L.L. Bean

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends L.L. Bean

263 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  Boots for NYC puddle jumping

  I love my bean boots for this and have been wearing them for ten years in all sorts of cold weather and precipitation. I go for a light/mid insulation

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• #2Dec 31, 2025

  Boots for NYC puddle jumping

  You’re probably going to want something taller. Although they tend to be a bit heavier, the height is needed when in the depths of winter or depths of NYC puddles - Sorell Joan Of Arctic - Wellies: Hunter, Bogs, LL Bean *Notes* - ^ Hunter sells a liner sock for warmth - LL 🫘 has something like Yaktrax specifically designed for the bean boot. These work great on ice, but not on cement. - Sorel tends to run small for me - I’d suggest sizing up a whole size for boots. Your toes and feet need room so they don’t get cold. - Also be sure to wear a wool or merino wool sock. I’m a fan of Bombas. I heard Darn Tough is good too. I like smartwool, but they tend to wear out. Thankfully, you can send back for replacement. - Additionally, you can add a sock liner (REI & I’m sure other brands have them). Much like a glove liner, they are thinner but add a lot more warmth. - Lastly, consider wearing different pants (fleece lined sweats or leggings, snow pants) when commuting & changing once at work or your destination

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• #3Dec 31, 2025

  stretchy, skintight, preferably natural fiber, long-sleeved women's "base layer"?

  Silk is perfect for this! I have a few of those LL Bean ones and they're great under wool sweaters - no itching and they wash super easy compared to the fancy stuff on top

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• #4Dec 31, 2025

  Actually warm pyjama pants

  LL Bean flannel pajama bottoms. If you want to be really extra, get the fleece lined ones.

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• #5Dec 31, 2025

  Actually warm pyjama pants

  Look for 100% cotton flannel or heavyweight brushed cotton, not ‘cotton blend.’ The blends are always thin. I’ve had the best luck with LL Bean flannel pajama pants and lands end-actually warm.

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• #6Dec 31, 2025

  stretchy, skintight, preferably natural fiber, long-sleeved women's "base layer"?

  LL Bean sells 100% silk base layer shirts. They call them “underwear”. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/503056?itemId=278302&attrValue_0=Black&pla1=0&qs=3151250&msclkid=bbacb72f552d1fbf216fde7b2f2e36d2&gclid=bbacb72f552d1fbf216fde7b2f2e36d2&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7&gad_campaignid=12644498302&dclid=bbacb72f552d1fbf216fde7b2f2e36d2&SN=findability_search_preview_03&SS=A&SN2=findability_trending_searches_04&SS2=A&SN3=MobilePLA_03&SS3=B&noaa_region=ohiovalley&originalProduct=74878

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• #7Dec 30, 2025

  Merino wool base layers - which are the most durable?

  Owned LL Bean and icebreaker. LL Bean held up very nicely after 4 years, icebreaker started to break around 2 years. Regular handwashing for both.

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• #8Dec 30, 2025

  LL Bean Engineer boots (2013, top) vs 2025 "Bucksport" (bottom). Am I crazy or are these a drop in construction quality?

  A year ago, my wife got her second pair of LLBean Cresta Hikers. The first pair lasted over 25 years with avid mountain hiking. Her second pair lasted a year with walking the dog around the block. So sad. I don’t even shop there anymore.

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• #9Dec 30, 2025

  Couch Blanket recommends?

  Currently on sale for $50! Wish they had more understated patterns/colors though. One of these would be the loudest thing in my living room/bedroom, by far. https://www.eddiebauer.com/p/82203546/oversized-down-throw Considering the LL Bean ultra plush down throw instead for that reason although it’s triple the price 😭 https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1157?page=blankets-and-throws

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• #10Dec 30, 2025

  The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?

  LL Bean kids clothes are durable and last years. But my kids outgrow them so fast it’s hardly worth it. We usually just buy Amazon brand, Primark or Cat and Jack from Target, they tend to be more affordable then a lot of secondhand stores and they last for as long as they outgrow them - about 6 months to a year.

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• #11Dec 30, 2025

  The Best Kids' Clothes Right Now?

  Hanna Anderson for clothes and Plae shoes. Someone gave me some used clothes and shoes by these brands and the fabrics hold up. I started buying them during sale times (like now), and have been for at least 5 years. There's no pilling, and the only reason they stop being wearable is damange (grease stains, paint, kid made cuts or holes) or being outgrown. Even in the sizing for HA you get more time in the clothes. Plae shoes last over a school year of hard wear and tear. LL bean also has an rain coat and rain shoes that seem to last forever (my kiddo would still be wearing them if he hadn't outgrown them).

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• #12Dec 30, 2025

  Reasonably priced natural fiber clothing

  I'm kind of in love with LL Bean's pants, bags, outerwear, but I'm super picky about their t-shirts, I wish I liked them a bit more. They make great nightshirts though.

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• #13Dec 29, 2025

  Reasonably priced natural fiber clothing

  I’ve had good success with LL Bean women’s basics like their supima cotton tees and the like. Haven’t tried a long sleeve shirt but I know they make various styles of the same material so might be worth a try! I know “reasonably priced” is different to everyone but they are on sale frequently and I think worth the money As for jeans, honestly, my 2 favorite pairs are currently men’s Levi’s. They’re 100% cotton which is harder to find in the women’s styles and they have real pockets!

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• #14Dec 29, 2025

  Boots for winter and wet weather?

  Good ole Bean Boots in whatever insulation your winter activity requires. Classic style. Resolable if necessary… obenauf the upper every couple of years. I think I replaced the laces once in the last 25 years.

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• #15Dec 28, 2025

  The 21st Century Ruined Everything 😭

  LL Bean boots last forever.

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• #16Dec 28, 2025

  The 21st Century Ruined Everything 😭

  Up your budget, look into Red Wing boots. Depending on what you’re looking for, I’d also pick up some Bean Boots for the winter (fur lined). I’ve had my Red Wings for about 10 years now, bean boots for 6. For coats, it all depends on what you want/need and what climate. Are we talking a coat for 0F temps? Get an insulated jacket and a fleece sweater to layer. I’m going to be buying a nice one for myself likely next year, but right now I use an insulated Patagonia better sweater that I got off eBay for like $50, works great and super warm even down to those super low temps. Will replace with something nicer but I’m spending a lot of cash on winter running gear. So that’s a next season upgrade.

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• #17Dec 28, 2025

  The 21st Century Ruined Everything 😭

  Solovair is the replacement for doc martens. I would say look at used ll bean parkas for a coat

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• #18Dec 28, 2025

  The 21st Century Ruined Everything 😭

  Try LL bean for coats. If you want to go cheaper, try fb marketplace or vintage shops. You might even find last century models. Lol Try Lowa’s renegade hiking boots. It’s a Canadian brand REI sells them. I have a pair that have lasted. Comfortable and good in snow.

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• #19Dec 28, 2025

  What to look for on Vinted

  Absolutely second Pendleton and Barbour, those are solid picks that'll last forever. Also keep an eye out for old LL Bean stuff - their vintage wool pieces are tanks and usually way cheaper than the new stuff

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• #20Dec 27, 2025

  Winter Coat recommendations?

  Mine is the Baxter State parka from LL Bean. I’m in Canada and can’t see the US price, but ours is C$529, so probably above your price range in USD. I never expect to have to buy another serious winter coat, though. The only issue is that they used to come in fire-engine red, but that’s no longer offered, sadly.

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• #21Dec 27, 2025

  Best winter parka money can buy?

  I backcountry ski, had lyme disease (more sensitive temps now), and live way up in the mountains.  Its -9f right now. Layering is your friend.  I often wear a Patagonia Nano Air jacket or vest under a down in cold weather.  I'm a Patagonia girl because they repair their items which is awesome.  Busted zippers replaced like new for 5 bucks shipping. For me a fleece lined parka is the warmest but its hard to find fleece lined down parka (Patagonia has made them, llbean makes one currently) so I just wear a fleece under a down.  Keeping my bum covered is key, I'm assuming your Parka is already long but go for an extra long model.   Get a warm fluffy hat and a neck gaiter.  I'm cold unless my neck is covered!

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• #22Dec 27, 2025

  Casual Women’s Clothing for 33 year Old

  Also petite, I have bought 90% of my new clothes in the past decade from LL Bean. They aren't nearly as old lady as the once were, and almost all their women's comes in petite XS sizing.

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• #23Dec 27, 2025

  Casual Women’s Clothing for 33 year Old

  I highly recommend going on Poshmark if she already has some favorites that have lasted and knows her size in that brand. I've gotten some great deals there on LL Bean, Brooks Brothers, and Banana Republic clothes that are reasonably well made as a petite woman.

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• #24Dec 26, 2025

  What Snow Boots to Buy?

  I wear a pair of LL Bean Boots 8” style and they have lasted through 8 harsh winters so far.

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• #25Dec 26, 2025

  Best winter parka money can buy?

  Dude i wear an LLBean Baxter State parka in buffalo and i feel it's more than sufficient. Only cost 250.

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• #26Dec 26, 2025

  Best winter parka money can buy?

  I'm a big fan of LL Bean and keep going back to their primaloft or down jackets. They also categorize them by warmth rating. Also, as others have said, you want to consider layering as well.

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• #27Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  LL Bean!

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• #28Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  We got the LL bean wicked plush robes for Christmas. I’m pumped about it.

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• #29Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  Just got an LL Bean terry cloth robe for Christmas I’ve wanted for a while! Felt like a lot to spend but hoping I get a ton of use out of it

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• #30Dec 26, 2025

  Any brand suggestions for a high quality packable down jacket?

