15 Best L.L.Bean Sale Hiking Gear Deals

Every time a flannel shirt is worn into the wilderness, the influence of Leon Lennonwood Bean is at play. The late Maine outdoorsman’s century-old brand, L.L.Bean, made plaid button-downs a timeless and legendary hiking staple, though it has come to offer more contemporary clothing as well. Nowadays, you can find everything you need for the trail marked by Bean’s esteemed initials. And you can find all that and then some for up to 42 percent off while hundreds of L.L.Bean hiking essentials are on sale.

We pored over the deals at L.L.Bean in search of the best markdowns on shoes, shorts, tops, day packs, pants, and outer layers. We found the versatile, trail-ready Pathfinder Pants for 33 percent off in the men’s department, as well as discounted sun shirts and a top-rated trail skort for just $35. Keep scrolling to see all 15 of our favorite finds to get you properly geared up for warm-weather hikes.

Women’s Water-repellent Comfort Trail Skort

Hiking skorts—actually, any and all skorts—are the rage this year. L.L.Bean’s version is breathable, moveable, and stretchy, plus it blocks 97.5 percent of UV rays and sheds raindrops from those unexpected afternoon showers with a water-repellent finish.

The comment section is brimming with longtime fans saying they’ve been sporting this skirt-shorts hybrid for many years and begging the brand to never stop making it. At 42 percent off, now’s a great time to get in on the hype.

Women’s Mountainside Pants 

The brand makes these Mountainside Pants for “town-to-trail versatility.” Maybe rocking cargo pockets isn’t your “town” style, but you can’t disregard their performance highlights, from the water-wicking, UPF 50+ fabric to the roll tabs and snaps on the hemlines, which allow you to hike them up for more breeze or to take on a creek crossing. The khaki color is 16 percent off, with most sizes still available in regular, petite, tall, and plus options.

Women’s SunSmart UPF 50+ Sun Shirt

Hikers who put their miles in on bright, exposed trails already know the importance of a UPF rating. Sun-protective clothing is a summer hiking necessity. Here’s a long-sleeve shirt that you can comfortably wear in 105-degree heat, according to reviewers—even if you have an actual sun allergy, one says. It’s super breathable, but with 10 times more sun-shielding power than a white cotton T-shirt. Go ahead and keep it on while you take a post-hike dip in the lake; it’s great for swimming, too.

Women’s No Fly Zone Long-sleeve Shirt

You can’t have a list of L.L.Bean must-haves without a plaid pick. This No Fly Zone button-down top is cleverly designed to repel insects with permethrin, a skin-safe chemical that mimics the natural extracts of the naturally bug-repelling chrysanthemum flower. Genius, really. It’s the shirt you need to be wearing in tick, fly, and mosquito territory—so everywhere, basically—and it also offers UPF 50+ sun protection.

Women’s Water-repellent Comfort Trail Shorts

Made of the same material as the Comfort Trail Skort, these light and sturdy shorts are designed for the outdoors with zippered pockets, a gusseted crotch, and sweat-wicking mesh around the inside of the waistband (no more chafing). They’re made with 9.25-inch inseams and inside waist tabs for you to customize the fit. Every size from 4 to 20 is available at 17 percent off.

Women’s Mountain Classic Anorak

Part windbreaker, part rain jacket, the Mountain Classic Anorak is a multipurpose layer that should accompany you on hikes from spring through fall. It’s made of 100 percent Supplex nylon with a coating of PFAS-free durable water repellent to keep you totally dry.

The quarter-zip has a hood with pull cords and a zippered front pouch big enough for your phone, wallet, and trail essentials. Besides the technical features, it’s just really cute. You might be the most colorful (and driest) hiker out there.

Women’s Access Waterproof Hiking Shoes

When you envision L.L.Bean hiking shoes, do you see these sporty trail sneakers, with their chunky foam soles and desert-inspired color palette with cool pops of mustard yellow? The Access shoe is not only up to speed aesthetically; it also has major performance value. Its grippy tread, shock-absorbing cushion, and comfortable no-sew construction serve customers well on a wide range of excursions, from “muggy jungle” treks to walks in winter weather.

