Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Primaloft Packaway Hooded Jacket

Love the style and torso fit of jacket. Very disappointed that sleeves are very long for a petite. I tried on my petite large LLBean jacket from last year and those sleeves were perfect length. It had been made in Thailand also. What happened????

I purchased this jacket due to all the positive reviews. The first one that arrived had a defective zipper, but the cut of the jacket was great; plenty of room in the body for a sweater and room to spare in the hip area. Received the replacement today (10-22). The zipper works fine; the body/hip area is cut very snug and no way would I have room for a sweater. Disappointed in the quality of this item as I normally do not have issue with LLBean clothing as their Petites run true to size. Have to return.

Not Bean quality. Too light in weight. Quilting does nothing to help the design.

I got this coat as a gift for Christmas. It is not warm enough. I wore it when it was 18 degrees and when it was 42 degrees. Both times I was too cold on a 25 minute walk. I am also disappointed that the coat is made in Thailand. I always thought LL Bean items were made in the USA.

I packed this jacket for Iceland trip in summer. It did not keep me warm even when temp was in low 50s and 60s. The jacket is true to size though.

We went yesterday for a one day trip, it was nice and sunny day, no wind, temps 40-45 F. and the coat was not warm enough, I was so cold, even with the layers I had on me. This coat has a good fit, very light, but I am going to return it, I need a better coat for the fall, and it is my first experience with LLBean coats, I will looking for another brand, most likely.

I love the color, the style, and the idea of this jacket, but it did not live up to expectations. It's not nearly as warm as claimed, and the outer shell is way too thin. It tears very easily, I had a small dog jump up to greet me and ripped right through the outer shell. Already has holes in the pockets from using them. For the price, it's an expensive one season jacket, even if you don't mind sewing it up a few times over a few months of use.

It was a case of skewed expectations. It was lovely, but only suitable for indoor wear in the dead of winter. At $150-170, I expected a winter coat. I bought a polar parka the next week and returned the lovely jacket.

While I really like the jacket, and it has become my go-to jacket when hiking, so I don't need many layers, I'm not a big fan of such a long length. I'd prefer it hit below the waist, at the top of the hips rather than below the hips.

Why oh why did llbean redesign this great jacket? The updated insulation could have been added to the previous design and been great. This design is way too long. It would be great for a tall woman but at 5'8" it was too long on me to be useful for hiking. Hopefully llbean will change the design back but in the meantime, I won't be wearing this. The green is not as pretty as it shows online. It is lighter and more blue green.