Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Zip Top Boat and Tote Large

I purchased the natural color regular handle zip top tote in large. Our last name is in the athletic font in cypress and came out smaller than i imagined, which i appreciate. i was hoping it wouldn't look cartoonishly large. The bag is quite stiff canvas, which i really like (photo is bag fresh out of the package and sitting at a 45 degree angle against an ottoman without bending) it feels like it's just woven so tightly that you can indent or bend it how you like and it will stay like that (and stand up/open on its own, making loading easy). I anticipated it to be canvas like a Barn Coat or something, but it's completely different: better for a bag! The zipper pull is gold, which looks lovely. The zipper section fabric allows expansion of the bag upwards if you need it. I have no complaints whatsoever and intend on using this bag to replace cruddy travel bags I've had for years, using as a kids' extracurricular bag, a picnic bag, anything and everything. One thing, the Regular handles, to me, looked SLIGHTLY longer online than they are in practice. They really are more of an over-the-forearm length than a pull-it-up-your-arm-onto-your-shoulder length. That's fine for my uses, but do choose your handle length wisely if you're big on shoulder carrying.

Great bag, perfect for the beach. Comes in many sizes and colors, and love the personalization too.

I have had these bags before and they are practically indestructible. Well made and very sturdy.

This is my first time owning a LL Bean tote and so far I've really enjoyed it. I use it as a diaper bag. Not expensive and no real downside here.

Fits all my needs and the size is perfect for work (I'm a teacher!).

Bought this for a christmas gift, so she hasnt gotten it yet, but i love it. Would totally get 1 for myself. Its huge. Very durable. I know she will love it.

I own Boat and Totes in every size and in most colours, both with zips and without. The construction is of the highest quality and the tote is guaranteed to last longer than you can haul whatever you want to carry.

Well-designed, impeccably made of durable materials. A+ bag!

I bought this as a gift for my niece and her husband and kids - and personalized it. These are the best bags, and you can't get a better gift for someone! Can just put the first letter of their last name as a personalized option. They hold so much weight and come in handy no matter who you are!

A sturdy, spacious bag, I get so many compliments!

Beautifully made, roomyperfect for a weekend away.

This bag is huge and very durable! Very happy with it.

I got the extra large size and I'm really happy I did and I like the fact that you can zip up the top really good quality well made!

I have so many tote bags in life but this THIS TOTE BAG IS THE ONE AND ONLY ONE YOU WILL EVER NEED!!!

I bought this as a gift for my brother because he said he wanted another one. He said they are the best!

Excellent service. Great delivery. Outstanding Product.

I'm glad I got the long straps! I have the shorter ones on my other totes and the longer ones are much easier on my very old shoulders. XOXO, to you LLBean!

Wonderful as always! It is a quality bag that is a gift to my mom and will be used to make many memories with my child. We have always loved the "L. L. Bean Bag" as we call it.

Perfect size (large with long handles); personalization looks great.

Very good quality tote. Personalization name nice and neat - Excellent.

This was a gift for our friends, who would always carry several totes to their boat. Now everything fits in one bag!! The monogram was a perfect addition.

I have always loved the Tote Bags but the handles have always been too short, I love the option of now adding long handles, it makes all the difference. I wish you would offer them on the nylon bags.

Great quality! I will buy again! This bag can stand freely, because the canvas is so thick.

I LOVE these bags! Very well made!! Nice, thick material and I love how we can personalize them!

Strong with lots of space. Will stand up by itself while loading and the top of the bag is the same size as the bottom.