are great inside pocket and great hood that can be tighten the hood has a wire in the brim flap to give the hood on better. My other coat that was cheaper and lasted 12+ years was not wearing out but , the inside of the coat way disintegrating and pealing off. So, I went with a more expensive coat and stronger inside material. We will see how it holds up over time. I love this coat 5 stars

Hand down the best rain coat I've ever owned! Whether I'm hiking the trails or running errands, this IS the best rain coat.

Great shell, love the armpit zips! They helped keep me from getting too hot on my xc ski trip.

I bought this for my daughter in college. She says it is perfect to wear around campus. It keeps her dry and is not too bulky. She loves bed this jacket.

I love it! Finally found a jacket with some heft to it, not heavy but not the fly-away weight that some "shells" are that feel like nothing. And the fit is slightly fitted, which gives it more shape, so while the Large that I ordered so I'd have more room for a vest, etc. underneath is more roomy, it still has some shape!

It's a beautiful color and fits perfectly. There's enough room to layer underneath it, but it still looks fitted. I stayed dry in wet snow.

I would have liked it alittle longer. Good fit! Love all the secure pockets!

Bought this jacket for a hike in Scotland- was perfect! Highly recommend- pockets perfect - hood brim was great - overall great quality!