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    Chris R
    BPL Member

    @bothwell-voyageur

    Anyone tried this?

    https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/122115?page=men-s-airlight-knit-pullover&bc=12-26-516601&feat=516601-GN1&csp=f

    They now have a Canadian site and are waiving a coupon at me.

    Just wondered if this could be useful top. I see they have a hoodie too.

    #3616658
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    Is it a 100wt fleece equivalent?

    It looks like a cool around town piece.  I think I’d go with a basic 1/4zip 100wt fleece pullover for backpacking.  The additional features probably make this heavier and bulkier than a traditional fleece like the Patagonia Micro D 1/4 zip.  I wish LL Bean listed weights and more details though.  I think they do have some gems hidden in their collection but it’s hard to decipher them.

     

    #3616666
    Chris R
    BPL Member

    @bothwell-voyageur

    Was hoping it would be more packable and lighter, rather like a grid fleece. Yes, wish they’d give more details.

    Any recommendations on hidden gems? I do have one of their mountain classic anoraks for snowshoe trips here in the boreal forest. It breathes pretty well while still being durable for bushwhacking off-trail.

    #3616681
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    I have two pairs of LL Bean gloves I really like, a 100wt fleece pair that are 0.9oz and a 200wt fleece pair that are 2oz.  I also have a .85oz 100wt fleece beanie that I really like from them.

    LL Bean also sells Patagonia Baggies knockoffs as the “Supplex Nylon Sport Shorts” or something similar.  I do like the Baggies front pockets better, but other than that, I can’t tell the difference and they are $20 less.

    #3617364
    AK Granola
    BPL Member

    @granolagirlak

    I often connect with LLBean by chat, and they will look up weights for you. It’s not a cool hiker brand, but they often have less costly very usable gear. My regular camp puffy is from them, still not losing feathers after 5+ years of continuous use, as well as my trekking poles, not the lightest but darned sturdy. I also have merino wool long johns from Bean, too heavy for backpacking but good for ski trips to cabins. I also use their poly hiking shirt as my go to for warm weather hikes.

    #3617570
    Kevin R
    BPL Member

    @kevinr

    +1 for the baggies knock offs.  I have the older version with the less stretchy waistband, but they have held up well for several years.  New version is supposed to have an improved waistband and texture.

    #3617617
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    The new waistband is nice – Its actually better than the Patagonia waistband, but I still prefer the front pockets on the Baggies.  The LL Bean’s are $20 cheaper however.

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