Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

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.

I had heard about the quality of the L. L. Bean Boat and Tote bags for years but this was my first purchase. When I first touched the bag I knew it was a quality product. The canvas is a heavy durable fabric and the workmanship is impressive. This bag will be a Christmas gift so I had it monogrammed to add a personal touch, it turned out beautifully. I am so impressed with this product that I am buying a larger size with a monogram as second gift. Overall, I would definately recommend this bag.

This was my first LLBean Boat and Tote and I am in love! It's such high quality, heavy material and the monogram is lovely. The Large is a little too big for my intended use (large work bag), but thats ok! I'll find a ton of uses for it, and I already ordered a Medium. If you pay a little more attention to the dimensions than I did when ordering, you will be very satisfied!

Ordered a medium canvas Boat Tote with monogram. When I received it the monogram was incorrect. I called customer service to make sure it wasn't my mistake, it wasn't. They were great! Sent me another one, expedited shipment at no charge to me. I love it! Perfect for taking my stuff to work.

I have enjoyed using these bags for many, many years. With a lifetime guarantee, you cannot go wrong. I have used mine at a countless number of used book sales and have brought home hundreds of books, all toted in these bags. One is not enough - my husband and I have 6 - and we use them for everything, especially when we travel from state to state. Clothes, toiletry bags, cameras, laptops, food, bottles, shoes, towels - everything is safely hauled around. They are as rugged as can be. My favorite is the camouflage one - with my name embroidered on it! Thanks, L.L. Bean, for a super product.

LOVE this bag. It has been on my wishlist for a while and when I received a gift card over the holidays I decided it was time to order. I got the large size in Navy with a monogram and it is perfect. I keep it in my car and use it for groceries but you can really use it for anything. My MIL has an extra large bag and she says it is sometimes a little too big but I love the large size that I have. It fits almost everything without being gigantic to carry. Durable and easy to clean, I love love love this bag. I don't know what I did without it and plan on ordering another in a smaller size for other uses.

I have owned my medium Boat and Tote bag for at least 10-15 yrs, and it is still going strong w/no signs of wear and tear whatsoever. As a homeschooling mom, I have lugged 4 teacher's manuals + 4 student workbooks in it numerous times. I have packed it full of overflow from my suitcase on numerous trips out of state -- sometimes even w/10 or 16 lbs of hand weights in it. These bags are built to last. Although I have seen at least one review where the person thought the Boat and Totes should have *leather* handles to be sufficiently sturdy, I disagree -- they are as durable as they need to be "just" w/the canvas-&-fabric ones. In addition to the sturdiness of the bag, the color of both the handles (in my case, teal) and the monogram have not faded. Another feature I love about these bags is that the canvas is stiff enough that the bag stands on its own. I love this bag so much that, several years later, I bought a small one for my mother-in-law, and last month, I bought a large zip-top for myself. In my opinion, there is no higher quality tote bag.

The bag was purchased for my daughter you likes the bag for grocery shopping and work. She likes the monogramming feature and quality/durability of the bag. I have even purchased the nylon bags for my other daughter for the same reason.

We bought our first large tote in 1992 when we lived in the Virgin Islands. We still have it and use it everyday (no kidding-we really do)for beach and pool tote as well as a carry-on for the plane when we go on a trip. The handles are a bit shabby but the rest is just fine for us. We are very attached to it as it brings back so many wonderful memories thru the years. It has been in many places all over the world. But, we finally decided to buy a new tote and love the new one too. We didn't have the heart to return our 1st one for a free replacement as we want to keep it forever. Today I put it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle for the first time. It came out very clean with all the stains removed. Anyway, we are going on a trip back to the VI soon and we will bring both our totes. We hope LL Bean isn't too upset that it is a bit worn and we use it everywhere and LL Bean may think it is a sight to see for others but when we get the chance we tell people we meet along the way our story and they love it and rave about the fact that 25 years later it still works and looks pretty good. It is a very Happy Tote and we are very Happy Customers with lots of great memories taking our tote to happy places. Thanks LL BEAN!

I love this tote. I've had an XL with long handles since I was a teen (almost 20 years), had to get a new one (with an updated monogram) when I got married. The bag is perfect for two people on a long weekend and the long handles make it easy to carry!

I absolutely love this tote! I use it for work everyday and know it will last me a very long time. Such a quality piece. AND I really like the monogram!

Same sturdy well built little boat and tote that you have always expected and in a very nice variety of colors. What I found particularlly helpful with this order, is that I have never been very good at relating measurements to actual size and have frequently ordered something too big for my needs. Now LL Bean has someone holding the bag in the preview which made it much easier to get exactly the size I needed......super.

I love these bags. These bags are my go to presents for friends with new babies. I add the monogram to the bag and it becomes a very special present. I love that they are made in America.

I would just like to say that this is the first thing I have ever purchased from L.L. Bean and I have not been disappointed. You can tell it is very well made from the stitching. Although I have had this bag for under 2 weeks, I have already used it to haul groceries and things that I needed to return. I opted to get the longer handles, as well. I know that the tote will last a very long time and I'm actually going to get another one, but in a smaller size. Please note that if you have your eye on the extra-large size, IT IS MASSIVE. I could fit about 3 toddlers in my tote, so take that into consideration when purchasing this item. These totes expand a lot bigger than you think, so it's excellent if you have kids or something. Just pay attention to sizing!

It was a gift for my daughter. It was supposed to be for Christmas. I ordered the first week of December, but it didn't come in until mid January. She loves it though!

I love how robust my tote bag is, but there were so many loose threads - whoever was responsible for QA was not doing their job. It looks tacky with all the loose threads

Perfect beach tote! It fits everything needed and it's super sturdy. Got mine personalized and while it was a tad off center, I understand these are hand sewn and really appreciate it!

Love the bag not the short handles. This bag is an everyday bag even for work.