  I swear by my LL Bean Down Sweater. 850-fill DownTek, light as a feather, not too puffy, and surprisingly warm and wind resistant for the price.

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• #31Dec 25, 2025

  Extreme / Very cold winter weather gloves?

  i have been preaching about the need for a modular system for a decade. Most people have gloves, many have mittens, but the game changer is an overmitt. Every once in a while, you can find a good overmitt, but usually they come in a system like Outdoor Research's AltiMItt and Black Diamond's mitt. I always peruse all the outdoor gear surplus stuff or look specifically for mitts when I head to gear places like REI, EMS, or any ski shop. Used ski gear shops are also awesome. I have had REI, EMS, and LL Bean thinsulate mitts i just slid over my regular gloves and mittens and they immediately leveled up the comfort level to -20 to -30 easily. Last year, I found my holy grail - a \*leather\* overmitt made by OR that i found in a bin of used gear for sale. It's awesome and my fingers have never been more comfortable. My only complaint is that this mitt is just large and doesn't fit into my flexi dog leash well. Works well with when i ski though. My recommendation is to use up to 3 layers in that type of cold you're talking about. A thin woolen layer, a thin-ish glove or mitten, followed by an overmitt. I have a pair of Arteryx gloves (a two layer system) with a thin LLBean overmitt thats super for walking the dog on -10 nights.

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• #32Dec 24, 2025

  Are RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) products BIFL-like quality?

  I like my L.L.Bean percale cotton sheets fwiw.

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• #33Dec 23, 2025

  What was the best purchase you made this year?

  L.L Bean boat and tote

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• #34Dec 23, 2025

  Best corporate gifting platform for durable, long lasting employee gifts?

  The best biz gift program we ever did was LL Bean canvas tote bags, with our custom logo stitched into the side. 18 years later, I get comments all the time about how people are thinking of us every time they use them.

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• #35Dec 23, 2025

  What was the best purchase you made this year?

  Thrifted these two pairs of slippers below that were actually brand new L.L. Bean Wicked Good Moccasins & Mahabi Slippers with the removable soles

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• #36Dec 23, 2025

  Land's End is so not BIFL

  Really depends what you buy. At least for Eddie Bauer their first ascent has some good shit and some jackets for LL Bean, sweaters, and the bean boots are still very nice.

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• #37Dec 23, 2025

  Any recommendations for non soft bathroom towels?

  Llbean sells “textured” cotton towels. Used to be called “quick dry.” Not plush, thin and kinda rough, and they’ve lasted for years.

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• #38Dec 22, 2025

  Let’s Talk Wirecutter: What Was Worth It and What Wasn’t?

  I am obsessed with my LL Bean percale sheets.

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• #39Dec 21, 2025

  Affordable BIFL womens clothing?

  When you hit a certain age, ahem, those bell bottoms are still in the closet. My tight fitting stuff just got rotated to the back. I also don’t care about fashion too much. I need to be comfortable, have pockets and look professional at work. I love my dresses in the summer, wool sweaters in the winter. LL bean starfish slacks are a workhorse. Pockets, different fits and easy to dress up/ down. I love them and I make sure to rotate colors so people don’t think I wear them every day

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• #40Dec 21, 2025

  Best toiletry travel bags for couples? Medium for me, large for wife

  LLBean. I own a medium and my bf owns a small. We have the one that hangs. It has been great!

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• #41Dec 21, 2025

  What to buy with $300 E Gift card?

  Can you purchase gift cards with it? Like REI, Sephora, ulta, target (meh), etc? I’d get a nice $150 humidifier for the skincare aspect, or a nice llbean wool forever blanket.

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• #42Dec 21, 2025

  Let’s Talk Wirecutter: What Was Worth It and What Wasn’t?

  Love my LL Bean ultra soft flannel sheets! Recommended from Wirecutter, they’ve held up really well and are surprisingly warm for being lightweight. Held up nicely with a 60 lb dog jumping up and down too

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• #43Dec 21, 2025

  Affordable BIFL womens clothing?

  I'm not sure that BIFL and clothing go together. To me, quality clothing means natural materials. Linen, silk, hemp, cotton, and wool. With care, those materials can last a long time, but not indefinitely. What I do is buy most of my clothing used, and I stick with Eileen Fisher and older LL Bean. I've found that those two brands seem to last, as long as I know how to fix a small hole, replace a button, and perform similar small repairs.

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• #44Dec 21, 2025

  Suggest a men's jacket for winters under 2k , which can be worn in day to day life, like while riding, some day outing,etc. it should look classy, that's all.

  I got an LL Bean two piece jacket two years ago best 350 (I think) I ever spent

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• #45Dec 20, 2025

  Any love for LL Bean River Driver shirt?

  Yes! So much! My ex had a bunch when we got together and I was obsessed with them. He finally bought me one. I was just looking them up and saw something that said they'd been around for three decades. They've been around longer than that. My ex and I got together in the late 80s and his shirts were old then.

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• #46Dec 20, 2025

  Boots for warmth mostly

  Idk if this would be good for the work you’re wanting to do. I got a pair of LL Bean Boots with thinsulate lining for warmth. They also sell shearling wool insoles for further warmth. I can’t speak to using them for work, probably not great as they’re a Maine hunting boot. I just got them to keep my feet warm and the lining with the insoles do just that.

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• #47Dec 20, 2025

  Woman’s Slippers with exceptional padding and able to do quick trips outside

  [linking the one](https://d3oc4tmn8qmbnq.cloudfront.net/?q=GMKAO1479) i like. also look at ugg tasman or ugg classic mini. way more supportive than they look and easy slip on. ll bean wicked good boot or moc is also good. the sole is actually meant to touch pavement

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• #48Dec 19, 2025

  What are the warmest winter boots you've ever owned? Looking for recommendations

  Sorrel brand pac boots. Pac boots are the ones that have removal felt liners. They sure aren’t pretty but your feet will be WARM . LL Bean makes some and a few other manufacturers .

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• #49Dec 19, 2025

  Wool coat for the Northeast

  You could say the same about Filson. Both companies have a few signature items that they've always built well and continue to be build well. LL Bean and Filson both make a lot of strange overpriced junk that is a result of private equity boards. Things like the river diver shirt, classic barn coat or maine guide parka are still as good. Filson moved tin cloth cruiser production to Bangladesh, they are still solid. Their MiUSA stuff is solid. What you can't say about these brands is that their entire catalog is solid like you could have back in the day.

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• #50Dec 19, 2025

  High quality down comforter

  I just got a LL Bean baffle stitch goose down comforter warm, full size. (I got it for $230 because I applied for an LL bean credit card to get free returns and 25% off.) I only just pulled it out of the box last night. Wirecutter recommends it as being " next to [the Feathered Friends comforter](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-comforter/#the-most-luxurious-down-comforter-weve-tried-feathered-friends-bavarian-700-down-comforter-medium), this is the best one we’ve ever tried." But it is very stiff. I'm not sure I'll keep it. I think Feathered Friends is the best, but they were just so hot for me.

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• #51Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  Wool, cotton, silk, cashmere, alpaca. Natural fibers constructed well. I would focus only on classic brands I love that hold up forever: Pendleton, LL Bean, Orvis, Duluth, Barbour, Levis, Ralph Lauren, Max Mara, St. John, Lafayette 148, some Brooks Brothers, vintage Armani. I would thrift more. I would buy more classic basics. Wish I would have known about fabrics and good construction in my 20s.

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• #52Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  Curious why you ask. Then saw your prior post and wondering if this is for your wife. I’m having a similar surgery in a month and my body will likely change and my entire wardrobe need replacing so I’ve thought about this a lot. Seems like most of the people replying are likely male-identifying which may not help you if your goal is to help her transition to a new body shape. So I will offer you my female perspective: I follow the rule of 3: 1 casual, 1 dressy, 1 somewhere in between I would own three of each of the following: 1. Jeans that I absolutely love that go with everything. One lightweight and one heavyweight that’s a size larger so I can layer underneath it. 2. Colored pants. I have two linen blend trousers for summer but I wish I had two cotton chinos for winter that were colored neutrals. 3. Less long sleeve casual layering tees, replaced instead with sleeved shirts with some kind of visual interest appropriate for a date or the office or a girls night. It’s easier to find these for summer, and so difficult to find for winter. I would get the artist-style satiny poly too I have in a silk blend instead so it’s breathable but still shiny. 4. Midi-length skirts in cotton fabrics with adjustable buttons!!! Or elastic. 5. Cotton spandex dresses that are one and done. In a variety of timeless prints. Solids can feel instantly one-note. 6. SHOES THAT I LOVE WALKING IN. Which probably means custom orthotics. I would like: 6a. Suede tall shaft boots 6b. Brown booties 6c. Gold Mary Janes 6d. Leopard loafers 6e. White canvas tennies 6f. Snow boots! 7. I would get a fur-lined hood ultrawarm full length down coat from LL Bean like I have, but by someone who makes it in a less dark color. 8. A cashmere cardigan for every weekday. Two cashmere pullovers for weekends. Really my wardrobe is pretty close to this. I would definitely swap out all of my black pieces for pieces in my best colors. And then it’s more about finding things that don’t make me feel like a slob. For me that’s pieces that are structured or fitted and likely in a pattern or with a textured fabric. Flat cotton/silk/linen/wool looks like shit once you wear it once because it gets out of shape, wrinkled, etc. I would buy blends of those things instead of 100% so that they’re more forgiving. I absolutely regret every 100% linen, silk, and cotton pieces I own. I need at least 1% spandex!

