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

Larger than expected,will easily hold everything needed for a weekend away. I got the long straps and am happy I did. Short straps would be difficult to carry in my opinion. Canvas is very sturdy. No wonder they guarantee it will hold up to 500 lbs! Looks like it will last for many years,happy with my purchase!

I love this tote. I love the colors, durability, and multi-use. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a long lasting, made in the US tote bag.

Longer strap is very functional. The color "Persimmon" is perfect shade of coral. Zip top is a plus. The embroidery is perfectly placed. The best part is that it arrived to Connecticut in only a couple days! Highly Recommend.

You can use this as a beach bag, weekend bag, or gym bag. The zipper top alllows you to stufff it to the max without anything falling out. I love the camaflouge trim. LOVE IT !!!!!

I absolutely love this tote. It was everything I expected and more. The monogram is beautiful.

This is an incredible tote. I use it for short trips, sleepovers and storing toys. They are versatile very resistant and beautiful.

Amazing tote bag! Purchased two bags for my twin grandsons. Bags are great for carrying diapers, clothes etc for the babies. Like the fact that the bag has a zipper to close and secure the contents. We have purchased five other bags, one for each grandchild. Highly recommended

I bought two of these, one off the rack and one I customer designed for a slightly more professional looking work bag look in black with accent straps (the color combo came out great!). I am still adjusting to using it for a work bag since it is so roomy I have to organize my accessories (mouse and charger cables) in smaller bags but love the quality. I did a zip top closure so when I put it under the seat on front of me on a plane nothing would fall out.

I have been a fan of llbean since when I was in Japan, that means 20 years ago....the quality of their products are always on the top specially their tote bags !!!

We have two of these and love them both. Catch-all for so many uses--coats, blankets, lunch to hop on plane and then fold and place under seat once onboard. Kids' sporting events--actually holds backpacks and a small cooler instead of using a wagon. Sturdy, cute, functional. We love this bag!!

I ordered four of these bags to haul groceries. California's new anti plastic law has me searching for the perfect grocery bag. Unless you are Arnold Schwarzenegger; you will not be able to carry the extra large bags when they are full as they are just to big. I sent them back and ordered 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large. I thank L.L. Bean for the return of the way too big bags. What I like best about these bags are the zipper top; no more chasing cans and cabbage heads rolling around in my SUV. The canvas bags are very well made to last a life time.

I have every size of theses bags! The smaller ones I use as a purse while the others we use for trips and overnight bags. Personalizing them makes them all the more stylish. I treated myself to designing an all black one with the handy outside pocket for my cell phone. The ivory initials looked great. Thank you LL Bean!

Love the bag. I purchased the extra large tote with the long straps. I should have probably got the large because the XL is huge! But I love it!

I finally after all these years ordered the Tote. I love that LL Bean offers monograming. I have wanted this bag for years. Its perfect for traveling or the pool. The construction is sound and well made. Love that its made in America.

The boat bag is very well-made and contains just the right amount of space for a long day trip or a trip to the beach. I highly recommend it.

This is the third tote I have purchased, three different colors and sizes. I LOVE each and every one. Great value and a superb product.

Gave the large size zip top tote bag to my softball coach. Holds all her score books, magnetic board, line-up sheets, etc. Had it embroidered with our team name in our team colors. She carries it to all practices and games!!! The quality of the materials and workmanship is top notch. It holds everything...bet it could hold the kitchen sink!!!

This was a Christmas gift for the lady of the house. She is really pleased with quality of the product. She likes the size and the zipper top. It seems to be very well made with durable material and should last for many years. And, as a plus it's made in the U.S.

50ish yr old female 5'3 I had an Interior Design business back in the early 90,s and ordered several of these bags-hard use-daily for 15 years. Still have them! I recently ordered 4 of these-Med, Large and 2 extra-large all with long handles and zipper tops. 1-STILL a great value, hard working SIMPLE tote! The long handles make it easy to use on the shoulder, and at 5'3 I can still use as a tote. 2-Sturdy, stiff, holding its shape. I got tired of flimsy soft fabric totes that flop over. The med size I use as a daily tote for my work. LOVE that is stays upright and holds its shape. 3-Not a fancy bag- no inside compartments. I use smaller grab and go bags to organize my stuff I haul around. Makes it fast to customize for the day. 4-Made in the USA. Sturdy, high quality materials. High quality has not diminished since my 1st purchase of these totes 30 years ago.

This bag replaced one we bought 25 years ago and have used for everything from beach to ski trips. Love this bag!

We have purchased many of the large canvas bags. After seeing my Dad use grocery bags to carry items back and forth from his house to mine we had the idea to get him his own custom bag with "Papa" embroidered on it in his favorite baseball teams colors. It is perfect, and he loves it! Quality is always on point and what you expect from LL Bean. Perfect!

I love it. It's great size & can use it for everyday functional activities.

I have several bags to carry my grandma goodies. But they didn't have a zipper. This is an awesome bag. It's the right size, sturdy and I can keep my goodies secure and hidden until I'm ready to hand them out.

I bought this for my 3 month old to pack all his stuff for vacation and it's perfect. Very sturdy and timeless so he'll be able to use it as he grows up. Also, definitely recommend the long handles... very easy to transport this way.

I wanted to write this review after reading some other reviews that stated that the extra large size was too big. In my opinion, not so! It is just what I was looking for. It is the perfect size for our family of 4 to bring to the pool or beach. It fits 4 beach towels, a change of clothes for each person, some snacks and toys. For one person, yes, it would be too big, but if you're looking for a bag to carry gear for a family, this is it. Don't be afraid to purchase the XL if that is what you want to use it for.