http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=33556&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3524&cat4=1006&shop_method=pp&feat=ssdpb1006

Any idea how warm that would be? It's not temperature rated and I don't know what the wool weight means. If I could physically pick the coat up and heft it I'd be fine, but just over the computer I'm clueless. I need it to be super warm! It doesn't say if it's 100% wool or not, either. Hmmmm....any insight?

TIA!

By Colette on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:01 am:

looks warm to me. Call LL Bean, they should be able to answer your questions.

By Eve on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:07 am:

I wear a wool coat that is light weight with just a nylon lining and it's pretty warm. I guess I don't know what SUPER warm means to you. We've had below zero temps and I am fine as long as I have my big scarf and gloves on. I wouldn't, however, wear the coat to a football game where I had to sit in 10 degree weather for a long period of time. But, going in and out of doors, I think it would be fine. If you are having to be outside, a warmer lining is the way to go.

By Kate on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:17 am:

Eve, what is a lightweight wool coat? Does the 22.5 ounce wool rating mean anything to you? We're in upstate NY but your weather is probably similar. I wish it was more descriptive! It doesn't even mention the hood I can see on it! It doesn't say if it's 100% wool, either. Not terribly impressed with the site.

He would mostly be going in and out of cars, but also snow shoveling.

By Eve on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:35 am:

My coat is 80% wool and 20% nylon. I've been looking at wool coats lately, and most are a blend. I would call them. They have very good quality products. I buy DD's winter gear from them. Normally, they rate them with the temp. info.! Hmmm, sorry I can't be of more help! I think they have some cute down coats. That would be very warm and light weight. Good luck!

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 01:19 am:

Lands End Squall Jacket

This is my jacket. I love it. With the right layers underneath and being able to zip the collar up to my nose, I'm so warm.

I have a dress coat that I bought 10 years ago when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter (she was born in March) and I hate it because it doesn't keep me very warm, especially when wearing dress clothes. The sleeves are kind of wide and the wind goes right up inside. I can't even remember the last time I wore it. I have no clue as to what weight it's wool is. Just checked. No label, except to dry clean. Bought it at Younker's. Should give to Goodwill or St Vincent de Paul. I don't wear it anymore.

By Colette on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 06:32 am:

If he's wearing it while shoveling snow, I'd look at the squall jackets instead.

By Kate on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 03:42 pm:

Thanks ladies. Squall jackets look warm, but we're hoping to just buy ONE coat, and we both prefer a wool toggle button style. I know what you mean, though, about wide sleeves that the wind gushes up as I have that type of coat.

However, I will keep my eye open for a good sale on a squall type jacket for prolonged outdoor activites!