2 women in bathing suits walking by the water on a beautiful summer day.

Summer


Man standing waist deep in a river fly fishing.

How to Fly Cast: The 4-Part Cast

Close up of people picking a fly for a fishing rod.

The Right Fly (and Why)

Son and father looking at spin fishing rod.

Get the Family Started Fishing

A smiling man and woman standing knee deep in water with fly fishing equipment.

Welcome to the Catch: A Bond Forged by Fishing


Three men fishing with spin rods.

Welcome to the Catch: Catching Fish, Changing Lives

A father teaching a son how to fly fish.

5 Tips to Catch More Fish

A man and woman in waders fly-fishing in a river.

What to Wear Fishing

A man standing in a river fly-fishing.

Get Started Fly Fishing


MacKenzie in a kayak holding a fish next to her instructor who is also in a kayak.

Kayak Fishing for Beginners

Two smiling people in L.L.Bean kayaks.

Kayak Buying Guide

Smiling woman in an L.L.Bean kayak.

5 Things to Know Before You Start Kayaking

Woman paddling on a stand up paddleboard.

Get Started Paddling


A man paddling a SUP on the ocean, a play video icon in the center.

What to Wear When Paddling

A kayak instructor outside with several kayaks, play video symbol in the center.

How to Stand and Paddle on a SUP

A kayak instructor outside with several kayaks, play video symbol in the center.

Kayaks 101: Getting to Know Your Kayak

4 kayakers paddling on the ocean near the rocky shore, a play video icon in the center.

5 Tips for Paddling Safely


People in two canoes paddling on a lake

10 Amazing Family Canoe Trips

A man holding a kayak paddle sitting in a kayak on the water, a play video icon in the center.

How to Paddle a Kayak

4 friends canoe camping

SUP 101: Getting to Know Your Paddleboard

Family of 4 kayaking on a lake

10 Expert Tips for New Kayak Owners


MacKenzie standing by a car with a kayak on top.

How to Transport Your Kayak

MacKenzie in a kayak by a dock.

How to Get Into Your Kayak

4 friends canoe camping

Get Started Canoe and Kayak Camping

Friends outside sitting around a campfire.

Get Started Camping


Child with mom and dad eating a toasted marshmallow.

Together Outside: Toddlers in Tents

Laughing children cuddled inside sleeping bags in a tent.

Beginner's Guide to Backyard Camping

A couple and their dog sitting in a tent.

Guide to Choosing the Best Tent

A woman outside at a campsite, text: What to Pack for Car Camping and the L.L.Bean logo.

What to Pack for Car Camping


A car with open hatchback, packed to the brim with camping gear, text: How to Pack for Car Camping and the L.L.Bean logo.

How to Pack for Car Camping

A person and a dog inside a tent watching the sunset.

Tips for Camping with Dogs

Stephanie standing at a table covered with camping essentials, camping and outdoor gear on shelves in the background, a play video icon in the center.

10 Clever Camping Hacks, Tips, and Tricks

Father and daughter making a camp meal

6 Fun Camping Meals to Make with Kids


A yummy s'more with melted chocolate.

8 Delicious Twists on the Classic S'more

Nate sitting in front of a fire at a campsite.

How to Start a Campfire

A just lit lean-to fire in a fire ring.

3 Types of Campfires: How & When to Build Them

4 smiling kids in a huddle, shot from below looking up at faces and blue sky.

Summer Camp Packing List


Woman in a tent looking at the camera, text How to Break Down a Tent and L.L.Bean logo.

How to Break Down a Tent

A man and a woman looking at an insect repelling shirt, a play video icon in the center.

Tick Prevention Tips

Sunrise with 3 people standing on a mountain top facing the sun

5 Reasons Why Sleeping Outside Makes Life Better

Two children standing on a sun-dappled path in a grove of tall trees, looking up into the trees.

Friluftsliv: The Joy of Open-Air Living


Happy family camping at twilight with L.L.Bean gear

Fun Activities for Summer Evenings

Overhead of a picnic table with everything you need for backyard fun.

8 Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks

Lush green outdoor patio with 2 L.L. Bean All Weather chairs, a setee and table.

Build a Better Backyard

Close-up of a rope hammock.

How to Clean Your Hammock


3 friends sitting on a blanket on the grass having a picnic in the city.

Picnic Recipes to Take to the Park This Summer

A young girl in an L.L. Bean sweatshirt with a flashlight playing flashlight tag

Easy Outdoor Games for Kids

Yellow bird sitting on a tree limb.

Birding Basics

Interior view of a bed in front of a window.

The Perfect Outdoor Reading Spot


Smiling dad and children laying in L.L.Bean hammock.

The At-Home Guide to Outdoor Family Fun

Mom an daughter kneeling down in green grass, setting up an L.L.Bean croquet set.

5 Classic Backyard Games

2 blue adirondack chairs on a deck overlooking the ocean.

How to Clean Outdoor Furniture

Black and red plaid picnic blanket with wooden board with cheese and bread.

6 Ways to Prepare the Perfect Picnic


A couple sitting on a fence looking out at the water, their tent set up on a platform behind them.

6 Ways to Get Ready to Spend Spring Outside

An L.L.Bean instructor behind a table covered with things to consider bringing on a hike, a play video icon in the center.

Get Started Hiking

Yellowstone National Park Waterfall and double rainbow.

10 Best Hikes with Waterfalls

2 hikers wearing large packs and using hiking poles, shot from behind, beautiful mountain scene and blue sky.

How to Choose Your Next Hiking Pack


2 people hiking, a play video icon in the center.

What to Wear Hiking

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How to Choose a Pair of Hiking Boots

A woman wearing a backpack in the woods, looking at the camera and holding a hiking boot.

How to Break In Your Hiking Boots

Smiling mom and children outside in L.L. Bean clothing

10 Family Hiking Tips, Tricks and Hacks


4 kids sitting on a bench on an athletic field with their school backpacks.

How to Choose the Only Pack They'll Ever Need

An L. L. Bean Customer Service Rep standing behind a table of walking shoes with a play video symbol.

How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes

Stephanie sitting on a beach blanket at the beach, a play video icon in the center.

What to Bring to the Beach

Person riding a bike on a dirt path through tall grass.

Do It Yourself: Get Your Bike Ready to Ride


Family of 4 sitting in and around a sun shelter on the beach.

Get Ready for Fun in the Sun at the Beach

A woman standing on top of a flat top mountain in a yoga pose.

5 Ways to Take Your Workout Outside this Summer

A beautiful rock formation against a bright blue sky with a Zion National Park entrance sign in the foreground.

Discover the Power of Parks

Family standing in the rain smiling.

8 Ideas for Rainy Day Fun


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