LL Bean Mountain Classic Anorak :(

[Panzer]

I had some money to spend at LL bean for the holidays and decided to pick up a classic jacket. The Mountain Classic Anorak. I always loved these jackets. I remember a buddy of mine had one in the 80s. It was heavy duty and well built. He had that jacket for years and years.

I got mine a few weeks ago and was really disappointed. The material was thin and cheap. The fit (was advertised as generous for layering) was horde. Very tight. So just a heads up anyone wanting to get this jacket. It's a stinker. At least LL bean has a great return policy.

Off to look for a better wind breaker/anorak.

[Howie]

get the green pepper pattern and sew it out of whatever you like, fit and form will be the way you want it.

or there is a few of the old sweedish surplus running around, I think I have 12 bucks in mine (they USED to be 2 for $18.00 plus some time on the inkle loom to trim it out)

[rolandsilvajr]

Where can u get the Swedish ones. Thanks

[rolandsilvajr]

Ll bean is subbing allot to china these days

[IA Woodsman]

I have not been able to find those Swedish anoraks anywhere.

[rusty stove]

get the green pepper pattern and sew it out of whatever you like, fit and form will be the way you want it.

or there is a few of the old sweedish surplus running around, I think I have 12 bucks in mine (they USED to be 2 for $18.00 plus some time on the inkle loom to trim it out)

excellent idea....Nice Tracker scout carry btw....

Panzer- do the tags still say Freeport Maine.....but underneath in smaller lettering "Made in China" ?

[Panzer]

This is the best option I have found for a cotton/blend anorak.

http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/stor...___Made_in_USA

I have had one for about 6 months and it's held up well. US made. I got mine on sale from Sportsmans guide and it's in Tiger Stripe Camo. The above link is the only other source I have found for these.

[HeadyBrew]

I got some items from LL Bean last holiday season, not the most recent. A flannel shirt, their hurricane shirt (I think that's what they call it) and two fleece items.

I really liked the fleece pullover and vest but like you, did not care for the fit of the shirts. They were baggy around my chest/mid section but quite short in the sleeves. I still wear them and otherwise the quality seems pretty good.

But for the money spent (fortunately all were gifts) there are certainly cheaper options.

[Panzer]

Panzer- do the tags still say Freeport Maine.....but underneath in smaller lettering "Made in China" ?

More the likely, but I never looked. I was just surprised how thin the material was. Useless IMHO

[alannguyen]

sorry to hear the bad experience with L.L Bean, here where i got my anorak , well made, it's expensive, a friend got it for me for 50% off from where she work. I love it
http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=4H02