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• #53Dec 19, 2025

  Gift ideas under $350

  Pendleton wool blanket queen size is around 350 king is 426 I think. Bearby napper if you like weighted blanket. Benchmade kitchen knife comes with lifetime warranty and are fantastic. Ll bean duck boots are amazing as well

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• #54Dec 6, 2025

  What winter gear do you recommend?

  I live in Michigan and have had my LL Bean boots for 10+ years. Still in great condition!

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• #55Dec 6, 2025

  Looking for baffin boots recommendations

  I only drag them out these days for the coldest weather and heaviest snow (living in Newfoundland then and Ontario now), but I still rock a pair of L.L. Bean snow boots (leather over rubber with removable insulated liners) I was given in the early 1990s when I was in university. My ultimate personal BIFL example, actually.

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• #56Dec 4, 2025

  Need help looking for 2 types of coats; A down, and a wool

  LL Bean has a down jacket that’s long. I have their ultra light down sweater and their ultra light down jacket and I have been very happy with both of them. I know that L.L. Bean gets shit on because a lot of their products have gone down in quality. and that’s a fair point. But their ultra light down jackets are fantastic and very warm. You should learn about layering. A single garment typically can’t do it all. You will be much warmer with moisture wicking base layers underneath your coat or jacket.

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• #57Dec 4, 2025

  Something you didn’t expect to be BIFL but outlasted your expectations?

  I worked for LLBean several years ago. Unless something has changed, when you get bean boots resoled, you can go up or down one size. 

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• #58Dec 4, 2025

  Something you didn’t expect to be BIFL but outlasted your expectations?

  I bought a pair of LL Bean rubber moccasins 15 years ago in college. Still nothing wrong with them. Not even faded despite living on my porch.

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• #59Dec 4, 2025

  Something you didn’t expect to be BIFL but outlasted your expectations?

  I bought a plaid flannel shirt from LL Bean in 1991. I wouldn’t wear it out of the house now but it’s still great for throwing on for warmth. I just donated my 1991 duck boots because 10 years after pregnancy foot growth, I’m finally resigned to the fact that my feet won’t ever be a size 8 again. They were still in good shape.

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• #60Dec 4, 2025

  Looking for a sturdy winter jacket that won’t make me overheat

  Wool chore jacket with a removable vest liner. Breathable enough to not get super sweaty and still easy to layer up or remove the vest underneath if needed. I have a vintage LL Bean one I absolutely love.

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• #61Dec 3, 2025

  Looking for a sturdy winter jacket that won’t make me overheat

  I had a beautiful wool coat from LLBean that I couldn’t wear due to size well before it showed any signs of wear. Kept me warm but wasn’t as intense as their down parkas, easy to dress up or down, and timeless style.

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• #62Dec 2, 2025

  What is a good brand for flannels shirts?

  I have thrifted Patagonia (today), Carhartt, LLBean, Levi’s, Prana, Hoonigan, Eddie Bauer, etc. I don’t love Duluth from just what I’ve touched when thrifting. The only flannel I have purchased new is a Xmas gift on the way from Outerknown.

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• #63Dec 2, 2025

  sheets: LLbean Vs Hudson Park?

  Damn 12 years is solid - percale holds up way better than sateen anyway. Never heard of Hudson Park either but LL Bean's return policy alone makes them worth it if you're dropping that much cash. Just make sure you actually want percale since it's more crisp/cool vs soft and silky

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• #64Dec 2, 2025

  sheets: LLbean Vs Hudson Park?

  I do not know Hudson Park, but the LL Bean percale sheets are very durable. I am just at the end of life for a 12 year old set and its only the pillow cases that are fading.

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• #65Dec 2, 2025

  Wool winter jackets. What are the thoughts?

  I picked up the LL Bean Maine Guide Parka for $200 under retail on EBay.

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• #66Dec 2, 2025

  Plush Lounge Robe Gift HELP

  Seconding the LL Bean. If you want to splurge and get the sherpa-lined flannel one, I can confirm they are sturdy and super warm!

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• #67Dec 1, 2025

  Plush Lounge Robe Gift HELP

  Check out LL Bean's terry cloth robes - had mine for like 6 years and it's still holding up great. Cotton terry is way more breathable than that polyester garbage and they're usually around your budget during sales

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• #68Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  I got a dark green/maroon LLBean made-in-norway sweater for about 20 bucks some years ago. Cheap because it had some moth holes but I was buying it as a warmth layer with BIFL in mind. Well, maybe 200 days of wear, a dozen washes later and the holes are just as inconsequential as they were when I bought it and if I could only have one sweater that would be it. 

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• #69Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  These bad boys: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/18664?page=womens-wicked-good-moccasins

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• #70Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Upgraded my mom, my mil and myself to the LL Bean wicked good slippers last year after years of using whatever ones from Costco. We can never go back.

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• #71Nov 8, 2025

  “One for all” jacket recommendations

  I really like the llbean primaloft travel jacket. It’s my only winter jacket in the mid Atlantic. I went a size up so on very cold days I can wear a hoodie or blazer under it.

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• #72Nov 6, 2025

  Why is it so hard to find well-made clothes that aren't insanely priced?

  I’ve been buying LLBean and Johnson and Murphy since my early 20s. I still have shirts, multiple that are near brand new with hundreds of washes. Both places have deals and I’ve never paid more than 100 for a shirt or pants. And never more than 200 for a heavy winter jacket. Athletic shoes are another story but I’ve had my Birkenstocks, dress shoes and boots resoled multiple times.

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• #73Nov 4, 2025

  Backpack suggestions?

  I'm in my 40s and still have my LL Bean bag that I bought with my paper route money when I was in 7th grade. It's now my gym bag.

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• #74Nov 4, 2025

  Looking for a good quality winter coat

  Wool peacoat or llbean brah

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• #75Nov 4, 2025

  Backpack suggestions?

  I went from kindergarten to my last year of college with only 3 L.L.Bean book bags, only changing to go up sizes. Not to mention they have a great warranty.

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• #76Nov 4, 2025

  Canada Goose worth owning? If you live in cold climates?

  honestly, my LL Bean parka has been fine down to -10F and has lasted for... 10? 15? years at this point... of course, my area is no longer as cold as it was 15 years ago, so the park doesn't see as much use as it used to

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• #77Nov 4, 2025

  Backpack suggestions?

  LLBean makes fantastic quality backpacks. I be had mine for 8 years. Of something breaks they offer returns and exchanges for a year.

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• #78Nov 4, 2025

  Looking for a good quality winter coat

  Native Texan now in the NYC area. Get a good parka (thigh length) from Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, Outdoor Research, or Patagonia. My Eddie Bauer and Outdoor Research coats are the warmest coats I’ve ever had. Make sure to layer underneath (shirt + sweater). 

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• #79Nov 4, 2025

  Reusable shopping bags/totes

  The LL Bean Canvas tote bags are legendary. Thick, tough cotton canvas, they are truly BIFL. Can be washed, but you probably won't need to. Two tips: (a) you can get them to put a custom monogram or message on it, (b) when new, spray til soaking with ScotchGuard fabric protector (you'll never need to wash it).

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• #80Nov 4, 2025

  Looking for a good quality winter coat

  The problem is most winter stuff won't go on sale til next spring.  Get a pea coat from military surplus.  Get a down parks from ll bean or lands end Puffer jackets are warm but your going to rip it and then it will be annoying. 

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• #81Nov 4, 2025

  My favorite travel pants, shoes & backpack after trying way too many

  Probably not quite the same but I love my LL Bean Vista pants. They are lightweight ,don’t wrinkle, and have a zipper front pocket. I have a few pairs of the straight leg and always fly in them. They are drawstring though.

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• #82Nov 2, 2025

  What alternatives to shoes do you use when stepping outside?

  I have some old L.L. Bean scuff slippers I wear when taking out the trash or going to the basement laundry room. The tops are raggedy but I don't think the soles will ever wear out!

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• #83Nov 2, 2025

  Warmest women's jacket?

  You've already gotten some good advice on warm outerwear, i would just add that you may want to get two jackets - one that specializes in just cold (down insulation) and one that is warm and made for rain. In my experience, trying to find one that fits both kinds of weathers can be tricky. I have an LL Bean parka that's been great for cold with heavy rain (and wind), and also a down coat that makes me feel like a marshmallow and helps me stay warm with just a regular sweater or a thermal layer as my outfit

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• #84Nov 1, 2025

  Best winter jacket for tall men?

  I just bought an ll bean Maine Guide Wool Parka and it was comically large for my usual size. I got it from eBay so maybe they fixed the sizing.

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• #85Nov 1, 2025

  Throw blanket that doesn’t pill/clump etc.? Bonus if it doesn’t collect dog hair

  The LLBean fleece throws are nice and stay soft. Hadn't collected anything in 2 years

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• #86Oct 10, 2025

  Looking for the thinnest and most insulting jacket

  I think technically what you're looking for is one of those thinner down jackets. Something that is 100% down with the highest fill number you can find will have the highest warmth per weight. Obviously I'm not talking about the big puffers, but I've worn an older ll bean one for light winter hikes on shorter mountains in the Northeast us where I won't be moving around much and it serves me reasonably well. The one I have is packable so I can take it with me in a small backpack or if I'm doing long overnight hikes in shoulder seasons I'll bring it to keep me warm at camp and then use as a pillow when I'm in my sleeping bag.