Women’s Sweater Fleece Full-zip Jacket

This layer is designed to look like a sweater and feel like fleece. Perfect to keep in your pack and pull out when you reach a windblown summit, the jacket is your everyday basic lightweight fleece with a few thoughtful features, like a zippered arm pocket and reinforcements to keep drafts from getting in through the zippers, cuffs, and hem.

“I’ve been buying Bean for several decades,” wrote one of more than 9,000 reviewers, and “[this jacket is] one of my favorite L.L.Bean products of all time.” Right now, you can save 19 percent on the soft spruce and deep rosewood colors.

Men’s Pathfinder Ripstop Belted Hiking Pants

Built with a rugged yet lightweight fabric blend, the Pathfinder pants deliver maximum mobility, breathability, and abrasion resistance on tough trails. These pants feature a comfortable elastic waist with an adjustable belt for a precise fit, a fly front with snap closure, and multiple storage options: front hand pockets, back zip pockets, and zippered cargo pockets to keep essentials safely stashed on the move. Whether you’re scrambling over rocks, navigating dense trails, or heading into town after a long hike, these pants offer the technical edge and everyday versatility you need.

Men’s Tropicwear Comfort Shorts

Though they’re billed as “fishing shorts,” reviewers hike, run, and work out in these versatile bottoms. They’re made of 50 percent recycled polyester and 50 percent Elasterell-P, a type of elastic polyester, so they’re stretchy, cooling, and quick to dry no matter what outdoor activity you get into. Plus, the shorts have an elastic waistband and three pockets: two in the front and one hidden on the thigh.

Men’s Everyday SunSmart Short-sleeve Polo 2.0

Hit the trail with confidence in this high-performance hiking polo. Built for active adventures, it offers breathable, moisture-wicking fabric with plenty of stretch to move with you across every climb and descent. With UPF 50+ protection that blocks over 97.5 percent of the sun’s harmful rays, you’ll stay cool, covered, and comfortable from trailhead to summit.

Men’s Explorer Ripstop Pants

Two colors of this Explorer Ripstop Pant, gray and brown, are 24 percent off right now. The cotton-polyester-spandex trifecta makes them suitable for a wide variety of activities, like walking amid the red rocks of Sedona, Ariz., and working a desk job—both of which reviewers report doing. You really can take them from the trail to the office. Despite their popularity and the enticing sale price, there’s still an extensive range of sizes available.

Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Gore-tex Hiking Shoes

These contemporary hiking shoes hail from an iconic boot brand almost as old as L.L.Bean itself. Many believe Danner to be the best hiking boot brand ever. Its Trail 2650s, on sale for $159, are ultralight and waterproof without compromising comfort or traction. You get the durability of a heavy-duty boot without all the extra weight on your feet. One gripe customers have is that they don’t come in wide sizes, so only take this 16-percent-off deal if you have a regular-size foot.

Men’s Pathfinder Rechargeable LED Cap

Stay prepared on the trail with this rugged lighted ball cap, built for hikers and campers who need reliable, hands-free lighting. A super bright LED offers three modes—high, medium, and low—delivering up to 80 lumens and a beam that reaches 46 feet. The low-profile power switch ensures quick, easy access to light when you need it most, while the rechargeable battery keeps you illuminated after just 6.5 hours of charging.

26L Ridge Runner Pack

If the silhouette of Maine’s highest peak looks familiar, it might be because you’ve seen it on the bags your friends wear on the trail. L.L.Bean is well known for its expansive collection of hiking backpacks, most marked by its famous Mount Katahdin logo. This 26-liter Ridge Runner makes a great day pack for hikes and endless other activities (there’s even a sleeve to slip an ice axe through). One reviewer has been carrying theirs for eight years, and it’s still getting the job done.

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