Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Anorak

The problem with this anorak design is that the "kangaroo" pocket is placed so low on the garment that it lines up with the pelvic area. So, for a male, walking with anything actually in the pocket becomes pretty uncomfortable, or at least distracting, as the contents bounce around on the front of the hip area. And woe betide you if you're carrying anything solid in there like a cellphone or a pocket knife. Now, the traditional anorak (in my experience) has the cargo pocket placed in the chest-stomach area, which is much more useful and comfortable, at least for men. Otherwise, the garment is perfectly satisfactory. In fact, it is the only windbreaker I could find that had NO plastic coating on the material, and was therefore fully breathable, which is what I wanted.

I have ordered the women's version of this coat several times over the years and they have been very water resistance. I ordered the men's version last year for my husband and he got totally soaked wearing it. We are returning it.

Initially ordered Large tall since that size is identical to all other outdoor clothing I own. Considering it was meant to fit OVER clothing in a layering strategy it was way too small. Had to return at MY Expense! Exchanged for XL Tall. Same issue! Totally dissatisfied!! This item violates typical LL Bean reputation!!

This jacket runs larger than they say. When I sent it back for a medium I was charged $22.50... thought it would be $6. Other than that it is a great jacket and I love it. Just get a size smaller than you usually wear as it isn't slim fitting.

I really wanted this jacket. It was back ordered so I waited over a month to receive it. It was a new item so there weren't any reviews to go off of but they run LARGE. I'm 6'2 170 and usually run large in everything but I was a size smaller (M) in this jacket. So missed opportunity. And now I have to pay 6.50 to return and to exchange its backordered for 3/4 months now... so obviously not the best experience. The second star was only because of the potential and the color scheme was perfect.

I'm 6'2" and 215 lbs. I purchased XXL TALL in this anorak because it's notorious for having a poor fit. Guess what? The sleeve measures 22" from armpit to cuff. That's like a men's regular large. So this piece is sized down, three sizes, as an outer layer. It also lacks any flap behind the zipper, so the wind can blow through, and the cold zipper slider will be against your skin. I normally wear size Large in technical midlayers, yet this outer layer, sized up three sizes to XXL tall, still rises up above my waist if I raise my arms, and the sleeve rides up my forearm. So both the length of the sleeve and construction of the shoulder seems are for standing still, hands at your sides. Like a mannequin. To summarize, this is not an actual outdoor garment. It's the premise of a garment. It's for looking like the guy in the picture, not for wearing outdoors. That tells me a lot about who Bean thinks their customers are.

Sent it back didn't fit too small. I've one 20 years old bought larger size this time yet new one was smaller than old

LL Bean's inability to keep products stocked is unacceptable. Your buying process should be reviewed and altered. Products throughout the year are constantly unavailable or come with egregious wait times. If you intend to increase your marketing, then you should in-turn increase your purchasing. Shutting out loyal customers from items due to poor planning is an awful business strategy.

As usual, the 3XLT is tight in the shoulders. Last try with jackets from LL Bean. This item has been returned.

If you're looking for something even remotely water resistant, this is NOT it. Liquid immediately soaks into the fabric, rather than beading up and rolling off. Barely wind resistant, too. The leather pull tabs seem artificial based on the sheen/plastic-like feel, though can't confirm. After one gentle washing the fabric started pilling. Profoundly unimpressed with this garment and I didn't even personally buy it, was given it through work with an embroidered patch/logo (which has begun to come partially undone on the front side.) Cannot believe LL Bean is selling this for $60. Could buy any lesser name brand and get a more functional, affordable product with likely a greater lifespan, too.

I did not order a small S, no way does it fit. Ordered a new one in xl but not delivered to me. I ordered it day after Christmas. Not here yet or any tracking info. Please ship correct size to me ASAP

I bought this Men's XXL TALL for my football player husband, and it barely fits my 5'4' size 18 daughter. Very Short, Very tight!! Not what I expected from LL bean! Ordered a XXXL tall to see if the fit is any more generous.

First time wearing this and I was extremely disappointed with the 'water resistance'. While I understand its not meant as a rain jacket, even a drizzle was breaking through the shell. Great look as an outershell, but DO NOT expect to use in any type of rainy environment. Besides that, fits well and is true to images.

I loved it when I first received it, It fit perfectly. I washed it in cold water and hung it up to dry and the sleeve length shrunk.

I was expecting a full on, somewhat full body jacket. This is not what I was needing. It looks like a jacket but the material and thickness is extremely thin.

I bought this last year and have had few occasions to wear it. I wore it the first time and each time there after it leaked after minimal drizzle. I walk a dog and today in the last 10 minutes of the walk. It rained a bit in my arms, back and head got wet within less than 10 minutes. It is lightweight and not hot in rain in summer, but it is useless to repel rain. Or really even sprinkles.

It's too tight ..love the length but shoulda gotten a 3 xl

Doesn't fit true to the size... And the colors looked off from what I saw online they don't look the same

This is the size I have used for years, and it was too small in every way. I should add that my own dimensions haven't changed.

Please bring back the original anorak. This version is very thin and runs small (at least 2 sizes). Not Bean quality, in my opinion. It was returned

I hoped to replace my aging Kelty that is nearly identical in style. My genuine and classic Kelty (XL) is roomy as an outer layer must be. Sadly the designer who made this "slightly fitted" not-classic knockoff does not understand layering. Unlike my Kelty, this anorak, even when a full size larger (XXL), does not fit over normal winter layers (pile and down sweater). I continue to use the old Kelty that was designed by outdoors people for outdoors people. The trend at Bean's seems to be to design for urban fashion not outdoor function.

I returned my order because the stomach area pocket/pouch was was crooked (manufacturing defect). Was not the quality I expected from LLBean.

Decent enough design, sleeve cuffs a little on the cheap side but the basic design was exactly what I wanted. That said, the anorak was WAY TOO SMALL. I have worn XXL Tall outerwear from LL Bean for years. Even considering the tailored fit, it still needs to fit across my shoulders and this doesn't. Probably no better than a Large in the LL Bean classic sizing. I'll need to look to another company.

I bought this for my son to use on a trip, and I used the online chat feature specifically to ask about the chest measurements to figure out which size to get so he could layer it over a fleece. The customer service rep insisted that the medium would be plenty big based on his size and layering needs, which we talked about in detail. It wasn't! Not even close. With a fleece underneath, the size medium anorak was super restricting, even on a really lean body. It was also quite short, especially in the back for some reason, so I guess a medium height person should buy a Tall. We didn't have time to exchange it before the trip, unfortunately, but it will be returned. This is otherwise a really nice item, but LL Bean needs to seriously adjust the sizing description of it.

I loved the look of this anorak as soon as I saw it. I ended up driving back to LLBean just to buy this jacket after buying some rain boots earlier in the day. When I tried to wear it, it just felt so flimsy and weak I knew it wouldn't last at all so I took it back the next day. The strings are super thin, the elastic waist sinch wouldn't last a season and the "leather" hood pulls were awful material. Glad its out of my closet.