Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Trail Model Raincoat

I love everything about this coat except one thing; the Velcro flap fasteners over the zippers and on the sleeves. I just returned from Ireland and the coat ruined two of my sweaters. When I was carrying the coat, the Velcro would attach to my sweaters and my leggings leaving pulling the material. I would return if I could.

I have only one complaint about the Trail Model Rain Coat for Women: the zipper is difficult to get seated so I can raise it and then difficult to unseat to lower it so the coat is completely open. It takes a bunch of jiggling and pushing and shoving until it's ready to go. Otherwise, the coat fits well, the Velcro tabs work well, the length of this petite coat is good for me (I'm 5'2"), and the hood is easy to slip on and off. So, the only complaint is that, for the price, the zipper should work more easily. I'm glad it's a two-way zipper; helpful when I want to open the lowest portion of the coat to step up onto a bus, sit down, access my pants pocket, etc.

Replaces similar model that wore out. Ordered same size but fit is not same-almost too tight but if I go up a size the arms will be way too long. Haven't decided if keeping

Always buy the size Womens L Reg when I purchase from LL Bean. The Trail Model Rain Coat seemed a bit snug in the hip area. I have purchased, over the years three or four raincoats from LL Bean. I wear them year-round and was concerned that some of my sweaters and sweatshirts would not fit into that coat. So, I bought a shorter model and love it. Shopping LL Bean is a joy.

Fit is smaller than when I last bought this rain coat. Needed to size up.

I wanted to like this coat, especially after trying so many raincoats. It does fit really well and is nice and lightweight, but the hood doesn't stay cinched on its own and will blow off in even a slight wind. I have to hold it closed (not always possible or practical on a dog walk where I need my hands). It's possible my head is too small? For that reason, I'll sadly be returning.

Undecided on this rain coat .length is ok. Cut is not. I like a fuller cut. Not fitted. Dislike velcro.. no room to add a layer underneath. Will probably return.

Bought this jacket from LLBean 3 years ago. Zipper was very difficult to zip up and finally failed. I like the length but not the quality.

I returned the rain coat because the upper arm area of the sleeves on the coat were smaller than the cuff of the sleeves.

The zipper is so hard to make work! Don't have the patience. Shouldn't have to have the patience! So sorry that zipper is the only reason I am returning.

I don't like the feel of the material. The fit is small for size. I'm disappointed and don't really know what I'm going to do about it right now.

Can't really specify. Just uncomfortable. Doesn't fit right. Have other LL Bean jacket, coats--no problem. This one didn't come up to the LL Bean standard I've come to expect.

They changed the original trail model rain coat that did NOT have a cinched waist. It was swingy, very cute and was easy to wear a lightweight fleece jacket beneath it for travel. This one makes it hard to wear thicker layers under it as then the waist looks tight.

I have not had the chance to verify how waterproof the raincoat performs. I will contact you if it is not waterproof. But I was surprised, the quality of the raincoat does not justify the high price. I normally order petite. But I ordered a medium regular. The coat has a fitted cut. So you need to verify the size. I have purchased from LL Bean in the past and never had issue with quality or pricing. So jury is still out. The reason for 2 stars is the price and quality.

Mixed opinion Third time I bought the rain jacket over the years. This time the size is not the same and will have to wait four months before the next size available . Also the inside peals off but I still like the jacket.

This coat was decent except for a few points: a. The color choices. It comes in a navy blue and black only. Those colors are both blah and expected and women need some color! Give us some color choices please.. 2. It is super crunchy and stiff to wear. So much that it is bothersome wearing it. Went back to the store as a return.

Other reviewers said this raincoat could be snug so I ordered Large. Usually a medium fits me in LL Bean jackets. In the Large the sleeves were about 2 inches too long and the hips were very tight, even with only a t shirt underneath. Sorry to have to return it.

We have purchased several of LL beans outer wear over the decades. One thing that has been consistent is zipper failure. This garment is over a year old and not covered by any warranty. We used to be a big supporter of the product line. Not any more. We will never buy one of their garments again.

I received the L.L. Bean Women's Trail Model Raincoat today and it is awful. I cannot even zip it up. It also looks very cheap. I have never returned anything to L.L. Bean before, but I can't keep a raincoat that I hate. I'm calling the company so they can send me a new label since I don't own a printer.

I purchased the petite size, which is only 1.5" shorter than the regular. Petites from other clothiers fit me perfectly, at 5' 2.5", but this coat was much, much longer than pictured here and the sleeves went past the tips of my fingers. Very disappointing. I ordered a winter coat from them as well, which was a little long in the sleeves but more true to size for a petite. I thought this was mismarked but I researched their size/fit description and see that this is not truly a petite, just slightly shorter than a standard/regular size. Very disappointing.

Not like it used to be this arrived stiff and smelly and the smell persisted after washing this is the fourth or fifth one I have purchased. I love the others this is a downgrade.

I had an LL bean rain coat and lost it . I bought this one as it looked pretty much the same one I had from awhile back . Quality has gone done hill . I sent it back.

I felt it was overpriced plus thin. But mostly it felt like wearing a layer of plastic there should have been better lining

Bought this raincoat a year ago. Didn't need to use it that often as it is not warm so only needed in spring and summer. It is no longer useable. The zipper has totally failed and will not stay closed, the Velcro pulls apart if you move at all. So, end result, I get soaking wet. I will no longer buy LLBean as their product fail rate seems to be consistent throughout the line.

So disappointed with this coat. Has so many positive features (longer length, Velcro to tighten sleeves, chest pocket, adjustable hood) but all of that can't outweigh the negative.....it's not waterproof! Wore this in a heavy rain and I could feel the clamminess inside the coat. Got home, took coat off, and my blouse and arms were totally damp. I had put my Love Sac purse inside the coat to keep it dry, but purse was soaking wet. I will be returning this and going elsewhere to find a truly waterproof raincoat.