L.L. Bean Mountain Guide Parka

Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Trey, Feb 22, 2007

"I love this jacket. It is absolutely waterproof, the g-tex is really durable. I own the fleece liner and the down liner, the fleece is great for general use. It's usually all I need for skiing or winter hiking. The down liner is really really warm."

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Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Random Reviewer, Jul 10, 2004

"I bought this jacket for my summertime (i. e. tropical rain season) trip to China. It worked fine for most of the trip except when I went to Lijiang. The city is at the foothills of the Himalayas and it was cold (40F) and raining out of a bucket."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Matt, Oct 26, 2000

"If you are a BEGINNER BACKPACKER ONLY this jacket is for you. It is relatively inexpensive and works ok for easy, light stuff. For those of us who need more, this is not a good jacket. The pockets ripped while putting gloves in during the winter, it is very loud, louder than my kichatna (199 @ Gear."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Dave, Nov 15, 1999

"Was looking for an lightweight, breathable and totally waterproof shell that didn't set me back too much $$$. I've been pounded with rain and sleet in the Mountain Guide and narry a drop has gotten through. Toss in a fleece midlayer and it's the perfect layering system."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Tim, Mar 12, 1999

"This is a *great* shell for the price, even if the fabric is a bit 'boardy' and noisy. The waterproof pit zips are nice, you don't have to worry about getting a zipper snagged in a flap. And if you sweat easily or a lot, the mesh pockets in front help ventilate you easily along with the pit zips."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Ian D'Giff, Mar 11, 1999

"An incredible buy for the price. If you're looking for affordable Gtex, no one, no where comes close to Bean in quality, service and satifaction. Granted the design is lacking in some features for skiers (ie; no powder skirt, no flash pocket, no handwarmer pockets), but in terms of functionality this piece is a steal."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Jed, Jan 11, 1999

"A very nice, well made and warm jacket for all you yuppies who will do nothing but ski in it. There is a major flaw in the hood design, as the little thingies that are supposed to tighten the hood don't work at all, and as a result my hood blew off, sending my ski goggles tumbling down Tuckerman's Ravine. I wrote to Bean with the complaint and am awaiting a response."

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Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 09, 1998

"I think this jacket is a great deal. It has all of the features of a much more expensive jacket. I use it for sking, hiking and camping, plus normal around and about use.

The fabric does tend to make a lot of noise, like a potato chip bag. On the other hand it is one billion percent waterproof."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka (and Windbloc fleece)
Reviewed by George Newcomb, Dec 07, 1997

"When I started my search for an all weather coat I was told that you just can't get a good Gore-tex parka for less than $400. Days later as I sat in a waiting room I ran across an L. L. Bean catalog. I thumbed through it and there it was, not one but several Gore-tex jackets all much less then $400."

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Men's Mountain Guide Parka
Reviewed by Jake, Nov 04, 1997

"This jacket appears to be a direct ripoff of the Marmot Thunderlight. At 23 oz. , it's 3 oz. heavier than the Marmot, but is only about half the price.

Pretty basic features: long pit-zips, stowable adjustable hood, 2 cinches, velcro-closing cuffs."

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