Rugged and Ridge Worthy

There is no denying it now, winter is on the way. For those cold days ahead – whether hiking or just on the go – the L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka will make it a little easier to brave the elements. It features waterproof TEK2 fabric to keep you dry, while the high-lofting PrimaLoft insulation will let you stay warm. This jacket offers a fully insulated hood, fleece neck warmer, articulated elbows, D-ring for lift tickets, plus drawcord at the waistband and Velcro-closure cuffs. It will keep you warm on the slopes or just on the driveway so you can dig out and get to the slopes.

L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka

Knife Time: Swiss Army and Helle Blades Arrive

Whether out hiking, camping, hunting or just spending a day in nature it isn’t a bad idea to have a good blade. This week we actually saw two!

First up is the L.L. Bean 100th Anniversary Swiss Army Knife, which likely is rugged enough to survive until the company’s bicentennial in 2112! It was made in partnership with Swiss Army Knife maker Wenger with reclaimed walnut wood that makes each model truly unique. In addition to the blade this knife offers a bottle opener, wire bender, nail file, nail cleaner, corkscrew, can opener, Philips screwdriver, mini-key ring and awl. Video after the jump

L.L. Bean Celebrates 100 Years With 100 Person Kayak

Need to row down the river with 99 of your closest friends? If you do, outdoor retailer L.L. Bean might be able to accommodate you. The company built the world’s largest modular kayak – a 500-foot long version of Point65’s collapsible kayak. Of course this kayak isn’t actually for sale, but rather is just made to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary in business, and to get in the Guinness Book of World Records.

But for those who need to paddle with about 100 people there is always hope!

L.L. Bean 100 Years of Exploring

L.L. Bean Reaches the Big 100

It is hard to imagine but when out retailer L.L. Bean opened its doors the Titanic was about to set sail. That may have ended badly for the “unsinkable” ocean liner, but 100 years later and L.L. Bean is still sailing along. Not only that but the retailer has some big products to help celebrate this milestone. 100th Anniversary L.L. Bean Products