Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Medium

Nice fabric. I like the long handles. Construction not up to par: thread ends not trimmed, side seam puckered.

There's no other tote for me but LL Bean.

I am a college student and I wanted a tote that I could put some books in on the go to campus. I originally ordered the large but that was too big for my liking, the large looked more like a beach tote or maybe if you have children and need to carry a lot of things.The medium is a better size for everyday use, but I do wish it was just a tad bigger for the days when I have to bring a lot to campus with me at once. Also, I wish it had either a front pocket or some kind of inside pocket to store my phone, keys, small things etc. Other than that, it is very nice quality and I love the navy trim with my navy monogram :) The option to chose long handles is nice because I like to carry totes over my shoulder. I called customer service to do the exchange and it was very simple and not stressful at all. My new product came in earlier before the estimated delivery date. Great company!

I have had these for years this new one I wore out to brunch and the hitting on my dark jeans legs left denim marks, it was filthy. Didn't realize it took stains so quickly. Looks a bit beat and I cleaned it when I got home. I am about to throw it in the washer. I ordered a huge one for the beach but didn't wear dark denim those times. That bag looks great still.

I bought this bag to replace my much loved older model that I've had for the past decade. My sister bought it for me when I became a teacher, and I hauled papers, lunch, coffee, and a laptop in it everywhere! After so much use, I decided to replace it. While this new one has shorter handles and anarrower bottom, it's slightly taller than my old one, and is ample to haul my teacher stuff once more. Here's to theenxt decade!

These are definitely the best totes around. They hold their shape and are durable. It's a plus that different sizes are available. I would like to see the burlap offered in different colors--the off white does get dirty easily.

I love Boat and Totes. I have 8 of them. I recently bought a small one as a gift and got it monogrammed with script. I was so sad when it arrived. The bag was the same wonderful quality as usual. However, the script was way too tiny for the small bag. I was very disappointed. I returned and I'm awaiting a replacement in a different font. I really hope it's better. I have no idea what LL Bean is thinking using such a tiny, unreadable font. I still love the company and buy often, but this needs adjusted. Nobody wants a tiny, unreadable font on their bag.

This bag feels thinner and less structured than the one I bought for a gift last year.

I must agree with some of the other reviews. Has the material changed? The quality? The bag is thin and stiff. I have one from another company that I have had for years, and it is soft and bendable. My daughter wanted the Bean tote because it was advertised and apparently was the one going viral. I hope she likes it, but I am not pleased with it myself. I bought her the little keychain to give as a gift, because the bag was on backorder and I didn't think it would get here in time for Christmas. The little keychain feels more like what I would expect the big bag to feel like. It is the soft and thick material.

New look / design - less bottom trim - the color that matches the handles - what a surprise to see this so small. I have had these bags for years and the color came up a couple inches on the sides. On the recent purchase maybe an inch. The photo is accurate - much smaller. A change to a classic that might not be the best.

The monogram is small and does not fit for the size of the bag. Looks bad. Very disappointed

I purchased 5 of these bags but only 1 was delivered on time. In fact, 1 order want canceled on me after a month of delays, and another I'm still waiting for after 2 months. Cute but not worth the wait.

The quality's all over the place. It's a good bag overall, but there are so many minor details that make me wonder how nobody caught them.

Love this bag so much and purchased for my daughter's baby shower. It said "boy mom" but when it arrived it was very off-centered. Disappointed because I waited several weeks and it was a gift.

Almost Perfect, but Concerned About the Seam I love the size and style of the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote it's sturdy, holds everything I need. The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 5 is because the seam looks a little loose, and I'm worried it might come apart over time. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Good quality bag, the monogram was smaller than expected.

The product was great. However, I placed the order in May for my daughter's birthday and the order kept getting backordered and did not arrive until August 16th.

Love the bag but super wrinkled and can't get it out.

Love the size of this bag and will use it a lot. The only issue is the straps. They literally stand straight up at all times and have no give. Hopefully they will soften over time so the straps will fall to the side. Other than that, it's a great bag. Would buy again.

I have several Boat and Tote, some are many years old. This one arrived with sloppy unfinished edges. They are sending me a new one but it is backordered and will not be here in time for what I ordred it for. I will still use it but disappointed it will not be here in time.

Took almost 3 months to get this bag. Arrived after my daughters birthday and was not pleased with the monogram.

I was disappointed with the amount of time it took to receive my tote. I waited several months and when it was due to arrive I was given notice that it was delayed another 30 days. Its material is very hard and stiff. Very difficult to use. It's pretty, but not necessarily worth the wait.

The extra large is too big and the Large is too small. I returned the extra large and got the large, but I can't fit all of my organ music and organ shoes in it. And there is no pocket on the outside for small stuff.

Bring back pocket in the front. Old bag had longer straps also

I got this in a Medium which I like. It can fit a fair amoung without seeming bulky. Then I ordered small. It is well-made and cute looking. But it seems heavy, especially when there are several items in it. Maybe it will become more flexible over time.