Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Anorak

Lightweight, comfortable and packable for traveling. I wish it was waterproof rather than water resistant. I returned the tall for a regular large. The tall was too long even though I'm 6'2"'.

I ordered this to replace a Bean anorak I got many years ago which finally met its demise on a barb-wire fence. Somewhat sadly, the old type is no longer available. This one isn't the tightly woven nylon of the old style; it's nylon, and it's tightly woven, but the fabric surface seems brushed rather than smooth. It seems to block the wind just as well (the reason I got it), and it is quieter in the brush than the old style. Those are the best points, but I took off one star for a couple of reasons. First, the sizing seems off. By the chart, I should wear a "Medium"; I fell right in the middle of that range. But the medium was way too small. Bean graciously exchanged it for the "Large" I now have, which fits. But though it fits, the "slightly fitted" character makes it more difficult to put on than the old style and precludes layering over anything heavier than a T-shirt.

This is a great windbreaker. I use it on my motorcycle on cool mornings to keep the wind off and its good for that. I did wear it in the rain and I started getting wet after about 5-10 minutes in average rain. You can wear it in a misty rain ok and it will repel some water but not more than that.

I got an extra size ( normally L, got XL) up to allow room for fleece layers. The anorak was "just right" alone,snug with a 200 weight polartec pullover below. It would get 5 stars otherwise. The first wearing was in 40F drizzle on a morning hike. I was dry and comfy, but still snug, during the outing. The hood covered well and provided coverage when facing the rain. Not waterproof, but VERY resistant. This is my second LLB anorak in 15 years. I expect #2 to last a while!

Nice jacket, sleeves were a bit short for a 2X but otherwise happy with the jacket. Very packable and convenient for carry on luggage

Happy to see the return of the Anorak! Been a faithful fan wearing since the late 1970's. Thinner fabric will work for summer... wish it was not a slim cut to allow seasonal layering. Please bring back more colors and woman's sizing.

If only the sizing stayed the same. Have an older version of this and can wear a large upgraded to Xl and not a good fit will be exchanging.

I love the jacket, but the wrist cuffs are fragile. I've worn this a total of 5 times and the cuff is stretched out. Make it better lol

Bought to replace my Superdry anorak that I bought in the U.K. Unlike the Superdry anorak this "coat" has no quilted lining. The cuffs on the sleeves are uncomfortable and the hood is pathetically oversized - I'm a big guy but cannot imagine the monster whose head would fit the hood. The drawstrings used to tighten the hood are equally pathetic. On a positive note it was good to see that Bean has tall sizes. I am sure the shell fabric will work well in a strong wind, provided you wear something substantial underneath. In conclusion, I am a bit disappointed by the quality. I would not wear this anorak to a football game otherwise you'd freeze to death.

The jacket is great. The hood is way too big. Needs a strap / drawcord to make the hood adjustable.

I recently wore it to an outdoor concert. The rain repelled for about two hours, then it failed. I was drenched.

I've had this for a few years now. It is definitely more of a stylish piece than a functional piece: it is lightweight and comfy but not really warm and more of a breeze breaker than a wind breaker... I am not sure where they get off calling it "water resistant" though.

This anorak looks nice and fits great. Like it in nautical navy. It has a hood and kangaroo pouch. My only complaint is the drawstrings on the hood are cheap and flimsy, too thin & the strings on the bottom of it that tighten the anorak to your waist are also very cheap & flimsy. I'm surprised at LL Bean. They usually make everything of good quality.

This is the smallest 2xxl that I have ever purchased

It's an OK-looking pullover, but it's not made of flexible or breathable material. It seems to me that it is made of older technology.

The jacket would be perfect if it zipped all the way down, and if the pockets had zippers.

Fits, tightmy fault? Didn't go for the lined real deal. I do like it, tho, and around here in mid state Maine we've had to use it as a layer and mist rain. It's what I wanted and my d-i-law got it for me.

Normally wear XL shirts from LL Bean this is small for your normal XL.

Purchased the L.L. Bean Mountain Classic Anorak in Large size (my usual size for outerwear.) Nice material and style, but it was way too snug of a fit that I cannot get it down past my chest. I've put on about 8 lbs since Christmas, but all my other Large outerwear fit fine. I do not remember seeing an indication it was a tapered or slim fit garment. Will be returning to Zappos.

Purchased 3 separate XLT items this year from the bean and one was too big, one was too small, and one fit correctly. This item was unfortunately too small which is odd because a rain jacket should have some room to wear with a hoodie or something else but it was very tight.

Looks cool but the material has no stretch to it at all. It get a little bound up of you try to wear anything under it. I realize it's a windbreaker but it has almost no insulating/warming property at all. I like it but I don't love it like my other bean items.

Much thinner than I anticipated, very lightweight and runs small. Nice colors

Cut/sizing a little off. Size L a little short in boy and sleeve for 6' 160lb male. Size L tall better fit in body and sleeve but kangaroo pocket now too low. Overall fit is slightly fitted rather than typically loose in true anorak style. Layering anything other than a thin vest will be a problem.

It wasn't that long ago that XL-tall was my size (I'm athletic tall, not fat tall). But then companies outsourced and allowed their suppliers to use less material. I bought an XXL-tall, but it fits almost like a L-tall from not that many years back. The material is great, the workmanship is robust, but potential buyers should buy at least one size larger than they think they need.

This looks like a mid weight or heavier product than it is. It is a basic lightweight nylon shell windbreaker. Returning it as I thought, as it looked like heavier almost canvas type material, it would be a decent stand alone jacket.