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trailmix The L.L.Bean Blog

There's a lot going on at L.L.Bean, and this is the place to keep up with all the latest news. Our blog is chock-full of great ideas and advice to inspire your outdoor adventures – as well as updates on products, sales and events in Freeport, Maine, and around the country.

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A Blast from the Past: the Bean Archives and its Curator

Worn leather, high heels and L.L.’s house. All are items that help comprise L.L.Bean’s official archives and museum. Sound unusual? It may be – but when you’re over 100 years old, you gather a few interesting... More

  1. Tuesday, 5/21/13

    Get Outside This Holiday Weekend! Here Are Ten Ideas for Outdoor Fun

    In honor of the long weekend ahead, we’ve been busily pinning inspiration onto our “Outdoor Fun” pinterest board, to get ideas for making the most of Memorial Day. If you’re stuck in a what-should-I-do-outdoors rut, here are some ideas inspired by our board. Go on a nature walk Take the whole family outside, whether it’s… More



  2. Friday, 5/17/13

    Put Decades of Fishing Experience under Your Belt

    Most of the time, tradition is a good thing. But our new Kennebec Waders prove that even the most time-tested designs can benefit from some creative innovation. Wading belts can be difficult and time consuming to adjust, especially in cold weather. Additionally, plastic buckles can pinch your midriff as you bend over to net a… More



  3. Friday, 5/17/13

    A Base Camp for Life’s Journeys

    At L.L.Bean, we think a tent is more than just a shelter to keep you dry. It’s a place that serves as base camp for a lifetime of family camping memories. Many of our customers’ favorite memories are of camping trips taken with their parents. Now these same customers are making new memories with their… More



  4. Tuesday, 5/14/13

    Justin Chase of Outdoors, by Cracky!

    Here at L.L.Bean, we love hearing about families who get out and enjoy the outdoors together. That’s why we’re big fans of Justin Chase’s blog, Outdoors, by Cracky! Over the years, Justin has been a farmer, research ecologist, professor and mountaineering instructor. Most importantly – and somewhat more recently – he’s added “father” to his… More



  5. Monday, 5/13/13

    Cheeky Fly Fishing Hopes to Reel In New Fishing Enthusiasts

    Ted Upton, a 27-year-old Maine entrepreneur, wants the sport to be cool again. Not that he thinks it ever wasn’t cool, but he and his fly-fishing buddies realized it wasn’t that popular among a younger audience. “We all grew up fly fishing and it’s been a passion of ours for a really long time,” he says. “We… More



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