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• #87Oct 10, 2025

  Help me decide on a jacket

  I don't know what brand or country of origin your jacket was. But I have a 80s vintage LLBean G1 with intact and elastic cuffs and waistbands, and a 70s Avirex A2 with nearly perfect cuffs and waistband. Both made in USA. But then again, maybe Berlin is special place where knit items don't last.

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• #88Oct 10, 2025

  Best winter jackets?

  As a cold-weather public transit commuter that lives in a very large Midwestern city and has to stand on subway platforms in frigid weather every winter, I feel I’m semi-qualified. LL Bean Parka is best bang for buck, and has strong Maine ties. Canada Goose certainly has its pro’s, but I’ve heard quality isn’t what is was pre-Covid (gotta create that share-holder value after all). I’ve heard incredible things about Moose Knuckle.

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• #89Oct 10, 2025

  Best winter jackets?

  LL Bean ¾ length warm down coat. Or the long one for when it is super cold. I don’t know if it qualifies as stylish, but it’s warm and. BIFL.

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• #90Oct 10, 2025

  Best winter jackets?

  LL Bean, Eddie Bauer, these are the places to look. They have quality stuff

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• #91Oct 9, 2025

  Best winter jackets?

  Surprised I haven't seen the LL Bean Baxter State Parka listed, especially as OP is in Maine

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• #92Oct 6, 2025

  I am looking for a luxury toiletry bag that is waterproof, easy to clean the inside, and will last for life.

  For shear usefulness, I’d look at LL Bean’s toiletry bags. My previous one lasted ~18 years. Not luxury, but wonderfully functional, with a lifetime warranty. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73882?page=personal-organizer-toiletry-bag-medium

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• #93Oct 6, 2025

  Indoor outdoor slippers?

  I have a pair of ll bean scuff slippers which have an okay tread for outdoors, but are too short for several inches of snow. I can’t think of any one type of footwear which lends itself to both the water resistance and tread suitable for several inches of snow and ice and the coziness and comfort you want for lounging around the house. My daughter has uggs which somewhat resemble both boots and slippers but they don’t hold up well to moisture and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend them on a buy it for life sub.

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• #94Oct 5, 2025

  Womens winter boots that are warm!!

  Sorel Caribou, L.L.Bean Bean Boots, or Columbia Bugaboots. They're warm, waterproof, and built for MN winters.

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• #95Oct 5, 2025

  Womens winter boots that are warm!!

  L.L. Bean’s duck boots. I bought a pair 15 years ago (walking 1-2 miles most work days commuting for a few years plus regular winter wear) and they still look like new. I did have to replace the laces last year but I’m pretty sure those boots will live longer than I will.

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• #96Oct 5, 2025

  Womens winter boots that are warm!!

  Around your budget - Bean boots. Specifically the thinsulate version. More importantly is layers. You need a polypropylene base sock, then a wool sock. Also circulation is key. If you can stretch your budget, Hoffman or Schnee’s pac boot.

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• #97Oct 5, 2025

  Why Levi's jeans quality is very poor?

  Ive been happy with LL Bean Double L jeans. 100% cotton, thick, 7 belt loops, stitching done right, consistent sizing.

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• #98Oct 4, 2025

  Layer or Buy New? Winter Jacket Dilemma in Frankfurt 🤔

  I think you've already found your answer; layers! It's a great jacket, and a wool outer coat is perfect for layering inside and will last a long time, I do the same with an LL Bean Wool Peacoat. It's from the 80s and it looks brand new and I get to switch out with fleece, wool sweaters, down hoody, flannels, etc for inner layers depending out how I'm feeling and the temperature. Most dedicated winter jackets I find to be too warm for most days for me and I've donated them.

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• #99Oct 4, 2025

  Bed sheets that last?

  100000% because the affordability too. I have llbean, Costco’s is better

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• #100Sep 7, 2025

  Where are the shirts that last this long???

  Most of my shirts will last me 6-10 years. Supima tees from ll bean, also saturday tees from the bean. Comfort colors 1717. Reverse weave champion hoodies.

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• #101Sep 6, 2025

  Looking for real Shearling slippers

  ll bean shearling lined Mocs

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• #102Sep 5, 2025

  Woman’s Slippers with exceptional padding and able to do quick trips outside

  LL Bean Wicked Good moccasins. Cushy and soft, warm, with plastic sole so you can go outside to get the mail or water the garden. I think they sell them in bootie styles. Eventually the inside sherpa will wear down to the leather but I think they sell inserts for when that happens.

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• #103Sep 5, 2025

  Woman’s Slippers with exceptional padding and able to do quick trips outside

  Wicked good moccasins from ll bean!! https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/503422?itemId=130484&attrValue_0=Brown&sku=0K67904050&pla1=0&qs=3159632&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20657335810&gbraid=0AAAAADoqq1IbKi2VH7NLLZLMHYxLmk9Hv&SN=findability_search_preview_03&SS=A&SN2=findability_trending_searches_04&SS2=A&SN3=MobilePLA_03&SS3=B&noaa_region=southeast&originalProduct=18664

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• #104Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  I mean, I hear ya, but I have also seen first hand a guy berate an LL Bean employee for pushing back on this guy’s attempt to return a pair of slippers that were, by his admission, at least 10 years old. They were scuffed and the stitching was a bit loose in one place. The employee relented and they were replaced with a brand new pair.

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• #105Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  LL Bean. They used to have a no questions asked warranty replacement policy. You could lose your hat off the side of a boat and they would replace it.

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• #106Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  I was in Maine recently and went into an LL Bean outlet and I saw for the price they are charging for a shirt made in who knows where by people who are treated not much better than slaves they could afford to still have a lifetime guarantee. I still buy LL Bean but only from thrift stores.

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• #107Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  I would say if you’re going to get LL bean then stick to the products that the brand is known for, scotch plaid flannel shirts, chamois flannel shirts, Ragg wool sweaters, and bean boots that I’ve bought from the company in the last 3 years have all been very high quality. Avoid things with excess synthetics, or anything that doesn’t look like it could’ve been in their catalogue in 1985

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• #108Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Can’t speak to the location of manufacture as I don’t have them with me right now, but in the past years I’ve bought a fair few ll bean wool sweaters, and at least if you opt for the Ragg wool options they are still very high quality for the price.

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• #109Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  A majority of their products are produced overseas now, the quality over the years has diminished significantly while the price point has remained premium. I think their best product is still their famous duck boots which to this day are still made in Maine. Most of their jackets and shirts are nothing compared to what they used to be, they function well but their condition degrades at a much faster pace. You can still find Scottish made LL Bean overshirts and jackets in New England thrifts that were produced some 70 years ago that are still in perfect condition.

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• #110Sep 2, 2025

  What "Nice" T-Shirt(s) Would You Recommend?

  LL Bean tshirts are fantastic!

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• #111Sep 1, 2025

  Wool clothes you stand by

  I have llbean cresta wool base layers that I’ve been wearing for years

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• #112Sep 1, 2025

  Is T-shirt making a lost art?

  This has happened to me with LL Bean shirts 😏 quality is going downhill 

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• #113Sep 1, 2025

  What "Nice" T-Shirt(s) Would You Recommend?

  Llbean, I've been wearing them for a long time.

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• #114Sep 1, 2025

  Where are the shirts that last this long???

  Every year for Christmas, my BIL asks for clothes from me. Specifically, we rotate between tshirts, flannel shirts, cotton button downs, jeans, and shoes. Whatever he is in need of, he says "get me more of those xx I like." Hardest part about shopping for him is refinding what I bought him a decade ago. His tshirts of choice are llbean. He says a shirt stays a "nice tshirt" for about 4 years (catastrophe not withstanding), then it becomes a less nice tshirt, then a round the house/farm shirt, then a sleep shirt, and finally a rag. Start to finish takes more than 10 years. He loves them and they hold up well.

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• #115Aug 11, 2025

  Good sundries bag for travelling?

  I’ve had [this L.L.Bean one](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/507361?itemId=245361&attrValue_0=Black&sku=0FGR510000&pla1=0&qs=3159646&pcd=BONFIRE10&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20663862915&gbraid=0AAAAADoqq1L_unMnwJKmA28wK8O8o4Y5E&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqebEBhD9ARIsAFZMbfzasbSS6SgDYXWOcq9txpba7VkYwyiHe4LwpfrPwDlyk3P94MzbmaQaAizQEALw_wcB&SN=findability_search_preview_03&SS=A&SN2=findability_trending_searches_04&SS2=A&SN3=MobilePLA_03&SS3=B&noaa_region=northeast&originalProduct=73882) for over 15 years. Granted, I don’t do a ton of traveling, but it’s held up perfectly over time.

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• #116Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  Llbean, Duluth trading company. At l l bean we’ve been buying our shirts and t shirts for 7-8 years now and (wash in washer, hang to dry), they still look brand new. Same with Duluth trading co. The pants we’ve bought there are over 10 years old now and have no tears or rips. Still look like the day we bought them. The prices are well worth it.

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• #117Aug 7, 2025

  Home slippers recommendations

  I love my LL bean scuffs but they don’t last as long as the moccs- maybe 5-6 years

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• #118Aug 7, 2025

  The perfect reusable shopping bag?

  I like LL bean's boat bags because they are heavy duty and washable.

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• #119Aug 7, 2025

  Home slippers recommendations

  LL Bean Wicked Good slippers 10/10

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• #120Aug 6, 2025

  Home slippers recommendations

  I do LL Bean wicked good moccasins in cooler months. I generally get a year or two out of them (I work remote so they get a lot of wear). I’ve tried probably like 20 different slippers at all kinds of price points and settled on these as the best.

