L.L. Bean is one of those companies that make a bit of everything. However, don't make the assumption that they are a jack of all trades, master of none, instead consider the full phrase which continues, though ofttimes better than master of one. Thanks, Wikipedia!

L.L. Bean is focused on the outdoors. They make everything from kayaks to baby strollers, tents to sporks. Really. They also have a great line of footwear for the whole family that is as stylish as it is functional. Aesthetics are not sacrificed for performance, or vice versa.


Not only does L.L. Bean care about the quality of their product, but they are actively pursuing means to better care for the planet, from the environment to the welfare of their workers. They promote sustainable forest initiatives and green building. They utilize paper products created from recycled fibers for their catalogs. Basically they find ways to make their footprint all the lighter. We like this.

Check out L.L. Bean and then go outside. It's nice out there.