LL Bean a great store for equipment and outdoor gear but I don't really think of them when I think about heading out for some new digs. Not that their stuff is bad, some of it is quite nice they just haven't really grabbed my attention yet in that arena. First and foremost probably because for so many years their styles never changed they were selling the same clothes for like 30 years just different shades of plaid. It looks like they've finally gotten the message and their racks look more like an EMS or REI now but they just aren't quite there yet in terms of image for that market. Great gear though.