Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Waterproof Windbreaker Jacket

They allowed me to exchange this jacket. The back was leaking water. I love my new one. It has been upgraded nicely.

Wanted a light weight rain jacket that was compact to carry. My husband and I spend a lot of time on trails hiking, biking and geocaching. Pop up showers happen. Had a bulky rain jacket that was not convenient to take on trails. This jacket is just perfect - can fold it into the hood and put in the back pack. Have already used it several times. Had to get the larger size (normally wear L) to use over sweatshirts etc, in the cooler months. Would highly recommend.

I needed a windbreaker, as well as raincoat, and this jacket worked perfectly!

I really like the fabric of this raincoat, and that it's recycled. It's soft and lightweight, different from other raincoats. A drawcord for the hood and zippered pockets would have made this jacket really awesome, but it's very good as is. I ordered the gunmetal gray, but the coat sometimes looks like a blue color depending on the light. I would recommend this product.

This jacket is great value. It's well designed with an attached hood, outside pockets and one inside pocket. But for me the sign of a quality garment is in the details--this jacket has a good outside zipper that hasn't jammed yet and is easy to use. Same goes for the inside pocket. The jacket also has a loop for hanging on a hook that seems like it will last a while. It's not very warm but just enough for spring and summer weather and protection from the rain.

Once I figured out how to store it in the pocket it was easy Peezy. You can look it up on YouTube how to do this. Was skeptical that it wouldn't come out wrinkled but a quick shake out and you wouldn't know it was folded in the pocket. I bought the teal and love the color. Well worth the cost.

Perfect water proof,light weight and roomy

I love this jacket. Have not been heavily rained on yet, but that will happen - lots of wind and rain in my area off the coast annually. I can wear a thicker sweater under it, where I might usually have ordered a medium. It will be great for all seasons.

I usually dress in layers. So I was looking for a lightweight layer to shed rain. This fills the bill for me. I look forward to taking it with me when I start traveling again (post-pandemic).

Love the weight and the ability to stow into itself. Perfect for travel when weight and bulk are issues. Wish the outer pockets had zippers but there is a roomy interior zipper pocket which is nice.

Fits great. Solid zipper. Not caring for the Velcro on the pockets or over the zipper though.

all is great - except -..... I call these "backward pockets". Not as easy to access as straight in pockets. Not annoying enough to return jacket

This jacket was a great addition to my wardrobe on a trip to Ireland, where I was treated to wind, cold temperatures, and rain. I am 5'2" and weigh 108 pounds. I bought a Petite M so I could wear other coats under it. It took a little getting used to all the Velcrow that would at times grab when you did not want it too, but overall I was pleased with the coat's performance in both rain and wind protection. I would recommend this jacket to my friends.

Like it a lot but the velcro on the zipper are somewhat annoying.

A good wind breaker. Pluses: delightfully extreme lightness and packability, pleasant feeling fabric, effective hood that is tall enough for person with long neck & large head. Minuses: Close cut is great for one or two t-shirts but becomes snug if I add a medium weight sweater. Pockets are roomy with with their location under a flap they are well protected from rain but somewhat awkward to enter, especially with velcro closing. I'm happy I have the jacket though regret I need a second, larger windbreaker for more substantial layers.

I originally ordered this jacket in small based on reviews. However, I am exchanging it for my normal XS (5'3", 100 lbs). The small was very 'boxy', sleeves were long, and it felt very big on me. Although I have yet to wear this outside, I feel the material and length of the jacket should meet my needs. I wanted a 'lighter weight ' rain jacket. I usually use my cycling rain jacket, but my old Endura has worn out, and that style is no longer available.

This jacket is light weight and packable so it is very useful. It also does not seem to crease up. I wore it in light rain and did not get wet. It was not as heavy as I expected but it did keep me warm in low 60 degree weather. Not sure how warm it will be in the 40's but I plan to keep it as a rain jacket in the car. Liked the color and material. Definitely worth the money.

I have yet to use this in heavy rain, but it seems to be a good wind and rain barrier. It is light weight, and does not have a liner which works well in warmer weather. Thus suggest having a sweater or vest handy to supplement in those conditions. There does seem to be a flaw with the hood in that it does not cinch up to protect when facing against the wind. This was a surprise to discover.

Just bought it so haven't worn it yet in the rain/wind. The gun metal gray is really a nice blue. Weird, the picture doesn't show the LlBean on the front of jacket but mine has it embroidered. The pockets are weirdly placed but probably good to make it hard for pick pocketers. I'm usually a small or medium but bought the medium without trying on the small because it fit nicely over my hoodie. Don't be fooled by the pouch, it's an inside zipper "pocket" and if trying to stuff the jacket in it, it will be all wrinkled when you take it out (that is, if you can even get it in there because I couldn't). so enjoy it as an inside zipper pocket for your phone. I read people have complained about the sleeves too long and tight and my arms are short, and the sleeves seem fine to me. I find the mesh lining a plus too. If I remember and can get back to my review, I will say how it does in the rain. I dropped one star in my review for the fact that I can't put it in the "pouch" pocket

I am not happy with the fact that there is not Velcro at the wrists but am otherwise happy with the jacket.

Overall, it is a good lightweight windbreaker. It's easy to pack, the color (navy blue) is good and very dark, and it fits well. I wish the arms were a little longer or that it came in a tall size, but it works for what I need.

Just ok. I didn't feel it was worth the expense for the few times I would probably wear it so it was returned.

Good quality and fit. Would prefer just zippers and no velcro. Color is more bluish/navy than gray.

If you would be wearing this over a heavy sweater or sweatshirt you'd need to order up a size Otherwise it would be too snug Also the hood needs a snap or Velcro to hold it on when there's a stiff breeze Overall a decent lightweight jacket!

Other than pockets, it's perfect. Does have good inside pocket, but outer ones not so great for a phone, for instance.