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• #121Aug 6, 2025

  Home slippers recommendations

  L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins. Phenomenally warm and lasts for *years*.

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• #122Aug 5, 2025

  The perfect reusable shopping bag?

  LL Bean and Lands End are BIFL My boss has his since 1990's\~

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• #123Aug 5, 2025

  I’ve had this over half my life (24 years) but I wish teenage me had better taste

  Are you kidding?! I absolutely love those colors! Sell it to me! Meanwhile, I have the extra super large black on black one they used to make. No idea when I bought it but I do wish they still made it. These bags are great!

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• #124Aug 5, 2025

  The perfect reusable shopping bag?

  It sounds like what you want is an LL Bean boat and tote. Or maybe the Land's End version since it has a pocket.

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• #125Aug 5, 2025

  Which bags (for men) do you recommend when going to the beach?

  Tote bag or dry bag. I am partial to LL Bean for totes, and I would absolutely not spend $175 on a dry bag like the other guy suggested if you're just a beach goer, you can get a good one for $30

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• #126Aug 4, 2025

  what winter coat are yall using?

  LL Bean ultralight 850 down sweater hoodie. Patagonia down sweater vest. Shell is LL Bean Mountain Classic, which isn’t really water resistant, but does a good job with wind. I have the Patagonia Houdini that comes in handy over the down sweater for wind. For water resistance, I’d go with a next gen Goretex. I have a cheapie Mountain Warehouse raincoat that I’ll if I need to. The Bean ultralight down sweater can almost stand alone, provided it’s not raining. I think that just about every time I’ve put another layer on top of it, I end up having to unzip something and dump some heat, even down into the 20s.

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• #127Aug 4, 2025

  what winter coat are yall using?

  I've got an LL Bean parka from when I lived in Maine. It's WAY overkill here on the Oregon Coast, but I still wear it from somewhere around the end of October/beginning of November until maybe April.

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• #128Aug 4, 2025

  what winter coat are yall using?

  LL Bean Maine Warden coat. I was able to get it on sale for like $300 a couple years ago. Gets me through Michigan winters

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• #129Aug 4, 2025

  what winter coat are yall using?

  LL Bean Maine Warden 3 in 1. It keeps me warm and dry.

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• #130Aug 4, 2025

  what winter coat are yall using?

  LL Bean Mountain Pile Fleece coat.

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• #131Aug 3, 2025

  Best pair of home indoor shoes/slippers

  Everyone is wrong. LL Bean double sole wool fleece lined moccasins.

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• #132Aug 3, 2025

  I’ve had this over half my life (24 years) but I wish teenage me had better taste

  I think yours looks really nice. I have the 90th anniversary LLBean tote from that exact time and it’s still going strong. I’m tired of mine too, but use it all the time.

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• #133Aug 3, 2025

  I’ve had this over half my life (24 years) but I wish teenage me had better taste

  Oh my gosh, I have a couple of those. I don't know if LL Bean will still customize the colors of their totes, but remember having fun with that 20ish years ago. My mom and I both have very ugly totes we customized.

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• #134Aug 3, 2025

  I’ve had this over half my life (24 years) but I wish teenage me had better taste

  There's a big difference between the boat and tote and some random other bag from ll bean. Many of them are designed with thinner fabric for convenience rather than durability unlike the boat and tote which is so thick it stands up by itself I don't think you can easily wear down a boat and tote unless maybe you did purposely abuse it

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• #135Aug 1, 2025

  Men’s fashion brands

  Nothing lasts forever no matter the quality. Also it depends on how you use the clothes, be it everyday or casual, for work, events etc. You can check for brands like Ralph Lauren (look out for the purple labels), barbour, L.L bean, Brook brother, pendleton flannels, everlane in stores (Amazon, Alibaba, ebay or wherever you make your purchases).

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• #136Jul 8, 2025

  Men’s jeans recommendations that arent’t stretchy or excessively baggy?

  LL Bean

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• #137Jul 6, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  https://shop.marriott.com/brands/marriott-hotels/sheets/100-%25-cotton-sheet-set/MAR-238-WH.html LL bean percale

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• #138Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  llbean percale if you dont want to go crazy, frette if you do want to go crazy. i have both and the frette are better....but are they 5X better? no. (law of diminishing returns) macys hotel collection made in italy line is also decent if you can get them on sale. if youre on a more strict budget macys charter club (100% cotton) i found to be decent; dont own them but i was impressed looking at them in store.

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• #139Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  honestly, i love my target percale sheets. i have more expensive LL Bean ones as well (recommended by wire cutter) but for the price, Ive been very satisfied with Target brand.

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• #140Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  >Where do normal people actually buy hotel-level sheets and pillows without spending like $500? They don't. They can't. They don't exist. I don't know why, but there's this weird idea on reddit that you ought to be able to get something *just as good as $500 sheets* (or whatever) for like $100. You can't. Like a lot of commenters, I have the LL Bean percale sheets. They are excellent and probably what you should get. But they aren't the Marriot sheets. They aren't nearly as thick, for one thing. But think about it - hotel sheets need to be durable enough to be washed in commercial laundry machines *every day*. At pretty high heat and with pretty strong detergents. Regular people don't wash their sheets nearly that often, and most washing instructions want cold or warm water (not hot), plus tumble dry low.

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• #141Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  I asked chatgpt for recommendations of what I was looking for in sheets and it suggested LLBean, the company store and Company Store Legends Hotel, all percale cotton

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• #142Jul 5, 2025

  Plain but quality mens clothing that isn't too showy

  LL Bean

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• #143Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  Supima cotton sheets either from lands end of llbean

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• #144Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  I highly recommend the ones from LL Bean. They aren't crazy expensive and are the best percale sheets we've ever had.

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• #145Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  Costco sheets are absolute trash. Llbean percale is where it’s at. 

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• #146Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  Costco sheets are trash compared to llbean percale. There’s a reason why they are cheaper. Llbean are amazing. 

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• #147Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  Wirecutter -- The NY Times product review guide -- recommends LL Bean (280 count pima cotton percale) and Brooklinen (classic percale core) sheets. I have bought both and like both. I have not experienced them wearing down faster than other sheets I own, as some commenters have noted. I have had my LL Bean sheets for more than 10 years, Brooklinen for less. LL Bean only occasionally has sales. Brooklinen runs discounts more frequently. In both cases you can find sheet sets for under $200 (less if you are buying smaller than king size).

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• #148Jul 5, 2025

  Where do you buy hotel-quality bed sheets and pillows without spending a fortune? I want my bed to feel like a Marriott stay.

  LL Bean Pima Cotton Percale sheets are like $80 and quite durable. Soooooo comfy

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• #149Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  I have an xl one and it feels BIFL but only time will tell

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• #150Jul 4, 2025

  Looking for a sturdy, stylish women’s backpack that won’t break (recommendations needed!)

  I have a lowly LLBean leather bag that's going on 20 years. It has a drawstring inner closure at the top with a flap over the whole bag that clips with a brass latch closure, and a lower zipped pocket. I've had the fabric lining replaced once, but otherwise, it's in great shape.

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• #151Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  A true BIFL Allstar! Great as wedding or birth gifts, especially with a monogram. Mine is 28 years old, and has been used to haul diapers, toys, fireplace wood, beach gear, weekend trip stuff, tools, lawn bowling kit, sports gear, and a million other things.

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• #152Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  I've gotten several over the last few years and they are all still very good. It's not that complicated really. It's just thick canvas, sewn by a human being in the USA with reinforced handles. It's more expensive than a 5 dollar canvas bag from trader joes, or something but it just works

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• #153Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  We got one for our wedding, and my wife has used it as her teacher bag for the last 3 years. Its still rigid as hell.

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• #154Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  I got one at the thrift store a while back. It’s great!

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• #155Jul 4, 2025

  LLbean boat and tote

  Tried and true

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• #156Jul 2, 2025

  High Quality Twin XL Sheets (and duvet)

  LL Bean Percale sheets are great quality at a reasonable price. Wirecutter turned me on to them years ago. Love them. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/113446?productId=1567449&qs=3080290_7m8EnekPF5E-_BxnpjfwmPUXhGrL87myXA&cvosrc=affiliate.linkshare.7m8EnekPF5E

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• #157Jul 1, 2025

  Childrens School Backpack

  I don’t know how the quality is now, but I will say I am 31 and still have my LL Bean backpack my parents got me when I was in 12th grade. I will say, my mom initially got us all LL Beans in elementary school, and I *tried* to tear that thing up because I wanted a new, fun backpack every year (or at least every couple years) because when you’re a kid your likes and interests change a *lot.* There was also pressure in middle school/high school to have “cute” bags and I wanted to fit in. My mom realized this and allowed me to get the cheap backpack/bag every few years until I was ready to settle down with a long lasting one. Never did manage to rip/break the one from elementary school, and my mom used it for a LONG time (might even still have it?). So, if their quality is still the same and you’re confident your kids will be happy with the same backpack through all their years, LL Bean!

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• #158Jun 6, 2025

  Quality women bathrobe

  I have an L.L. Bean plush Terry robe. I’ve had it for several years. You can use it instead of a towel right out of the shower and it’s just about the right weight for year-round even here in cold Michigan.

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• #159Jun 5, 2025

  Soft PJs that do not cost an arm and a leg

  Buy it for life clothes don't really exist. I would recommend stuff made from natural fibers like bamboo or cotton, and don't run them through the dryer and they will last longer. LL Bean has some good long lasting pajamas and my wife is really fond of Cuddle duds which are Viscose(bamboo) and if you hang them to dry they can last a while.

