Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

I can see why these get so many 5 star reviews. I'm the pilot of an antique airplane (1943) that doesn't have a baggage compartment. The plane has tandem seating so whatever I carry has to set on the narrow back seat. I needed something I could stow my camping equipment in. This is perfect. I can fit my cot, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, plus personal items in this bag and keep it contained in the back seat when I fly on overnight trips to airshows and camping events. I had mine personalized with a monogram. This bag uses fantastic materials and is well made. I can't imagine ever wearing it out. I like this bag so well, I plan to order these (in smaller sizes) as gifts for family members!

Purchased as a Gift for Family member. Monogram made it Special as Beach bag and numerous other uses for everyday purposes. A Big Hit! Will buy again.

Traditional Cape Cod …so handy and strong..great quick service

Our three-year-old grandson has one of these and uses it extensively, especially for trips to grandma and grandpa's house. Very roomy, holds everything from stuffed animals to his little backpack with extra clothes, etc. New baby now has his own, with his three letter monogram. Very happy with the quality and delivery.

We were sailors for almost 30 years and LL Bean Boat Totes became a staple for carrying provisions to the boat, packing beach towels for a trip ashore and many more things. For her bridal shower last year, I got my daughter the medium zip top with long handles with her new monogram. She loved it. This year she dropped a hint she'd like the large one. I got her two - one with regular handles (great for lugging heavy stuff and one with long straps for lighter loads (gear for gym, picnic in the park), as it can go on your shoulder. Now it looks like she has matched luggage. LLBean totes are sturdiest, have best handles and last longer than other that may appear similar!

I purchased these bags for Christmas gifts for the people I do business with! Knowing LLBEAN's quality of workmanship I thought it would be a wonderful and perfect bag to fill with goodies!

This is my standard baby present gift because it is never out grown or wears out. I've probably ordered 30 or so of them and the babies I gave them to at first are now grown and having children of their own but they still have the tote bag I gave them with their name on it. It's great for taking supplies to church - diapers, crayons and books, etc., for school, for picnics, for sleep overs, as a book bag, in college. . . . . Every mother who's received one loves it and finds it so useful; for every baby it's a life long gift. Ten stars!

I hoped this would be our go to bag to take along on our boat, but Paul (whose name is embroidered on the bag) has filled it with his "stuff" so it won't be going with us on our boat rides. I'm disappointed, but he loves it.

Wanted a beach tote to carry large beach towels and misc items. Was not disappointed! Can easily carry 4 large towels and other items. Sturdy construction and Monogram a plus

The LL Bean tote bag is an indispensable basic and also a great gift! You can never have too many! Spring for a monogram!

This tote bag is the best I've ever owned. In the last 30-40 years I've probably purchased over 30 bags either for gifts or for my own use. They are so sturdy!! I bet they can easily carry and support 50 pounds or more. They stand up on their own, so you can easily pack them. Everyone I give the totes to loves them; and the monogram option makes them even more special.

Perfect bag for a reason! Great fabric & size Lots of cute colors We like 'em in every size!

What can I say? There's no room for improvement with this LLBean staple. You just can't go wrong. Sturdy, well-made and even better with a monogram. Never change this staple!

Got this bag as a gift for my cousin's birthday. It is beautiful and she loves it! Even monogrammed, it came really fast. Glad I got it!

I have ordered many small tote bags over the years. I purchased the totes for gifts for new babies. Monogram names on them makes a special bag. The small bag is a great size. I would like to order colors in the small size that are available in the Medium and Large sizes..

This is my new gym bag. I purchased the small size and it fits my water bottle, ear buds, small wallet, keys and small umbrella. I love the monogram. The letter size is perfect. It's durable and just what I was looking for.

This is my second tote and I love it. It is the perfect size for me to carry items back and forth to work. It is cute and sturdy. Loved the monogram!

I LOVE this bag. It holds EVERYTHING. All my work, my purse, shopping...EVERYTHING! Love the turquoise color and the monogram. Just a great, fun, work, summer bag (that I use all year long!)

I recently purchased an open top, medium Boat and Tote bag to replace the one I had used for nearly 18 years. The original bag was a gift, and it contained the name and embroidered image of a Dachshund like mine. We lost that dog in mid-December and I didn't want to continue using the bag. I had used it as my "school bag", and except for the frayed handles and some stains I had caused, it was still in great shape! I certainly could have gotten many more good years of use from it, but I couldn't bear to look at the name and picture of my precious doggie. :( The replacement bag I ordered is identical to the original, but contains only my monogram. The bag is very well made and has plenty of room for all the books, etc, that I put in it. I look forward to using it for many, many years. I don't believe it is possible to wear out one of these bags! Bean does not disappoint!

Bought this for my daughter who is a school teacher. She LOVES it. It is beautifully crafted and very sturdy. The monogramming gives it a nice touch.

After falling in love with my XL Boat & Tote, I purchased 3 more in other sizes (Medium & Large). We cannot get enough of these wonderful, sturdy tote bags! Never before has a tote bag been so well made and versatile enough to use in a million ways. These bags will last a lifetime and the iconic style is perfect regardless what you use it for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I've admired these classic tote bags for many years due to the quintessential New England style and reports from friends and shoppers of its amazing durability. This was my first purchase and I have to say, they were right! I love it so much that I just ordered three more in various sizes (2 large, 1 medium). This tote is virtually indestructible! It's sturdy and very well made. It holds far more weight than I can carry with absolutely no stress on the stitching and it's versatile too! We've used it for road trips, afternoons at the beach and as an overnight bag. Don't be intimidated by the price... these totes are worth every penny considering they will last for decades! Being able to choose the color and add names or monograms is an added bonus. The style never fails to draw positive attention from other shoppers. If you're looking for top quality, durability and iconic style, search no further - this is your bag. It's the best tote bag I've ever owned and I highly recommend it.

I had a similar tote bag for years, but the handles wore out. This bag is a great bargain for the quality-- The fabric is thick and sturdy. It stands up, unlike other open bags that will fall over and dump the contents everywhere. The monogram is perfectly stitched. I don't know about cleaning it--time will tell, but I'm very happy to have this bag--the iconic L.L.Bean Boat and Tote.

Perfect size and monogram. Delivery was very fast. It is exactly what I had expected. You can't beat the durability of this tote. I have 5 others and like to use these as personalized gifts.

I bought this bag for a college bound graduate, handles and monogram in his selected college colors. He was thrilled. But moreso because I had bought his older brother the same bag in his college colors. Older brother assured younger brother that he'd enjoy his bag very much. It transports dirty laundry from dorm to home very well!