Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

We bought this tote for a heavy, valuable piece of electronics that we transport frequently- the protective box is way too cumbersome. It stands up wherever we put it, the handles stay upright too, ready to grab and go. The tough canvas is perfect protection & now all the support cables are collected in one neat package. Ideal for our purpose!

As always, great quality, service and nice monogramming

I now own 3 of these totes, they work so well for me. They are perfect for carrying gear for each of my dogs for dog training classes, and the other one I have used to tote everything from physical therapy equipment to a picnic lunch. Love how they are sturdy and stand upright. Great size.

This tote is my "go to" new baby gift. I always order a medium tote with long handles and a monogram of the baby's name. Every new Mom loves it! My only issue is there are few to none matching colors for the handle and monogram. I went with the customer recommendation of Reef Coral handle and Persimmon monogram. They are almost identical. Overall a great purchase due to great customer service advice.

I ordered this bag for an overseas trip to Shanghai. I initally ordered an X-Large but thought that might be too big. I sent an e-mail on a Sunday to Customer Service to change my order to a Large. I did not expect a response until Monday or Tuesday but about 15 minutes later my phone rang! It was LL Bean calling on a Sunday to assist me!!!! Wow! That was amazing. I received my bag as promised on the Thursday before I left. What a lifesaver! The bag is awesome and it carried all of my stuff to and from China. It was sturdy and perfect. I even had it monogrammed and it came out so well. I am super picky about my bags and LL Bean delivered. I like traditional things and the Boat and Tote is wonderful. Well done!

We use these bags to courier books back and forth from our public library bookmobile to the main building, and from library to library, daily. We've been using LLBean Boat and Tote bags for years because they are easier to manage than carrying storage boxes, they are long lasting, and we can custom monogram them for the various routes the books take! Red to bookmobile, blue to the city library, purple for Quilcene School, and green for the main county library! Handle colors match the monogram colors for easy tracking, and they are so durable, even with heavy use, the last years.

Got this for my daughter, as I have owned one for many years and found it extremely useful and durable. This one was a little larger than I expected, but as I had had it monogrammed, there would be no return. Didn't matter. She loved it and was able to tuck all her Christmas gifts inside to take them home when she left. Wonderful item!

Purchased the tote as a gift and it is all that it was advertised to be. Well sewn, heavy duty material. Got the monogram which makes it more personal.

I got this tote bag as a present in the past and I have one too, which has lasted years! Great material, long lasting, pretty. Very happy with purchase. People I have purchased this for have been very happy. I love the way they do the monogram! Very fancy-looking, yet professional.

I have MANY MANY MANY different kinds of LL Bean tote bags.....Every size it seemed but Small! I really LOVE the Boat and Tote bags the most. They seem to be the most sturdy bags that LLB has! These have been around for YEARS!!! They won't die! They are made of a HEAVY wt canvas! They are Made in Maine! So now I decided to get a small one. I do ALLOT of knitting and have been doing smaller projects. These are Super for smaller items at the groc store too! More so w/the plastic bags being thinner these days!!! This bag fit the bill!!! I didn't measure out the size. I found it to be bigger than what I expected it to be for a small bag! That's GREAT tho! I know many have commented about a pocket. Well then add a pencil case or a wristlet or some clear plastic boxes, in it and than you have something to help you keep your stuff more organized!!! I don't need a key fob. I use a lariat on my keys. I put this on the handles so my keys don't go to the bottom of the bag. Many have mentioned using it for a purse; I found it rather big to use for a purse.... I SUGGEST you measure out the size of the bag you think you want and take it from there as to getting it. You will be Surprised w/the room in the SMALL bag! These are the BEST BAGS ANYONE CAN EVER GET! I highly suggest you have several of all sizes in your home and you will be very happy you have them!

We have bought this very bag several times....they keep relocating to other family members. They love them also...just forget to return them. What can I say...we all love them and I only hope we can keep this one at least for a while.

I gave the medium-sized canvas tote bag to my daughter as a gift. She loved it, and has told me that the bag is the perfect size for a day at the beach- towel, book, water bottle, sunscreen and snacks fit easily. She also loves the sturdy fabric and the monogram!