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• #160Jun 5, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  Our daughter carries her old LL Bean tote! It was her diaper bag.

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• #161Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  I still have my LL Bean flannel lined sleeping bag from about 30-35 years ago. I was gifted a Leatherman when I graduated high school, and I wish I hadn’t lost it - that’s definitely BIFL.

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• #162Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  Have the same LL Bean bag that my mom got us with our initials on it 25 yrs ago! Amazing shape and expect to have it forever, just would benefit from a clean, as you said about yours! I highly recommend them as well.

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• #163Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  Funny because I have an LL Bean boat tote that my mom got with my initials on it when we were super little. Still have it 25 years later! Just needs a proper clean My mom also gave me a mason Pearson brush about 5 years ago. Love it and expect to have it for life! A high school classmate (well, their mother) gave me a silver engraved jewelry box for graduation. I still use it for all my earrings almost 15 years later!

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• #164Jun 4, 2025

  What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?

  I read these comments every time this question comes up which is often. For me, it’s: -le creuset Dutch ovens -lodge cast iron pans -Wustoff (spelling?) chefs knife -ll bean boat and tote bags -Patagonia “black hole” duffle bag -frye boots

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• #165Jun 3, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  LL Bean Boat and Tote is the GOAT grocery bag

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• #166Jun 3, 2025

  Anyone bought quality percale sheets in the last 1-2 years?

  Bought LL Bean about a year ago, yes I recommend them all the time

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• #167Jun 1, 2025

  Recommendations for Women’s Business Casual Clothing?

  Wrinkle free button down shirts from LL Bean are great. I also really like pants from Beta Brand. For blazers, I like to shop in person to see what fits well and is good quality, though I have a cute corduroy from LL Bean that I’ve had forever that I really like.  Sprinkle in cute dresses as you find them. 

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• #168Jun 1, 2025

  Anyone bought quality percale sheets in the last 1-2 years?

  LL bean percale sheets, 3 years old, still like new

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• #169Jun 1, 2025

  Anyone bought quality percale sheets in the last 1-2 years?

  I bought a set of LL Bean percale in April of 2022. Specifically, **Pima Percale 280TC** **Sheet** **Set Print Queen**. They start out rough but you kinda want that from good sheets. After a few wash cycles they enter into the ideal soft breathable sheets that you want. Can't recommend enough.

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• #170Jun 1, 2025

  Anyone bought quality percale sheets in the last 1-2 years?

  Same. Big fan of our LL Bean sheets. We get about 5 years from them.

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• #171Jun 1, 2025

  Anyone bought quality percale sheets in the last 1-2 years?

  LL Bean 280 thread count percale. Purchased two years ago and still look and feel new.

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• #172Jun 1, 2025

  LL Bean Essential Belt, Wal-Mart quality

  I've had my 13/50 for years and it's held up amazing

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• #173May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  LL Bean slippers. Lots of their stuff has gone downhill and prices jacked up… but the slippers last forever. Now that I’m finally making enough money to get more of them in other designs without it being a pain point, I can’t justify it cause the ones I’ve worn 4-20 hours a day, every day, for the past 6 years are still going strong.

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• #174May 9, 2025

  What are the softest and nicest bedsheets I can buy

  Modal sleeps hot for me. The LLBean 280 thread count percale are the best sheets I've owned.

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• #175May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I’ve thrifted two of these for my wife and I! Pink and purple. ♡ they’re awesome

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• #176May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Mine is in some sort of Grey tone camouflage. I'm quite sure it came from one of the ll bean outlet stores. It'll never die.

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• #177May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I have the exact same one and to top it off, I got it on clearance years ago. It still is near perfect.

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• #178May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I have had the same one for 20 years and it’s going strong.

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• #179May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Not BIFL, as the plastic window in the pocket (in today's model) will deteriorate eventually. My last one lasted over 20 years, and I just replace it. FYI - I think the medium size is the perfect size, and hey OP, I just got a bright blue one.

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• #180May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  My 20+ year old hanging toiletries bag is shimmery purple and I couldn't be happier. I hope it never dies. I'm sure you could dye yours black with fabric dye if your aversion to blue is affecting your daily life, but honestly, brighter colours make it easier to find in a large bag in the dark.

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• #181May 6, 2025

  Who makes the best Gortex shells still available in the states?

  Not sure if LLBean is made in the states or not, but I love mine.

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• #182May 6, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  This colors perfect! When it comes to pouches and travel accessories, I actually like them to be non-black and non-light colors because black can get lost in bags/suitcases/under furniture/in drawers and light is easily stained. This color is eye-catching enough that you won’t lose it or leave it somewhere and dark enough that it doesn’t hold stains badly. It’s also still fairly neutral as a soft blue. I think you made a great choice.

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• #183May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I have the same one but in a festive green! I love that it is still in such great shape for its age.

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• #184May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Haha omg I’ve been using one of these daily for like 7 years and owned it probably 5-10 on top of that. I accidentally bent the hook a bit by shutting it in a door real hard. Anything less would have been obliterated. Thing’s been through the wringer and shows almost no wear.

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• #185May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I’ve had one for 15ish years and they’re great. Fit tons of items and pack easily into all of my bags.

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• #186May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Currently have a few tabs with different toiletry bags open--looks like this is my sign to go for the LL Bean one! But the real question is: do I get the bright blue one that's on sale, or spring for the black so I don't regret it in 22 years? Ha!

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• #187May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  My husband has had the same toiletry bag in black for many years. Definitely BIFL! I’ve noticed toothpaste shows up quite easily on the black, so maybe the blue isn’t such a bad option. But that may not be an issue for people who aren’t as “free spirited” with their toothpaste.

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• #188May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Whoa! My dad has had a red one of those for as long as I can remember, and I'm 24. I've never seen the exact same style anywhere, he uses that thing to this day. For what it's worth, I love the blue.

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• #189May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  Keep it as a memento from your mom and maybe your aesthetics will change in a few years. Meanwhile, buy another to use now. You're a 30-something year old adult, $35 is a small price to pay to no longer be bothered by something that doesn't match. [https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73882?page=personal-organizer-toiletry-bag-medium](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73882?page=personal-organizer-toiletry-bag-medium)

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• #190May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I had one in black plaid that lasted about 15 years.

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• #191May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I'm over 30 years on my similar one, still going strong in a dumb shade of teal. I even wrote them recently asking if I could buy a replacement removable hanging older thingie (lost it years ago) and they told me if I returned the original bag they'd give me a whole new one. I can't. I'm attached.

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• #192May 5, 2025

  Wish I Had Chosen A Different Color: LL Bean Toiletry Organizer

  I also have this one in a color I hate that my mom got for me to take to Girl Scout camp... 25+ years later, still going strong, might be time to crack and buy a color that isn't swamp green so I don't spend the next 25 years hating it!

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• #193May 2, 2025

  Looking for a good quality, sub-$100 duvet cover for a twin/twin XL

  L.L.Bean - have a cover and multiple bed throws and comforters that are going 10+ yrs. Little pricey but worth it for the long life and quality. Customer service is top notch too for issues with products. Stay away from Brooklinen, Chinese made, poor quality, and horrendous customer service. Gave up after a year with theirs.

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• #194May 2, 2025

  Good shirts for men? im 5’7

  LL Bean

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• #195May 1, 2025

  Looking for durable orthopedic dog bed

  A few months ago, I was also pondering this question! We have two large dogs and I was sick of buying $100 dog beds that were poorly constructed and having to throw them away after less than a year. I ended up buying two LL Premium Thereupetic dog beds from LL Bean. Granted I haven't had them for a long time, but the covers wash beautifully. Not waterproof, so I put puppy pads under the top in case of any accidents. LL Bean also sells replacement covers and foam. You can also buy covers for a crib mattress and just use that--people are often giving them away for free on FB.

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• #196May 1, 2025

  Cozy Soft Robe that will last?

  I have an LL Bean terry cloth robe. I've had it for years and it's still really nice and comfy.

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• #197May 1, 2025

  What’s the verdict on good house shoes/ slippers?

  I like overland sheepskin slippers. I got them almost 4 years ago and just got rid of them bc my kid vomited on them. Otherwise, I would have kept wearing thrm, even though they list that plush feeling over time. I recently got LLBean slippers. They at first felt very firm in comparison, but I got used to them quickly.

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• #198Apr 10, 2025

  Brand recommendations for a blanket for bed in place of a duvet?

  I switched to a lightweight blanket instead of a duvet and found the L.L. Bean Wicked Cozy Blanket to be a great choice. It's soft, comfortable, and doesn't pill after multiple washes.

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• #199Apr 7, 2025

  What is the longest lasting house slipper?

  I buy a new pair of LL bean Moccasins every 2 years after I absolutely destroy them. I wear them 365 days a year, for $90 I think they’re worth it.

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• #200Apr 7, 2025

  What is the longest lasting house slipper?

  Yeah I had a pair of LL Bean slippers last almost 10 years. I finally replaced them with the same style slipper, but the replacements didn’t last a year. So it goes with many things now.

