Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Boat and Tote Large

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!

Love the tote but disappointed color options are no longer available

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.

A traditional L.L. Bean item. Goid quality but, unfortunately, expensive.

I bought 2 large totes with long handles for my kids. I'm loading them up with their Christmas gifts. I love the bags so much I bought one for myself.

Would be better if a little taller. Seems unbalanced

To start this was my first time ordering this tote. With that being said the medium was a bit smaller than I expected but that is my fault for not paying attention to the measurements. It is very well made and the bag itself is pretty stiff so I don't think it will lose shape. I did have it embroidered which makes it feel custom. My only complaint is I chose brown thread and it was very light in color more like a burnt gold.

Absolutely adorable! and it fits so many things. However, I do wish the straps were a little longer to fit over the shoulder.

The bag is nice and sturdy but I wish they would make them in colors other than white like they use to. The white shows the dirt whereas darker colors did not. Please bring back the colored bags.

The bag is very well made.the stitching is beautiful. I liked the personal touch of adding a card that said who made it. My only issue is I wouldn't recommend the short straps. I think once I break it in it'll be better, but I got my sister the long straps and it gives the bag so many additional possibilities.

I'm always happy to repurchase these. I have many and I buy as gifts, also. I had a medium in my cart to get after this one and imagine my surprise when the price increased $10/on each bag overnight. $10. This is significant increase and very disappointing. The quality is A+ but I'm taking a star off for the increase alone. I won't be so quick to buy another.

I love the color and how sturdy the bag is, it holds everything I need for travel for work. I am just giving it a 4-star because it took a while to get the bag.

It's great. My daughter ordered me a boat and tote in early April, it was shipped early June, but never arrived. Had to be refunded. Disappointed in the shipping of the other bag, but lucky I could find a similar bag in store.