Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

I love my bag HOWEVER I opted for the short straps thinking I wouldn't like the look of the longer ones and they're too short in my opinion. They limit what all you can put in the bag while still being able to carry it comfortably and even without much in it it's hard to get the straps up to your elbow to carry while wearing a winter coat let alone up to your should to haul. I much would've preferred longer straps

Great tote but miss the pocket. Every great tote should have a pocket

Excellent quality. I wish the straps were an inch or two longer so I could put it on my shoulder more comfortably. I know it comes with (much) longer straps as well, but those long straps are so long they prevent one from comfortably carrying the tote in your hands when you don't want it on the shoulder. (With the longer straps the tote practically drags drags the floor when held normally.) A happy "medium" would be nice.

This is a lovely bag. The seams on the sides show the selvage of the canvas as it comes off the bolt. The quality of a Bean bag should look more professional. This is just my opinion.

Useful tote. It might be heresy to suggest but I do wish LLBean would consider adding some interior pockets & a key fob. Something to consider

This makes two of these I have plus another three in camo...I gave it four stars because Bean refuses to make this size bag in camo...why??? You make other bags that I am sure don't sell that well but camo does...

I needed to replace my longtime tote bag for heavy library books so based on the reviews this was the ticket. So far I am pleased with my purchase, but knowing this is handmade, couldn't the maker, Ryan, have snipped off the excess threads *see attached photos?) If I'm making something, I certainly am going to pay attention to these details. Just seems like a silly thing to overlook that makes your product seem carefully finished.

With it had the exterior pocket or a little interior one for a phone. But otherwise excellent. Love how sturdy the fabric is

Wish it had inside pockets instead of just a plain bag.

The tag on the tote and bot bag was different from what I payed. They credited my credit card.

Overall its really cute but i was expecting a softer texture for the actual bag.

The material is a bit too stiff and the arm hole would be better if the straps were just a smidge longer.

Nice big ol' bag. Not fancy, but will help you schlep your s*#t.

It is a major disappointment that L.L. Bean discontinued their custom color Boat and Tote bags. White is boring.

I had an bag like this from L.L. Bean made in the early 90's. However it was consumed in the fire here in So. Oregon. The old one had a vinyl bottom and the stitching was better. However, it works just fine for what I needed it for, just liked the old one better.

Like a new pair of jeans, this canvas tote needs severe pounding and scrubbing to break it in! But I love it.

Cute bag but really wish the straps were longer. The longer strap is too long but the shorter strap is too short- is this just a short girl problem?

It's roomy and comfortable to carry. I wish the fabric was soft not stiff.

Great sturdy bag, almost fits everything our family of 5 needs luckily I have the smaller tote as well. Wish it had a zipper or even just an inside pocket to hold a cell phone safely out of sand, theft etc. Overall love it and know it will last forever- the yellow is the best pop of color for summer!

I love that this bag is the same style and quality as the L size that I already have. But I feel that the M size bag should be slightly bigger than it actually is. Otherwise no regrets.

very classic and roomy but wish it had at least one side pocket. Also note its very stiff at first takes a while to work in but they last forever!

All these totes are great. Sturdy & so convenient. I just wish you still made the smaller ones. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was that I would like a smaller one. It will still get used a lot.

Sturdy, same quality as my 30 year old large totes. My old totes were showing some age, but I wish I had gotten the larger tote. I thought my old ones were the same size, but they are bigger.

It's good quality but the stitching there's a lot of hanging threads and I'm afraid that it will loosen overtime.

Would have given a 5 stars if it had a pocket inside- that's the only downside about this tote- plus wish there was more colors to choose from the large size is great lots of rooms