Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Medium

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

Well made, sturdy and I'm glad I chose the longer handles.

If you don't need a zipper top. You'll be better off without it. It would be cool to embroider on both sides.

Quality and craftsmanship of the bag are great, however the stitching on the tote was not great. It seemed hastily done and there were slight gaps in the stitching when I compare it side by side to older bags I have

good quality overall but still has some untrimmed threads and the bottom of the tote was kind of dirty when I recieve the item

I mistakenly got the extra large and it was too big. My fault. But I love these totes and use them in all Other sizes.

Great bag, but is is much larger than I thought it would be. Also, due to the large (tall) size, the handles need to be shortened several inches. I am six feet tall and the bag hits the floor unless you compensate by changing the grip on the handles.