LL Bean Backpacks

LL Bean backpacks are just a small part of the entire range of LL Bean products that now reach a global market. For nearly 100 years, the company has been at the forefront of providing quality and reliable outdoor equipment.

Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean in Maine, the company was a leader in sales of products by catalog decades before the online revolution changed access to everyone. As a family-owned company, LL Bean remains a trusted source for outdoor gear with a strong heritage of customer satisfaction.

Recognized for practical product designs, the company devotes significant time to field testing its gear, with some items having been around for several decades due to their high quality standards. A phenomenal reputation for service and satisfaction stands behind the purchase of any LL Bean merchandise.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

Founded by an outdoorsman, LL Bean is dedicated to the environment through responsible business practices that promote sustainable forests, provide charitable donations, partner with conservation groups and constructing green buildings.

The company works with paper suppliers to reach thier goal of having 90% of fiber for catalogs from certified timber, with 20% recycled. LL Bean promotes environmental stewardship through programs such as the EPA's Climate Change Leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

LL Bean also carries out its own energy efficiency and biodiesel transportation schemes and has built a number of retail stores under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design initiative, a nationally accepted benchmark. Plus, the company focuses on reducing the amount of packaging in shipping by using recycled materials.

The company monitors factories and investigates violations to ensure safe and fair working conditions and works with vendors with a reputable code of conduct. Support for charitable causes is made within the categories of Conservation and Recreation, Education, Health and Human Services and Culture and the Arts, including the National Park Foundation, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Student Conservation Association, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the American Hiking Society.

LL Bean Backpacks: Recommended Selections

LL Bean Bigelow
(Hiking, Travel - 2160ci to 2394ci)

With accolades by Backpacker magazine as the Best Buy and Editor's Choice Award in 2008, the Bigelow is one of LL Bean's best all-around daypacks with performance features and comfort.

The top-loading pack also has a side access pocket for quick access and a front stash pocket for a jacket or to store wet gear. Two side water bottle pockets keep your drinks within reach and a zippered waistbelt pocket stores your GPS and maps.

On top, the fleece-lined lid pocket is handy to protect sunglasses and inside is another pocket for your keys and wallet.

A pivoting shoulder strap harness system conforms to your body shape for a custom fit and the full torso length pack puts the weight on your hips for stable ride.

Also included is a waterproof rain cover conveniently stored in the bottom of the pack. For a video presentation of the Bigelow backpack's features, click here.

Colors available: Bright Orange, Dark Indigo/Royal Blue, Coal, Forest Moss

Recognized for its performance features and price, the Bigelow provides comfort and capacity.

LL Bean White Mountain
(Hiking, Travel - 3600ci to 5700ci)

A multiday backpack that comes in four sizes to suit kids to adults, the White Mountain provides plenty of features in an economical price range. And each pack size gives you three inches of torso adjustments for a proper fit.

Designed for both novices and experienced backpackers, the pack has both top-loading and front panel access for easy retrieval of contents. There are ten pockets to carry any type of gear, including a front stash pocket, mesh pockets on the hipbelt and two side pockets that fold open for skis or hiking poles.

For extra capacity, the free-floating top lid combines with an expandable spindrift collar to increase packing space. For comfort, a flexible thermal foam internal frame transfers wieght evenly and a padded hipbelt cushions the load.

The pack has a built-in hydration system and comes with camping and pack loading tips sewn into the pack to help you choose a campsite and show you how to wear the backpack properly.

For a video presentation of the White Mountain backpack's features, click here.

Colors available: Red, Dusty Olive

An economical choice with plenty of pockets and features with adjustable sizes for kids and adult sizes.

LL Bean Ridge Runner
(Day Hikes, Urban, School, Travel - 1800ci)

A versatile pack with technical designs for a day out on the trail, at work or on campus, the Ridge Runner combines function with style for any environment.

For commuters and students, the large, padded laptop sleeve has a raised platform above the pack bottom for cushioned protection from rough handling. For hikers, the sleeve doubles as a hydration pouch.

There are plenty of pockets to secure your belongings, such as a two-section fleece-lined pocket on front to protect small accessories and sunglasses that has a headphone port for a music player too.

The organizer pocket holds your wallet, keys, maps and other valuables besides the normal slots for stationery items, while a mesh pocket on the shoulder strap carries a cell phone.

The outer stash pocket keeps your rain gear handy and two side water bottle pockets keep drinks within reach. For comfort, the pack has a padded back panel with cool air mesh fabric.

Colors available: Black, Dark Blue, Brown, Canyon Orange, Dusty Olive, Light Blue

For work or play, the Ridge Runner is suitable as a trail daypack and has laptop features for using in urban settings too.

LL Bean Day Trekker
(Day Hikes, Overnight, Travel - 1800ci)

Built with capacity for a full day, the Day Trekker carries the load for hiking adventures, snowshoe outings or other outdoor treks. For comfort an support, the foam hipbelt and air mesh back panel keep your back cool too.

Besides the large main compartment, there are multiple pockets for organizing gear, including a "shove it" pocket with stretch panels for stashing a rain jacket, two water bottle pockets and a fleece-lined pouch on top for fragile items like sunglasses or MP3 players.

The pack comes with a hydration bladder sleeve with built-in exit port for a convenient option when on the trail all day.

Users liked the extra space and pocket options of the Day Trekker, but its long length made it unsuitable for children with short torsos.

Colors available: Black, Bright Orange, Royal Blue

A hydration compatible daypack with good capacity and pocket options for day or overnight treks.

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