Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

I love this tote. I've had an XL with long handles since I was a teen (almost 20 years), had to get a new one (with an updated monogram) when I got married. The bag is perfect for two people on a long weekend and the long handles make it easy to carry!

You can not beat the quality of LL Bean! This is my 3rd tote - all different styles & sizes, I love them all. This specific one is for my son to take his snow stuff to school & home. Easy to use, carry, holds it's shape & is the perfect size! I know he will use it for years to come! :)

Over 15 years ago, I purchased this same style bag in the original LLBean store. We have used it for everything and it is still going strong. But I wanted one with my name on it, so I ordered the new bag. Let me assure you that there is no quality differece between the old and new bag. We have purchased many things from Bean and will continue to do so. Thanks for your outstanding quality and customer service.

I have two in the largest size, one just wasn't enough! I love them. Use them all the time, not just for easy transfer of groceries from the car to the house, but also frequently for mailing parcels at the PO. I am an artist so I make frequent trips to the PO and these bags are lifesavers.

I HAVE PURCHASED THESE TOTES IN ALL DIFFERENT SIZES! Absolutely LOVE them all! I have totes that are 10+ years old and they are in perfect shape! They are made extremely well.......made to last! These make excellent gifts for new moms, family road trips, or even sporting events!

I love these bags, have some I've used for more than ten years. This one was a gift for someone who has wanted one for ages. The only thing I don't care much for is that they don't clean very well. You're not supposed to put them in washer but had sticky liquid spill in it. It wasn't in original shape when it came out, but it was clean and I use it for the same things I did before.

I bought several of these with the long handles and customized with initials for gifts. One family for their boat and two others for their needlework transportation. Perfect size and very sturdy. Everything fits inside and holds the weight! I will buy more of these.

Excellent product. Exactly as ordered. Received right on time.

This bag looks well made just like the bag I still use from 20+ years ago.

I still have one of these tote bags from probably 30 years ago and still use it to tote stuff to a day at the beach or lake, take items to the farm or to visit family and friends. Yes mine is a little worn after all these years but still love it. I decided this would be our gift of choice this year for several of our family members and children. Great gift that will last forever.

I was impressed by the quality and durability of this bag. Sits upright by itself so baggers prefer it to those .99 reusable bags that grocery stores sell. The canvas fabric is much heavier than I imagined. I'm quite happy with my choice.

I ordered the monogrammed Boat and Tote Bag as a gift. Very happy with the product and service. It arrived on time. The monogramming was beautiful. The gift receiver was thrilled with it.

Purchased a Tote Bag, came sooner then I expected. Love the bag. Have had this bag, given to me almost 30 years ago and am still using it. Have bought this same bag as gifts and now bought a new one for myself. Looking forward to many years of using it for almost anything. Thank you, Kathlyn Wilmoth

I ordered this to be my Crossfit bag. It is perfect for my use.

This tote is an immediate favorite of the check-out folks at my grocery store.

These totes are so sturdy, well-made, and last for a lifetime! We have a house full of them in all sizes and use them just about every day for carrying everything from beach gear to groceries, firewood to dog toys. The canvas is heavyweight, so the totes stand up on their own, which is handy when filling them and they can hold more weight than we can lift! Have given them as gifts to friends and family with rave comments. Knowing they are still made in Maine is great! Highly recommend!

I love giving this bag as a baby gift. The parents can use it for years to come. Love the quality...we have a 15 and 13 year old who received these bags as baby gifts and we still use them.

I absolutely love this tote! I use it for work everyday and know it will last me a very long time. Such a quality piece. AND I really like the monogram!

I love the large size of this bag. The product is sturdy and has a great look.

This is exactly what I was looking for. A heavy duty grocery bag that stands up on its own. I was surprised on how well the bag was constructed. Good product.

My college student used my extra large bag (regular size straps) until I bought one for her as a Christmas gift. She lives on campus within 1 hour from home. This bag was useful to tote laundry, seasonal transition clothes, sport equipment and occasionally it was used as a beach bag. I also found it useful to lug loose items (food as well as paper towels, utensils, garbage bags, etc) for tailgate parties and post game potlucks. I went with short straps because my student is 5' 3." Any longer, the bag would drag on the floor. The regular handles are long enough to swing onto shoulders. This bag holds up well after several washings.

Great little bag. I ordered monogram on both sides of bag. It came with one side only. LLBean said it was a mistake, the order was clear -- both sides. They offered to send another with 2 sides. I chose not to send it back because it likely would have been thrown away. IT's fine with the initials on one side. So, if you want initials on both sides, be sure to emphasize this.

I have over a dozen of these totes in mini, small, medium and large over the last 20+ years. Only one wore out carrying dog stuff after 10+ years. Please bring back the mini size, they are perfect as a weekend purse just for keys, wallet and phone. And all those ones with the Christmas tree, flowers etc that can be used for gift bags. I miss them so much.

Boat and Tote bags make amazing grocery bags. I use the small, medium and large but the medium seem to be the most ideal. The small are nice to separate out veggies or cleaning products. The large are nice for holding larger bulky items but they hold a ton so if they are filled with smaller items they get heavy. The medium are a great size and hold the right amount for easy carrying. The baggers love them because the bags are so sturdy it makes them easy to fill. The hardest part is getting the baggers to fill them to the brim. They are used to flimsy cheap bags.

The Boat & Tote is always the perfect gift and it can be monogramed. Everyone loves them. They never wear out.