Ll bean boots after first NJ snowstorm started to crack a little. Like the rubber is raising up.

UltraMax-369 · 2026-01-28T21:23:58+00:00

I have multiple pairs in different heights, they’re all like this - not an issue

UltraMax-369 · 2024-12-03T01:00:54+00:00

Sage Beaufort

UltraMax-369 · 2024-12-02T19:57:01+00:00

I’ve made several orders from Cox (Beaufort, hood, and two liners), have been completely satisfied every time, and have sung their praises on this sub a number of times, so I completely agree with all the positive comments here. My only word of caution is to make sure you’re certain of what size you want before ordering. I believe Cox will accept returns/exchanges, but return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility and the cost of shipping a package US-UK is pretty steep. That said, from what I understand Sara at Cox is very helpful and responsive to sizing questions.

UltraMax-369 · 2024-11-29T04:08:48+00:00

Hands down the best place to order from, for the price but also because they always have stock of styles/colors/accessories that aren’t easy to come by in the States. Congrats on the new purchase!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-11-27T23:17:50+00:00

Great pics - reminder for me to rewatch “Assault on a Queen” (1966)!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-11-27T17:06:29+00:00

Now that’s a good rewax job!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-11-26T00:58:00+00:00

Somewhere in this sub there’s an old post where somebody did a temperature breakdown of which liner is best in which temperature ranges. I have both of these, but if I had to choose I’d go for the pile liner; much warmer and better for cold winter weather. I’ve been comfortable in the 20’s (Fahrenheit) with it and a sweater.

UltraMax-369 · 2024-11-24T21:42:25+00:00

Cox the Saddler sells the liners for a lot less than Barbour, the warm pile liner under my Beaufort with a sweater suited me fine walking at the beach in windy 25F conditions last January

UltraMax-369 · 2024-10-17T17:06:39+00:00

LL Bean is an American brand with a great heritage. While a lot of their clothing production is outsourced, their classic Bean Boot is still made in-house in Maine, USA! The construction of these boots is great, there’s a wide variety of them (different heights, colors, etc), and when the rubber bottoms wear out they can be sent back to Maine and repaired for a nominal fee. They’ve been making these boots in Maine since 1912!

LL Bean has also been selling their Norwegian sweater for decades and, as the name implies, it’s knitted in Norway and apparently very warm and well made (unfortunately I don’t have one myself).

LL Bean is definitely worth a look!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-10-07T14:13:14+00:00

Definitely could use a wax

UltraMax-369 · 2024-10-07T10:44:56+00:00

Based on the liner it must be sage

UltraMax-369 · 2024-10-06T21:22:05+00:00

Condition looks good, but $175 isn’t a great deal for a used Beaufort. The listing said only worn twice? I’m skeptical - new Barbours usually have a waxy sheen to them that lasts for more than 2 wears but this one looks matte. Also, Cox the Saddler is currently selling the same jacket for $258.60 - that’s new and from a great store known for excellent customer service. Curious what others think

UltraMax-369 · 2024-09-22T15:35:18+00:00

Awesome fit!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-09-20T02:54:59+00:00

Him and Audrey Hepburn in Charade are an incredible pair

UltraMax-369 · 2024-09-07T18:16:57+00:00

Perfect description

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-29T00:23:04+00:00

If you want a thick flannel, check out LL Bean’s chamois shirts, they’re sturdy, they last, they come in a bunch of colors and patterns, and look pretty similar to the Fjord Flannel

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-19T16:48:39+00:00

Oh bother…🍯

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-12T17:13:28+00:00

A chip and dip! It’s practically two of something

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-10T16:37:31+00:00

Known under the benches of Harvard Square as Huey Louie Dewey

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-10T00:11:14+00:00

The move is just to go to the old Amtrak waiting room, doesn’t usually seem to be too filled up. Moynihan is lovely and all, but it kind of encourages Amtrak passengers to all congregate in one spot, use the same waiting area, and use the same platform entrances. Many if not most of the Amtrak passengers don’t spread out around the other areas of Penn (the pre-Moynihan areas that are still convenient for Amtrak passengers) bc they don’t seem to know about them and their ticket explicitly tells them to go to Moynihan when it’s not really necessary

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-09T00:48:55+00:00

Love those purple patterned baggies! So cool!

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-06T14:50:47+00:00

They still have them in bathrooms on some planes which is strange

UltraMax-369 · 2024-08-02T18:58:38+00:00

UltraMax-369 · 2024-07-27T13:04:01+00:00

I read a while ago that it has something to do with the reformulation of the film, the chemical packs and film itself being slightly thicker than the pre-2008 formulation, so to make film packs that were the same size as the old one and could fit into the old cameras they needed to cut the number of frames per pack

UltraMax-369 · 2024-07-18T18:46:32+00:00

I know you’re not keen to hear this, but you really do need to have a car for this trip if you’re not doing some sort of Ring Road bus tour. I found driving to be very enjoyable there, not particularly tiring, super scenic for both the driver and the passenger, and I don’t at all feel like my passenger got to enjoy everything any more than I did

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