Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Katahdin Insulated Pullover

Love the color and the style. I hope to use it for hiking / golf next season so I haven't used it yet. It's almost a little tight thru the shoulders but I am confident it'll be fine.

Nice coat!! I live in central NY, I needed a pre and post real cold winter coat and this is perfect! It has a small zippered pocket inside for keys. My only complaint is that the zippered pocket is too small for my gloves, and they often fall out of the main pocket, I'm afraid of loosing them

I love this jacket! I wore it for several flights to Italy and hiking in the Dolomites and it was great at keeping me warm without overheating on the hike! My only disappointment is that even the smallest size was a bit oversize on me (a petite woman at 5'0 and 90 pounds).

This pullover is great! Very warm on mild winter days. Wind resistant for beach walks. My only issue is the static electricity from the lining. I'll put up with that because I like the product.

Wanted to love it but it was too boxy for my frame.

Great multi seasonal hoodie/jacket. I love the primaloft collection. It is the right weight for the right activity. We bought one for me and one for my husband. These are great for traveling and the kangaroo pocket is sturdy enough that it can hold a few things without pulling down the jacket. Using them now for walking and planning on taking them to Alaska for a cruise.

Beautiful color but too difficultvfor this.old.lady to get on and off.

I purchased this to use use as a transitional fall and spring jacket, and loved almost everything about it. The berry color is very pretty, and would provide visibility when walking the dogs. It went back for two reasons. First, the hood isn't adjustable, and it was too loose to keep my ears warm. Secondly, I struggled a bit when taking it off. I found the fit to be true to size, but it ran a bit larger than my other Bean jackets. For reference, I am about 5'5", 145 lb, and normally wear a size 10. The size M fit perfectly.

The quality seemed to be good. The color was very attractive too. I returned it to Bean because the torso was so shapeless and unfitting that it looked grumpy. I may reorder in a larger size

Overall I like the Katahdin pullover, but I rated it with four stars instead of five for a couple of reasons, which are a matter of personal preference. The first has to do with the fit. The cut of the jacket is a little boxy. It would be much more flattering and also more weathertight if it had a small band of elastic at the waist or pull cords to cinch the waist. The second reason is that there is only one small zippered enclosure inside the pouch pocket that can be used to secure items. I wore this jacket hiking and would have appreciated additional interior pockets with closures for carrying some essentials. The kangaroo-style front pockets are open on both sides and can't be relied on to hold items securely.

This jacket popped up on my social media account as an ad, and I was already looking for a sturdier down jacket, so I immediately ordered it in the Sugarplum color. Unfortunately, when it arrived it did not work for me. I am 5'6 with a slim waist, very slim hips, but really broad shoulders from many years of gymnastics, so I ordered it in my normal size M - it was swimming on me. It gave me absolutely no shape whatsoever, and was really just not a flattering coat. The color was beautiful in person, but unfortunately it just wasn't for me so I ended up returning. I was disappointed, because I really wanted it to work, but I didn't think a smaller size would help give it a shape given the cut of the jacket.

I am 5"2" and 140 lbs. and bought the women's medium so it would be longer than the petite medium. Sleeves are very long but that means I can tuck my hands up inside when they get cold. I actually traded it for a women's large so I would have some room underneath for layers. Haven't received it yet.

This is a nice weight jacket, roomy enough to wear layers under it for the colder weather conditions. I have 2 of them, perfect colors for the woods during the fall season. I like the big pocket and the hood. These are my favorite jackets!

This is very comfy. Big difference in sizing between a M and L. Static can be bad. Just rub it over with some dryer sheets.

Sugar plum is such a beautiful color for this jacket. I typically would have gotten navy or black, but I'm so glad I branched out for the color sugar plum. It's perfect for walking & Hiking. The perfect weight. The only thing that I would change is the hemline. You would have knocked it out of the park if it had a slightly curved hem, & about 1/2" longer. It would elongate your body. But it's still a winner. Please consider a curved/smile hemline.

Love it! Perfect weight for southern winters. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a zipper pocket on both sides.

Great for fall and warmer winter days. Runs a little small for a pull over.

It is boxier than I expected and not quite as long as I wanted. Overall it's what I was looking for as far as weight, just not an ideal fit.

I bought this jacket pullover in red, which is more of a coral-orange. I am fine with the colour as it shows up well to drivers while I am walking around sections of my neighbourhood without sidewalks. The fit is generous to large, but I am also ok with that because I often wear two layers under it on cold and windy days. Small would have fit me had that size been available when I purchased the medium. For our climate in Atlantic Canada, the warmth level is suitable for fall and spring wear on cold and windy days but not for winter. Two suggested improvements that I would appreciate are: 1) an adjustable hood. It is always windy here, so I like/need a tighter hood to keep my ears warm in the absence of a hat; and 2) Pockets that are zippered or otherwise fasten, so that I need not worry about losing my phone, my kleenex, my doggie pick-up bags, etc.. All of these things have dropped out of the hoodie pouch on my walks while tending to the dogs.

This is a nice jacket for hiking, camping or just walking around! It's light and comfy. The ideal temperature to wear it at is between 60-50,s. It's not too warm to wear in the 40's; specially if it's windy. (at least for me). I'll have to try it in fall and see if it feels different; (without the wind) . Nice color! I bought the green for my husband and live that color as well. Mine is blue.

I love the color and the comfortable fit. I just wished it was a little heavier. I have a much older version and it's much heavier. I love it and it is my new favorite.

I love this jacket. It is a very nice weight. It is very well constructed. I wish it was about a inch longer.

This is a nice light layer to add for warmth. Roomy enough for a light fleece beneath. I love that the hem can be cinched for added warmth. My chief complaint is that there aren't pockets secure enough to stash keys, etc., without fear of losing them. The single kangaroo pocket is just to loose for this purpose, and no zip closure.

The color is accurate in person to what it shows online (cherry red), the fit is true to size, although I wish it was a bit longer. I was a little disappointed that it was a little short on me. It's a nice spring/fall jacket.

IF you are busty (D or greater) do NOT order a size down as some of the other reviewers suggested. While the fit is somewhat boxy (it is a pullover), curvier ladies will not be accommodated in a smaller size. Otherwise cute little jacket...wish I didn't listen to other reviews and order a size down.