Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Vista Camp Pants

Though these pants are comfortable and I like the look of them, they PILL TERRIBLY. Had I known that I would NOT have purchased them. I bought three pair of these pants (at regular price) for myself, a pair for my husband, and a pair for my son. Speaking forr those I purchased for myself, the quality is not what I would have expected from LLBean. I have, for several years, bought almost 100% of my clothing from LLBean but I will now be very careful about making further purchases. I never thought LLBean would go the way of many other clothing manufacturers and produce clothing that is less than excellent.

I am returning them. The first pair I bought 2 years ago was wonderful. The two pair I purchased in April 2020 was not. The stitching is coming undone, the material pills, and the the ankle ties let loose. . They are very comfortable though.

Love the fit of these pants but the quality is terrible especially for the price. I purchased these approximately one month ago. Wore the quit a bit the first couple of weeks. When I went to wash them I noticed that they were pilling in the crotch area. Was really disappointed because I know that it wont be much longer and I will have to throw them away.

They pill badly. The rigorous workout I put them thru is occasional lawn mowing and going to the grocery store. My shoulder bag rubs against my leg when I shop. My butt rubs against the car seat when I drive. And I hardly wear them! But it is enough to make them pill. I took some photos and was shocked at how bad they are. I also have 2 other styles of LLBean Outdoor pants which do not pill, so I know LLBean has the know-how to make a fabric that does not pill. Unfortunately these fit me the best. Too bad they are poorly made.

I bought 3 pairs of pants from L L Bean a year ago. Within a couple of months, they were all full or little fabric bumps - piling. I often washed them by hand (because i was traveling). I can think of no reason for this to happen. I did not return them, but I should have. :( Because I am a med-large woman - I usually buy a large. I had to buy mediums. That's fine. But they do run larger than similar products.

These pants looked great, and were very comfortable. However, I had to exchange a large petite for a medium to get the right fit-as they run a little large. Then I took them on a trip and really enjoyed the light weight material and side zipper pockets. However with about 8 days wear and two washings on delicate cycle, the pants pilled in several places on one kneeand it was very noticeable. So, I will not buy any more of these pants.

I bought these pants for travel abroad as they are comfortable for wearing all day. I love the way these pants fit so amazing I bought another 2 pairs After a few times of wear just walking around town, they started to pill around where my jacket comes in contact with the pants. I'm returning the worse pair in hopes of a refund or replacement. I really want to love these pants.

This product needs revaluation as to length and size....way too long and baggie. I regularly order a Large in other products and they sometimes need hemming but 2 of me could have fit in this pant and I'm not skinny. Just unsatisfactory.

I consistently purchase a size 4 in LLB clothing. However, the size 4 in these pants is HUGE. Yet the size 4 shorts in the same order fit perfectly. Dear LLB, PLEASE take the steps needed to make your sizing more consistent!! I am tired of having to pay for returns due to sizes that have no standard measures. Have you not ever heard of quality control?!

I bought two pairs of these pants and was so happy when I tried them on, the fit is perfect and they were so comfortable. But sadly I found that the seam over the thigh is not stretchy and digs into my leg when I take a big step or sit down and the stitches snap. They look terrible after one wear because of all the snapped threads and I am afraid they will soon have holes as this unnecessary seam around the thigh falls apart. I returned them. Hopefully they can be re-designed to be like the wonderful cropped version that doesn't have this seam.

I do a fair amount of garden/yard work. I bought these pants because my jeans are uncomfortable to work in when it is hot. When I put these on they felt light and comfortable. They were a bit large on me but that is because I am not "true to size" and I ordered the larger of the two sizes I am between. The pants don't seem to "breathe". After I had worked for a while and had started sweating, the pants clung to me in a very uncomfortable way. The waist was uncomfortable and when I took them off, it was somewhat still and misshapen. The pants may be fine for just walking, maybe even in hot weather. I probably bought them for an inappropriate use.

I have the green color and always washed and dried according to instructions. A strange puckering of the fabric below the knees happened almost instantly but I put up with because I absolutely love the style, fit, and lightweight feel of these pants. However, I pulled them out this spring, and was astonished at the amount of pilling that has occurred. I was too embarrassed to wear them! I have missed the return window so will try to use a fabric shaver to salvage them. So disappointing for such a great fitting pant to have such poor quality fabric!

Pants were way too big, material so very thin, ties at ankles-was expecting elastic or cuff. Quality was so poor. Appearance below par. Sent them back the same day I received them. Have never been so disappointed by a product from LLBean. I recommend you don`t buy them.

I purchased these pants in the green color this past spring. I have to wear green bottoms for my job as a fee collector at a state park and these pants seemed practical for sitting in a tollbooth on warm, summer days. The material is very lightweight, stretchy and they have a very comfortable waistband. I really liked the pants until they badly pilled after just a couple of washings...all over too, not just in areas like the inner thighs where you'd expect some pilling. The material below the knees also got these crepe paper looking lines in it. After just a few wearings and washings, they looked awful and I felt unprofessional at work, so I used a fabric shaver to remove the pills. They pilled once again after a few more wears. I have fabric shaved these pants so many times over the past few months that the fabric has become so thin and the pants just look raggedy. I'm very disappointed in the quality of the material. I had expected to get a number of years from these pants, not a few months.

These pants have seams below the front pockets that are very uncomfortable. I don't know why these seams were placed as they are. I wanted to like these pants, but I had to send them back.

I am now on the 3rd pair of this style of pants from L.L. Bean. I have returned 2 other pairs and within 6 months each pair is destroyed. I was hopeful but they have yet to fix the material from pilling. It does not seem they have remedy the problem with this material. I will attach pictures. I would suggest getting different pair of pants. I am a size Large in these pants and I have purchased similar style from Lululemon and no issues at all.

I've had these for less than 2 months now and the fabric does not hold up well at all. Even with cold wash and hang to dry there is significant piling and sort of puckering of the fabric. Very disappointing because the style is good.

These pants fit well and I like the style. However the fabric is terrible. I placed the order March 31st. They have pilled all over and look years old instead of months. Disappointing

I don't know if it was the style or the fabric, but the fit was awful. Looked like I was wearing a sack. Also the tie at the ankle had nothing to secure it with. Was I supposed to knot it each time? Anyway, I sent them back.

I bought these pants in both black and green. I loved the fit and the soft feel of the fabric. Unfortunately, after just several wearings and washings (cold water, line dried), the fabric began to pill. I was so disappointed because I had big travel plans for these pants! Hopefully, LL B will improve the fabric quality because pilling makes a garment look rather cheap. I returned them.

The minute I saw these pants in the catalog I order a pair. I fell in love with them as they fit perfectly. I immediately ordered three more pants in different colors; however, by the time they arrived, the pair I had wore (nearly everyday) were visibully full of fabric balls and snags on the thighs. Once the order arrived, I tried wearing another pair of the same pants , and the same damage happened. I returned all the pants and now caution my friends not to order the Vista Camps pants.