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• #201Apr 7, 2025

  NYT just put out a list of their BIFL picks

  Yes for other LLBean products, but this particular tote is still good. We got one about six months ago and it's as good as the older ones I have

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• #202Apr 6, 2025

  NYT just put out a list of their BIFL picks

  I have a brace of LL Bean tote bags and I think one of them is old enough to run for President (and would do a better job). I also have a Creset pot like the one pictured that is 30 years old. Most of the picks are great. Nail clippers get dull and need replacing, I don't care what they say. Sofas are not BIFL. Also, if you get a comforter, make sure you are not allergic to down. I made the mistake of getting one and could not understand why I was coughing at night all winter (I kept replacing furnace filters). Once I got rid of the comforter, life was better.

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• #203Apr 5, 2025

  Men's Everyday Pants under $100?

  LL Beans men’s field chinos.

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• #204Apr 5, 2025

  NYT just put out a list of their BIFL picks

  I have a few of those LL Bean totes, they do last forever

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• #205Apr 4, 2025

  Shoes that last longer than a year?

  Timberland? Land's End? LLBean?

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• #206Apr 3, 2025

  I’ve always been a Makita guy without knowing anything about the corporate side. My tools always just felt more solid and durable than coworkers’ Dewalt or Milwaukee. Then I saw this in r/construction.

  I just usually come here and see what the subreddit's opinion is. It's why I got an Osprey backpack. If it has a great warranty I'm sold. Patagonia and LL Bean are other great examples. LL Bean did away with their Lifetime Warranty in 2018, switching it to 1 year, but if there is something defective they will still replace it after 1 year, so they realllllly didn't change it much. Before it was like Patagonia warranty-ing wear and tear, and now it isn't, which is okay with me because LL Bean is cheaper.

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• #207Apr 2, 2025

  BuyItForLife-on-a-student-budget

  LL Bean’s basic tee is my fav bag-for-the-buck pick. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40651?page=carefree-unshrinkable-tee-traditional-fit&bc=12-26-20010166-504193&feat=504193-GN3&csp=f&attrValue_0=292&pos=1

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• #208Apr 1, 2025

  Best winter jackets or just warm jackets in general under 100 dollars?

  It depends n so many factors- how cold? cold only or cold and wet? are you just shuttling from house and store to car or walking three miles in the wind? For just basic inexpensive warmth without wind or water blocking, Uniqlo down is good, they have short and long versions, it’s also winter coat sale time, so Patagonia, LLBean, and Columbia should have good deals.

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• #209Mar 11, 2025

  [Request] Zip top canvas tote bags

  Just got a boat & tote about a year ago to use as a gym bag! I’ve thrown it around and shoved it in cubbies. It’s gotten rained on and I’ve spilled in it multiple times (blender bottles are reliable!). It still looks brand new. Plus, I got it monogrammed with a silly little play on words for my last name and it cracks me up every time I grab it.

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• #210Mar 10, 2025

  Looking for natural fiber bed sheets

  Been buying the Kirkland 680 thread count sheets from Costco for some time now. But I also have a couple of sets of L.L. Bean flannel sheets that are at least 20 years old. I would recommend both brands.

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• #211Mar 9, 2025

  Patagonia vs L.L.Bean?

  This might be like comparing oranges to apples but I bought a Patagonia vest and washed it ONE single time in cold water and let it air dry and it was completely pilled after one wash. I have always been a big LL Bean lover- I have several of their fleece lined flannels and they survive countless washes without looking worn out. I have also been wearing the same LL Bean classic boots since 2013 and they have outlived any other shoe I’ve owned. They are awesome quality

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• #212Mar 7, 2025

  Ladies, what are the MOST comfortable boots you’ve worn for walking 10k+ steps a day?

  I walk about around 14k steps a day. Carrying things and standing I've been wearing LL Bean Snow sneakers. They are basically boots. I have to go in and out all day so changing shoes constantly is a pain. This is my second pair in 15 years. I will probably get a new pair for next winter. I prefer the hook and loop ones because I hate dealing with wet laces.

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• #213Mar 4, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  When I was growing up in the 90s, my Mom bought us tons of wool sweaters from LL Bean. I've literally worn them up until this year. Went to get them, and moths had eaten holes in them that I could fit my head through. Never been so upset to lose clothing as I was to lose those.

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• #214Mar 4, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Native New Englander here - Old LLBean is the balls, whereas most of the stuff within the last five years or so has gone downhill.

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• #215Mar 3, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Half the Patagonia stuff I own is 2nd hand, usually found for 50% of the original price or less. I only buy clothing in very good (or in exceptional cases, repairable to like-new) condition and so far nothing has let me down. I have a few LLBean items 2nd hand, only older stuff as quality has dropped off in recent years, not very common where I am in the UK though. Watches, most well known Japanese brands are pretty BIFL, plenty of older models to be found in markets and 2nd hand shops, people tend to leave them in a drawer and forget about them.

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• #216Mar 3, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Hard hard hard agree. Love LL Bean

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• #217Mar 3, 2025

  Best high quality performance tee?

  LL Bean Unshrinkables T's have become my capsule wardrobe.

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• #218Mar 3, 2025

  Recs for men’s undershirts (tanks/a-shirts)

  LL Bean Carefree or Smartwool. Been through the rest, they are the best.

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• #219Mar 2, 2025

  Best high quality performance tee?

  Very similar story. I have entirely replaced band and concert tees with LL Bean in my 30s. Part of me is proud. Part of me is sad.

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• #220Mar 1, 2025

  Best high quality performance tee?

  LL Bean has nice, and plain, T-shirts. I am eventually going to be wearing them instead of ones that have stupid sayings and graphics on them because “I’m a grumpy old man and I don’t like to have fun” at 33.

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• #221Mar 1, 2025

  Recommendations for Women's Waterproof Rain Coat & Over Trousers for Hot, Humid Summer Conditions?

  L.l. Bean’s mountain classic jackets check all those boxes

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• #222Mar 1, 2025

  I bought LL Bean slippers thinking they'd last - any better ideas?

  This is late as this question is a year old but I have LL Bean slippers I've worn for years. LL Bean sells new liners insoles. You just order them in your size and pull out the old and slide in the new.

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• #223Feb 8, 2025

  Warmest socks recs!!

  Wool socks (darn tough are popular, but I love my bombas) plus slippers is what you need inside. I have had a pair of LLBean wicked good slippers for 5 years that I love and that keep my feet warm. If you’re sitting a lot, make sure to get up and move around every hour to get your blood flowing, as that will make the biggest difference. I get up and do 10 squats every hour or so. If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, you need good wool socks plus good insulated boots. Socks won’t make a huge difference if you’re wearing the wrong footwear for the weather.

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• #224Feb 8, 2025

  Men’s pants that won’t rip?

  I know Llbean has had some drops in quality on some stuff in recent years, but my husband has had really good luck with their pants particularly the stretch khakis. He abuses them at work and so far after two years they still come out of the washer looking nice enough to wear out to dinner. I know my grandfather also has worn their jeans forever, but I haven’t asked about recent quality.

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• #225Feb 7, 2025

  On my third heating blanket. Anyone know good quality brands? Or is this the kind of product that breaks quickly?

  Not a heated blanket but this fall I bought an LLBean Wicked Plush Sherpa throw and it is insanely warm. It’s like a normal fleece throw with additional thick Sherpa on one side. I use it while in the chair or on the couch and often almost find it too warm in our 66 degree wintertime house. No fire hazard, no cord, and will last forever as their products are generally high quality.

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• #226Feb 4, 2025

  comfortable flannel shirts that fit well?

  I've got LL Bean, Eddie Bauer and Big Mac flannel shirts from as far back as the early 90's and they're all great. Best tip I can give you is wash them in cold and hang dry them - never in the dryer.

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• #227Feb 2, 2025

  Places to buy good quality crewnecks t-shirts with tight necklines?

  LL Bean or Patagonia Work shirts.

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• #228Feb 1, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that has lasted for YEARS and was worth every penny?

  LLBean Bean Boots (for women). I have had this pair for 12 years. They are in perfect shape other than the heel which is just a bit worn down. Because of that I will probably get a new pair in the autumn. But like I said other than the slightly worn heel, they are in perfect shape even though I wear them often.

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• #229Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  I've got LL Bean flannel shirts that are from as far back as the early 1990's. They look and feel great.

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• #230Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  I have a chamois shirt from the 90s. Still soft and looks good. LLBean knows flannel

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• #231Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  Thrifted LLBean.

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• #232Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  My mom was trying to buy my dad an LL Bean flannel shirt for a christmas gift and accidentally sent it to my house halfway across the country and told me to keep it. This was a few years ago and I wear the shirt often in the winter, plus it's heavy enough to essentially work as a spring/fall jacket, and it *still looks new.*

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• #233Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  My LL Bean chamois shirts are bomb proof. 

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• #234Feb 1, 2025

  Flannel shirts that last

  LL Bean flannel shirts have lasted me 20+ years. Mine are frayed on cuffs and collars, but the shirts themselves are fine. I wear them for work shirts and they've been through...a lot.

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• #235Feb 1, 2025

  I'm looking for a warm winter coat that is not bulky

  Get a down puffer jacket. I got a Baxter state ll bean parka this year for 100$ on eBay and it’s stupidly warm. The only thing it’s good for is standing still outside when it’s like 20 degrees F. Great if I’m watching my daughters ski lessons, but if I start moving at all I’m sweating, and it’s too bulky to do anything active anyway. I actually use the down insulated inner part of my Patagonia 2 in 1 ski jacket way more often. Super light and way warmer than I expected it to be.

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• #236Jan 10, 2025

  What is the best quality clothing brand you know of?

  I have several items from LL Bean that have been with me 20+ years. Flannel lined jacket/shirt, fleece, wicked good slippers.

