Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Waterproof Windbreaker Jacket

I got the teal color which goes with many things. The length is great so it covers more. I like the weight of it-repels rain and I got an XL because living in California I want to be able to layer as needed and not feel too snug-I like my outerwear a little roomy. Ican easily fit a tshirt and flannel shirt and hoodie under it if needed. Plus it is light enough to have along if the need for a windbreaker arises. The two minor negatives are inside pocket should be reinforced-it really "droops" with cell phone in there and the velcro tabs along the zipper make it hard to quickly zip.

I really wanted this to work! The jacket was very nice (I ordered in a size small) but the hood hung down into my face and over my eyes. There was no way to keep it up higher.

Walked my dogs in it for the first time, fairly light but steady rain for about 45 minutes and seemed pretty good. Pulled it out 4 hours later and the inside of the coat was damp and clammy, decided to wear my old coat

Excellent for wind and rain protection. Packs down small. Upper arms are tight

Does not breath. Good for colder weather with layer under. Water repel good.

First, know that it runs small. Normally, LLBean takes layers into account when sizing outerwear, but since this is three-season, it isn't sized to have layers underneath. So, order one size up unless you plan to wear it only in warm weather. I normally love the slightly tapered Bean jackets, but it just doesn't work for me on this one, again, unless I were to choose one season and size accordingly. My son has the same jacket in men's and for years has worn it three seasons of the year. Because the men's fit is boxy it works over any clothing, genuinely looks great, and works well in all seasons.

Like the jacket for rain and wind, however it doesn't not pack into pocket as stared in description. Also pockets are difficult to use because of the way they close. Just not quite the quality I expected from LLBEAN.

I was suspicious about the waterproof claims of this jacket, so, before I took the tags off I let water pool on the sleeve and it repelled! Then I went for a hike in the rain and it didn't repel. I think it is a wonderful windbreaker (hence the three stars otherwise would have been less) but saying that it is waterproof is a huge understatement and misleading. I do feel very stylish in it.

I will be using on an upcoming trip. The arms were very long in petite. Had to have them altered. I've had coats in regular size with shorter arms. A bit disappointing.

Gunmetal gray is a nice change, and very pretty. However, the Velcro is a turnoff for me. It picks up everything but men & money. I didn't realize or read carefully that snaps were replaced with the annoying Velcro. Back it goes! If Velcro is acceptable for you, I would certainly recommend this jacket.

Liked the coat but it is to small . Large petite. Sent back.

This jacket is probably adequate for my travel needs, lightweight and packable, however I was disappointed in that it is not the same quality as a previous one I had for many years. The hood has no way to adjust or tighten and the fabric seems cheap. Have not yet worn in heavy rain so can't say about the waterproofing.

This is a great jacket, but the gunmetal grey is just not what the LL Bean gunmetal grey has been in the past. It looks more like a navy/black. Other purchases of LL Bean jackets with this color name were true to color.

For reference, I work with horses and am often out in the rain for a long period of time. No other rain coat has ever worked for me. This was probably the most waterproof jacket I've tried in a while - but that doesn't mean it is completely water proof. After about 2 hours in the pouring rain, my shirt and bra were wet, but I wasn't soaked underneath which is a plus. I will be keeping this one and possibly treating it with some additional waterproofing. If you were wearing this and just going from your car to inside, you would be perfectly dry. I'd recommend this to anyone, but I would definitely layer with it if you'll be out in the pouring rain for a while. Fit - very comfortable. There's a nice mesh on the inside and the sleeves are elastic so water doesn't sneak in that way.

This seems like a great jacket, but my normal size medium wouldn't fit over my hips. I have never had problems with LL Bean jackets or shirts before, but this jacket was very much too tight. C'mon, LL Bean, women have hips! This jacket is being returned and I'm not reordering because I'm not confident a larger size will fit any better.

I bought this for an interior tour of Alaska. It does keep you completely dry but the Velcro closure which seems like a good idea turns out to be a very annoying feature. If you have it unzipped the Velcro sticks to everything.

nice but runs small. I hoped to layer, but a bit too tight for that.

I bought this windbreaker in a 2x which usually allows me plenty of room. It was very snug so I returned it and ordered a 3x. It wasn't much bigger. I was disappointed because I really liked the quality, design and fabric of this windbreaker.

Jacket looked great,liked the fabric & the grey color but bad fit for me. Too big on top & too snug across the stomach & hips. Sadly returned it.

Nice looking and appears waterproof but sleeves are much too long in the petite size.

The description says "best with midweight layer." Petite medium is my normal size. It fit ok with a long sleeve tee but was not roomy in the shoulders and was too fitted with lightweight fleece over the tee. Gunmetal gray was darker than I thought but very neutral. Sent it back because it was not that flattering, a little too small for layering, and I disliked the velcro in the front and at the pockets. Another star lost for the LL Bean logo on the chest. I am ordering less from LLB because of the prominent logos on your new items.

Ordered size M based on other LLBean clothes I have and had to exchange for Large to be able to layer a sweater under it. Description had said there was room to layer. Having worn the size L. not more than half dozen times, the netting around the front pocket is torn away from jacket material. Disappointed with the quality and the fit.

It's a bit snug. I like the color but disappointed regarding the fit. I will keep the jacket but I can't wear a heavy sweater underneath. I purchased a windbreaker and had it for years and the fit was great and I was hoping for the same result.

Nice coat, but the sizing chart was wrong and the jacket ran small. I was charged postage for returning it and there were no more in my real size when I tried to reorder. Found a similar coat on a different site that was much cheaper. It cost me $6+ in return postage and I walked away empty handed. Not a great experience.

Petite sleeves are too long and wrist elastic too loose. Because I liked the design and teal color I had the sleeves shortened and elastic tightened. I also would have appreciated a two way zipper even if it bumped up the price.