Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Vista Camp Pants

I am enjoying these pants. They have a silky loose feeling and are comfortable both lounging around the house and for taking extended walks. A minor drawback is that the string around the waist is made of some kind of stretchy material not suitable for tying. The pockets can accommodate an iPhone, but it's a tight uncomfortable fit. On the whole, though, it was a worthwhile purchase.

These pants are practically perfect. They are very comfortable and great for traveling but the pockets need to be bigger. My iphone doesn't fit.

I really like these camp pants for walking in the morning. They have the pockets I need for keys, phone, etc. The jury is still out on the drawstring at the bottom. Don't mind it for walking, but not sure I like the blousy look for attending athletic events. I'd like some winter pants with the wonderful, comfortable Vista waist band. Not sure what I'm going to do in cold weather now that I'm spoiled with the lighter weight Vistas.

Pants quality good, comfortable for travel. Would like more color selection.

These pants are very comfortable and wash well. The medium size ran large for me (5'3", 125#)

Fit and style are perfect, but the fabric leaves room for improvement. I have worn three pairs of these pants for more than a year and the material has pilled in the area between my thighs. There must be a better fabric. I'd also like to see this same style in a fall/winter fabric.

Amazingly comfortable pants that are also cute! I just wish the tall size was a little longer maybe another inch, and I'd get them in the other colors. Love them!

Very nice pants, comfortable 4 star because of defective stitching, sent back for an exchange

Product is perfect for warm weather. Material creases easily if left in the dryer. Best to take them out of the dryer when damp.

I love the texture and feel of these pants. I only wish the side pockets were larger and not zippered. The cargo pockets on the legs have the room but when I sit down items often slide out due to the silky fabric and only one button flap closure. That's where the zippers would be handy.

Nice light weight pants. Pockets are too small to hold most phones. I need pants that fit at the waist and these do.

I love the design and comfort of these pants. I appreciate that they now come in petite sizes. My only suggestion for improving them is to use a slightly heavier fabric so they hold up better after being washed and the fabric does not ball.

I love these pants for summer when you can't or don't want to wear shorts. I wear them to the horse farm every day in the summer. They are light and cool and dry very quickly. The pockets are another reason I love these pants. Two pockets on the legs with a button closure, two on the side that zip for security and two in the back. The only reason I gave these pants a 4 is because they do pill a little and if the leg pockets were a little longer a cell phone would fit in there where it would be easier to reach than the side pocket.

I love everything about these pants, except that the fabric pills badly.

Fit great. Very comfortable. Fabric a little lighter than I thought

After just a few seatings, some fabric seems to be pilling or snagging. Will keep them anyway, because they fit well and are very comfortable.

I love these pants and just ordered more. They are comfortable and I think look nice. Being 5'1" I am extremely happy that they come in petite sizes. I have just ordered them with the fleece Lining in addition to the unlined. One critical recommendation: if you buy these pants you will absolutely need the Conair fabric pill remover as these pants become covered in pilling fabric after a few wearings. Pills, also known in some areas as a bobble, fuzzball, or lint ball, is a small ball of fibers that forms on a piece of cloth. The Conair easily removes all the fabric pills in no time. This is the reason the pants have a 4 star instead of five star rating.

Loved the Raisin and Navy in these pants. Then I bought Toasted Almond. I do not like the color, it's more of a mud color, or taupe, not what I would call almond. But the pants fit great and are extremely well made. And comfortable.

I have 8 pair of these in assorted colors, but every single pair has pilled to the point I cannot wear them out of the house. Any other complaints like this?

These pants are cute, functional, and oh so comfy! I have the straight legged ones too but they aren't as flattering on my short body. I took off a star because they pill like crazy. I could have sent them back but just kept them. Beware of that. Otherwise they're great.

Length is longer than I envisioned from the catalog photo. I'd say about 4 inches.

Very happy with these pants. They stay cool and dry in hot, muggy weather. Elastic waist is very comfortable. Pockets are a handy touch. Would appreciate a toggle to hold the ankle drawstring, but I have to admit the string does stay out for the most part, so it's not a deal breaker not to have a toggle.

I haven't worn a great deal yet, but out for a few informal settings and they are super comfortable and I've received positive comments. Only thing I'd improve upon is pockets that fit iphone12. They are a bit short for my phone. Otherwise super comfy, will be great for traveling and walking on cooler days and going right into restaurants.

I'm giving these 4 stars because of the fit. The fit is perfect and they are very flattering on my tall, pear-shaped figure. I also love the light weight, SPF, and quick-dry qualities of the fabric. Two quality problems with these pants (first one is a BIG one): 1) the stitching at the knee seam is loose after ONE wear. I have had 3 pairs of these pants over the years, and two of the three have had this loose-stitching issue. Big QC problem. I would buy these in every color but I don't want to deal with defective pants, especially at this price point and from a brand known for quality. 2) they cling. I don't know what the deal is, but static electricity loves these pants. I would also suggest an improvement: if the thigh pockets could hold a smart phone, that would make a big difference. I can fit mine in the pocket, but not button the pocket. My iPhone peeks out just enough to prevent buttoning. I can fit my phone in the side zippered pocket, but I hate carrying my phone there. It looks terrible and hangs heavy on my hip. I would exchange the pair with the bad seam, but due to current inventory issues, they won't be in stock for another month, and I'm not confident they'll be in even then. I intend on contacting customer service to work out a solution.

This is a really nice pant for hot weather. They fit true to size. I wear a petite and the length was perfect for my frame. There's a bit of stretch for comfort too. The pockets are handy. They wash and wear well. The only complaint I have is that when the pockets are loaded, they want to slip down. I wish the elastic waistband was improved to eliminate this issue. I could not wear these pants if they didn't have the drawstring. A wider and stronger waistband would improve these pants for me. Love the colors and have 3 pairs. They're all I wear in the California heat. Almost perfect. I have not had the issue with pulls as reported by other reviewers. I would recommend.