Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Anorak - Tall

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 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.

I would have kept it but being that it is "slightly fitted" made it a fight to get it over my shoulders. Maybe instead of "slightly fitted", they should make them functional like LL Bean clothes were made to be back when I started buying from Bean in 1972...

More insulation and true water proof and you've got a winner

This was too tight with only a tee shirt underneath.

Although there were threads hanging out of the zipper that made it look poorly constructed and had to be cut off, the anorak is good enough for what it is - clothing that provides a a handwarmer pocket that a back pack waist strap can be fastened inside and a kangaroo pouch pocket for easy access to EDC. It is one of the few garments that provide these features.

its not really what I wanted. I wanted a jacket not a pull over XXL

you know those misters at the grocery store? the ones used for produce ? this jacket might keep you dry under one of the those. anything else, no. the fit and finish are very nice, just don't expect to be able to use it in a light mist/rain/shower.

The jacket looks good but fits tighter than is comfortable. The hood has no way to adjust so falls too low on my head.

Just a comment. I have always loved anoraks for one reason. If you are wearing them you want to keep yourself dry or out of a cold wind/air. This anorak, IMO, has too long a zipper. Maybe it looks good to some but it is defeating the purpose of what makes anoraks great cover.

Firstly - I like the look and fit of this item and as I got it at a much reduced price in the sale I will keep it. However it is not as good as my previous one - the material is see through and does not promise much in the way of water resistance - an obvious weak point in this regard is the lack of a flap covering the zip on the front pouch.

As previously mentioned the quality of this garment is not the same as the original. The material is lighter and I doubt whether it will repel any rain but that remains to be seen. Hopefully it is thick enough to block the wind. One improvement would be to have an adjuster for the hood so that it does not come down so far. Must wear a baseball cap otherwise you won't be able to see. I normally take a large but ordered an XL which allows me to wear a heavy fleece underneath. I am 5'10", 198 lbs.

Waited for this on backorder because I love the design, but I would not listen to the description saying it's slightly fitted. I am 6'1 and 185 and got a large, but it's too big. Going to try to return for a medium tall instead.

I had bought several of these Supplex anoraks from Bean's over the past several decades. They are just a great item. But...the one I got this past December is not as good as the previous models. It is thinner, lacks one of the elastic pulls to tighten up over your stomach, the elastic is really thin, and the garment seems to be cut smaller. I wore my older model outdoors this morning then switched to the new one this afternoon to compare. The difference is significant. The new model is not better than the old model. It is less warm, blocks less wind, and you can feel cold rain more. The good news is that the Bean Anorak is still far, far better than any of the Polyester models you see in all the outdoor stores. It does breath, still is wearable and comfortable, does repel rain, and fits okay. My old anorak is XL tall, the new 2X tall but they seem to be the same size. The decline in overall quality shows though. No longer one of the best pieces of clothing you can buy anywhere, just adequate.

Nice jacket but not the same as the anorak that LL Bean used to sell. This one has no insulation whatsoever. More of a wind breaker type jacket as opposed to a cold weather option.

My first Bean anorak was purchased at the Freeport, Maine store in 1989. I was pleased with the garment and wore it for many years. However, after nearly 20 years of service it found its way to a well deserved retirement. I've been looking for a replacement and was glad to see this anorak as a "new" product available from Bean. Now, i haven't had it long enough to really give it an objective review, but I can offer the following: It's looks good out of the shipping container and laying on the bed. The fit is different from my earlier model.... it's tight across the shoulders and has short arms even though I bought the XL Tall model. For information, I'm 6' 2" tall, 205 lbs., 48 chest. I believe that Bean states that this model's fit has been adjusted for a trimmer fit..... take that to the bank! I'm keeping it because it'll work as long as I don't wear a sweater or fleece under it. It's just too tight. Wish that the original fit was available 'cause that 1989 model was a very adaptable, flexible, go-to garment. For me, this one cannot replace those features. So, only 3 stars for this personal disappointment.

Noticably thinner, lighter material and less well made than the "Classic" Mountain anorak I bought from Bean just a year ago. Also slightly tighter, narrower cut and zips open much lower. No drawstring in the waist kangaroo pocket, and the bottom drawstring is thinner with skimpier plastic tightener. The hood is straight rather than having the slight visor. The "Stowaway" tab inside the pocket is gone although it will still fold into the pocket. I'm going to keep this, but only because it's lighter weight and narrower cut might work for spring running even if not as well for other anorak purposes. I'm disappointed that it poses as the same "classic" anorak and at the same price. I just wish that if materials and manufacturing cost it more these days, Bean would offer two levels of quality: their original high quality and a slightly lesser for the price conscious. Similar to the way they have been doing lately with their Signature Clothing items.

It's a nice attractive pull over, but was much more lightweight than I thought it would be. Glad I had a $10 off coupon.