L.L.Bean has been delivering classic styles, outdoor gear, and expert advice for over 100 years. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-man operation in Freeport, Maine. The company has grown into a global operation with headquarters just down the road from its original store. L.L. Bean products are designed to inspire. Motivate. Keep you cool and comfortable. Send you off in true style. Or simply make you feel good. They’re designed by people who get out in the world and come back with ideas that make your life easier, more fun and ready for adventure.