I adore this bag in all sizes and colors. I have every size bag myself. It first, was given to me as a baby gift. Now it is my go to baby gift for family and friends. I often fill it up with goodies. Everyone I have given it to also loves the bag. I get them monogram to make it personal. I also suggest getting the long handle for the large and extra large bags otherwise they are difficult to carry.

Not something you would necessarily purchase for yourself, but should consider! We were very proud to give this as a gift, and the recipient was thrilled. So glad we went with the longer handles, and the monogram made it extra special. As the recipient stated, it will probably outlast him! Very happy with our purchase, and highly recommend.

I purchased the open Boat n Tote for my grandson with his name monogrammed on the front. I have purchased Boat n Tots for each on by grandkids. The kids will fill their totes with toys to bring with them whenever they come to Grandma's house. When it is time to return home, they collect their toys and bring them home again. Always handy to have a Boat n Tote around the house.

Ordered my medium open top tote bag in peony (with monogram) this past Sunday and received today (Tuesday!). Unbelievably quick service! The monogram adds that perfect extra touch to the tote thanks to Ryan, my stitcher. This is the perfect sized tote for library books, small trips to the market, work lunches or anything really. Very pleased and will be ordering matching totes in larger sizes.

We've purchased LL Bean totes many times over the years because they are a great quality and last for years! We often purchase them for baby gifts to tote the baby's toys and things, and for birthday gifts with a name or monogram. The large is a generous size for hauling/toting things.

I bought this tote bag because I do a lot of crocheting and needed a larger bag for my bigger projects. This bag is durable, no flaws, and the monogram is beautiful. To my surprise this bag is huge!! Perfect fit for the large afghan I was crocheting. My afghan is 63"X 63" so, folded in the bag there is still plenty of room to spare. This tote would be great for traveling, beach or anything really. I love it and I love LLBean's great products.

Tote is well made and as described. Free monogram and 3 day free shipping. Very satisfied and would recommend .

I bought two of the tote bags as Christmas gifts for my two daughters, ordering a special monogram with the name of their new venture. The business name consisted of 11 characters which was one more than the recommended allowance. I called L.L.Bean and the staff were so helpful, working to create a "custom two line" monogram. The tote bags looked great and my girls were thrilled and report using them for multiple purposes; hauling books to the library as well as packing business items and flyers. Thanks L.L Bean.

I gave this bag to a friend's daughter who had just given birth. She loved the monogram tote and will use it to bring the baby's clothes, etc. for an overnight or to the beach. It is roomy and sturdy and attractive looking.

Many years ago, before my granddaughters were born, my husband ordered me a large tote for me to carry my teacher things back and forth to school. This holiday season, I decided to order two bags in the Hunter green medium and monogrammed with our granddaughters' names. The purpose was for the girls (age 5 and 10) to use them for their Irish dance lessons and competitions. Since I was so late in ordering, we could not get them in time for xmas so I printed out a picture of them from the monogram selection page and placed that in a gift box with the note saying that they should check their mail for another belated surprise. They got them for New Years and were delighted. . . just in time for their next feis! P.S. The seamstress for the team embroidered the dance slippers in Hunter green on each to make them even more "special"! Everyone was extremely pleased with the purchase and service! Thanks LL Bean! We love you!

These were a gift for a friend who had seen mine and liked them. I bought my first bag about 45 years ago . . . and it's still going strong !! Some of the stitching in the handles has worn away but that's it. And yes, I know I could return it to have it re-stitched or to get a new one, but I like to think it has just developed some character. At the grocery store the cashiers love these bags because they stand up and open by themselves and so they are easy to pack.I have three of these and love them. I also have another bag in size large. I do not use this for groceries because it becomes to heavy for me ( I'm 72 ) but I do use it for moving other lighter stuff around and occasionally as an overnight bag. These bags are strong, long lasting, an definitely worth the investment.

I ordered my husband a Boat and Tote with camo straps and his monogram to use as his gym bag. He absolutely loves it! I caught a glimpse of his old gym bag and was almost embarrassed for him--the straps were threadbare and worn out and faded. His new gym bag is so great looking, it's almost too nice to use at the gym.

The tote I ordered arrived promptly and was exactly what I ordered. It was trimmed in the color I ordered and the monogram was beautiful. It has served me perfectly in various ways.