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• #237Jan 9, 2025

  In need of warm winter coat with a budget of $350-400

  My LL Bean Baxter State Parka is phenomenal on absolutely frigid days. Highly recommend! 🔥🔥🔥

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• #238Jan 6, 2025

  [Request] Want to buy a soft *oversized* fleece blanket for my bed, but I'm overwhelmed with low-quality Amazon options. Any recs on something that will last and not shed like crazy?

  I have "sherpa fleece" throws from L.L. Bean. They're very durable, but the fluffier side needs to be dried on very low heat to stay soft. It looks like the [Wicked Cozy Blanket](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/89234) is the bed-sized version that has the easier care layer on both sides. We've bought three of the throws over the span of a decade and they don't shed.

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• #239Jan 6, 2025

  [Request] Want to buy a soft *oversized* fleece blanket for my bed, but I'm overwhelmed with low-quality Amazon options. Any recs on something that will last and not shed like crazy?

  If itchy is your issue, it’s woven incredibly tight and it’s super soft to the touch. I’m not sure much outside of the “unhide” marshmallow blanket. Also LL. Bean has the “wicked cozy blanket”. Hope that helps

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• #240Jan 5, 2025

  Bedding suggestions?

  I only buy ll bean percale sheets. They last me years and years and years and feel great.

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• #241Jan 5, 2025

  The difference between generations…

  My absolute favorite robe is one of my grandfather’s. It’s an LLBean flannel with his name embroidered on it.

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• #242Jan 3, 2025

  Which women’s clothing brands do you stalk for sales? (20-30 age style)

  Salvatore Ferragamo, Eileen Fisher, Frye, Dr. Martens, Cole Haan, Nisolo, Vintage coach, and LL Bean, but I stall not only sales but also stalk second hand sites. For these brands, especially vintage, I find that these are quality.

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• #243Jan 2, 2025

  Looking for a good every-day jacket that only gets better with age under 300

  https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/18215?page=original-field-coat-with-wool-nylon-liner

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• #244Dec 6, 2015

  Camping suggestions?

  I'm not sure how much camping stuff is truly Buy It For Life, because even with love and care of your equipment there is wear and tear that will break down the materials over time. For clothing, you could shop at a store that has a lifetime warranty on their products, such as LL Bean or Patagonia. You'll see a lot of info here on BIFL about Darn Tough socks. Try a military surplus store to check out their packs and camping sections. They often sell very heavy duty equipment. What temperatures do you plan to camp? How many people will be sleeping in the tent?

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• #245Dec 6, 2015

  [BIFL REQUEST] Looking for a jacket, waterproof shell + liner (or an insulated jacket) from one company

  L.L. Bean Field Coat

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• #246Dec 5, 2015

  [BIFL Request] Men's slippers

  Another vote for LLBean Wicked Good slippers. They are awesome.

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• #247Dec 5, 2015

  [BIFL Request] Slippers for hardwood floors

  Any of the slippers from LL Bean. My husband and I both have them and they are wonderful.

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• #248Dec 5, 2015

  GF wants to by Ugg boots. I feel like she could do better. What are some BIFL alternatives to ugg boots?

  I seem to be the dissenting opinion here and say that ugg boots are overpriced and you're paying for the name. That said I am a guy with a 15 wide foot and ugg was the only company I could find that had something in my size. I do think I overpayed for them but I don't have heat in my house and I bought them through Nordstroms so I could have the warranty. I think the Costco Boots are amazing with warranty and construction [here](http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature%E2%84%A2-Ladies%E2%80%99-Shearling-Buckle-Boot-Chestnut.product.100155402.html). LL BEAN also makes excellent winter boots with unlimited warranty and I've heard good things about [minnetonka boots](https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/short-pug-boot-women/)

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• #249Dec 5, 2015

  [BIFL Request] Men's slippers

  LLBean's Wicked Good line is popular and their warranty makes them BIFL. These are kinda close to the style you want: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88422?feat=506762-GN3&page=men-s-wicked-good-slippers-venetian

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• #250Dec 5, 2015

  Alternates to LL Bean duck boots?

  For what it's worth, when I ordered mine they were supposedly back ordered for a few months but shipped way sooner...I think within a week or two of when I ordered them. I would say that they're worth waiting for either way.

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• #251Dec 5, 2015

  Alternates to LL Bean duck boots?

  Beautiful boots. Really, even if not made in the US anymore. I miss mine. I console myself with my redwings.

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• #252Dec 5, 2015

  Luggage for a poor college student.

  if you're going to go with a rolling duffle, make sure it is capable of standing upright on its own. i have an LLBean rolling adventure duffle, and it would be perfect if it could stand up without support.

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• #253Dec 4, 2015

  GF wants to by Ugg boots. I feel like she could do better. What are some BIFL alternatives to ugg boots?

  Bean boots from LL Bean. They are warmer and I bet she might even think they are cuter! They're super in right now. Ask her what she thinks.

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• #254Dec 4, 2015

  GF wants to by Ugg boots. I feel like she could do better. What are some BIFL alternatives to ugg boots?

  Uggs last decently well: just make sure to get a good model. That said, many people find them uncomfortable and lacking in traction.. LLBean shearling boots are probably a better value, and I've heard good things about Emu boots. Ask her if she's open to other types of boots though before going that route. If she's interested in something sleeker but just wants to make sure it's warm and comfortable, look into La Canadienne. They're amazing: waterproof, keep feet comfortable and warm (but never too warm, somehow), and tend to look nice and sleek. They aren't cheap though.

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• #255Dec 4, 2015

  [BIFL Request] - Travel Bag For Short Work Trips - "Cute" and BIFL

  Maybe not the style you're after but look at the LL Bean rolling duffels, you can even have them monogrammed.

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• #256Dec 4, 2015

  GF wants to by Ugg boots. I feel like she could do better. What are some BIFL alternatives to ugg boots?

  Agreed--plus the Bean boots are super trendy now, so if that matters to her, they could be a good alternative.

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• #257Dec 3, 2015

  Greatest Hoodie Ever Made? Anyone have experience with this company? Seems like an amazing idea...

  http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64382?page=mens-merino-wool-hooded-sweatshirt&feat=64381-pprrright Not sure if MiUSA though. Also, this one http://www.hanksclothing.com/woolx-x710-merino-wool-hooded-sweatshirt.html#

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• #258Dec 3, 2015

  [BIFL request] Red wing boots alternative

  Chippewa has a great value to quality ratio. If you buy the LL Bean engineer boot (made by Chippewa in the US) you get Bean's lifetime warranty as well.

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• #259Dec 2, 2015

  Rain boots?

  Maybe try something from Hunter? I have a pair of rain chukka boots, not actual 12 inch rain boots or wellingtons but they're all made of a quality rubber. and I've had mine for over 3 years with no complaints. Also I have had 8" Bean Boots from L.L. Bean and can vouch for their quality as well. Also, if anything fails on the bean boots you can just go to a store and exchange them for a new pair.

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• #260Dec 2, 2015

  0 degree sleeping bag

  I would take another approach, but new but from someplace like LL Bean, for basically a lifetime subscription to sleeping bags.

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• #261Dec 2, 2015

  Young professional purchases

  Focus on what suits *your* needs, rather than on the idea of what a young professional needs. Like, people could declare a certain coffee maker a kitchen essential, but if you don't drink coffee, there's no point in getting it. For the less fashion sensitive articles of clothing, LLBean has fantastic quality, and Lands End is also pretty good. If you lose your water bottle, BIFL status is less important than usability, although if you like the mouth of Nalgene, then obviously keep using it. I favor Contigo and Camelback because they encourage me to drink more water than I would with a Nalgene, even though they are inherently less durable. I have an STM backpack with a well padded laptop compartment that I love. It's held up better than any other backpack I've had. It's also quite comfortable. Watches usually last pretty well. The weak points are thin plating and canvas or leather straps (which are also more comfortable, imo, so I put up with them). I'd make sure to get something I won't be sick of in 10 years, because unless you get a really crummy one, you'll probably still have it. That might be one of the more important BIFL aspects with watches, really. Briefcase: Depends on your job. You want it to fit the environment. You might be interested in a fountain pen. It won't save you money, but it will mean you'll have the one nice pen instead of a bunch of cheaper ones. For a discrete pen, I like the Hero 616, which is modeled after the Parker 51. The standard pen recommendation is the Lamy Safari. I always use Noodlers Black ink, because it's impossible to remove from paper, which makes it great for signatures, but some people prefer washable ink to avoid clothing mishaps.

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• #262Dec 2, 2015

  KONG Pillow dog beds- Outside all year long in 100+ and below 0 temps, still tough as hell and the dog still sleeps on it.

  We use the LL Bean bolster beds. Their only week spot is the seems pop open but LL Bean replaces them no questions asked. I finally got tired of getting replacement so I had an automative upholstery place sew the seems with heavy duty nylon threading and the bed has been holding up.

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• #263Feb 9, 2015

  Who has LL Bean duck boots?

  They sell them in many varieties and linings. Anything from 6 in to 18 in I believe. The linings also come in unlined, thinsullate, thinsullate+goretex, and Sherpa. My first pair were the basic 6in unlined one, they were durable but sucked for when it was below freezing or deep snow. I got a pair of the thinsulate+goretex models this winter and they are so much better. With thin socks, my feet are dry and warm. You might have trouble finding them, since they are hand made and on back order to the spring at least. Also size down even with insulated models. I normally wear a 12 and had to go to a 11, and could have probably went to a 10 1/2

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