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

The extra large boat/tote bag was a gift for my granddaughters 18th birthday. It's the only thing she asked for - she wants it to take to college with her next fall. She was thrilled! I've given these bags numerous times to high school graduates and they all love them!

I have ordered these totes over the years in all sizes and, yes, they seem to last forever! Extremely sturdy, with zipper top and they stand on their own, literally. I recently gave all my grandkids the medium size for their overnighters. They are also great for storing toys like wooden blocks. My grandkids tote them everywhere!

I love love love this tote. I got it for lugging stuff to the cabin in something other than Ikea bags! It holds sheets, towels, all sorts of stuff. I can load it up with ski helmets, apparel and boots. It's huge and awesome. Also the zip top is really great. Nothing falls out when it inevitably tips over when I sling around some corner on the way out of Brooklyn.

Christmas present for my wife. Very well made, solid, embroidery was very well done. She likes it so much, we also ordered an open-top version in camo for her gun gear.

Best tote bag ever and beautiful monogramming! this is the perfect complement to our luggage for traveling. I just wish this larger size came in a darker color because the creamy canvas is likely to get and show a lot of dirt. I would readily buy this again if needed or as a gift for someone else.

These tote bags, I have four now, are the best on the market. I love that I can have a zip top and long handles. Makes everything I carry secure and easy to transport. Thank you LLBean.

This was a Xmas gift for my granddaughter who is off to college in the fall. She loves it and has used it already. I also have one and use it regularly in the summer.

I am a Realtor and I use these as gifts to the New Homeowners with their Last Names on them. It has always been well received and it is unique as this is personal to them. Sometimes I will get one for the other agent involved in a Sale. That really blows them away because no one normally does that but it makes for a memorable relationship. These are outstanding bags and stand up to a lot of abuse. Very well made. I have also given them as Christmas and Birthday Gifts and Always with their First or Last names on them. Great Closing Gifts!

Well made very sturdy. Stitching very good and of proper strength. Zipper excellent quality and strength. Will carry what you can carry.

i order 2 big bags very close to christmas i figure i get them after no problem guess what .They got here yes on time and they are beauty name is correct and my parents are so happy with them color is perfect love it ,love it. thankyuo.L.L.Bean you are GREAT

Great tote. Sturdy and well made. Decided to upgrade size after I received. Exchange was smooth and easy.

I am a yacht broker and have been giving embroidered L.L. Bean Boat and Tote bags to clients after they buy a new boat from me for years now. They are always a big hit and the high quality of these bags means they will last for years. I've personally used them for over 20 years and they wear very well.

I buy one of these bags for myself every year - - have 3 different sizes, so far. This year I decided to splurge and spend and extra $10. to buy the bag with the zipper top. L O V E it! Really durable, easy to use - straps over shoulder or otherwise. (I buy the longer straps) This particular bag is terrific for carrying on a plane. It fits perfectly in the overhead compartment OR will slide directly under the seat in front by your feet. Nice! Highly recommend any version of this bag. (have used one of these bags since 2006 and it's still working well, albeit a bit soiled now.)

I received this bag as a gift eight years ago...and it is still going strong! I use it for carrying everything: groceries, toys to park, library books, picnic things. My toddler loves sitting in it, reading books! HA! I've found the large to be the perfect size for my needs (filled full of groceries, it can be heavy, but is manageable for me and saves me trips into the house!), and I love the long straps. I can wear it over my shoulder, carry it at my side, or with the zip-top closed, I've even carried it like a backpack! I bought a second one six years ago - one has a zipper and one does not - and prefer the zipper to be there in case I'd like to close it. When I'm not using the zippered closure, it all folds down inside and doesn't interfere at all. I've also chose to have a single monogram on the outside and it's the perfect size: not too small, not too large. I LOVE THEM! Perfect to have at home and give as gifts.

Great quality as always from L.L. Bean. Tote bag was just as described, and just as expected.

Love these tote bags. Had to replace one that I had for 16 years.

I've had other boat and totes, the open top, the leather handle open top but never the zip top. I've loved each of them. They are durable, cute and you can use them for everything. I decided to buy the zip top, a large one each for my family for trips, outings, etc. Red for my husband, green for my son, pink (back ordered till March, sad face) for my daughter and I had wanted yellow for myself but I'm not seeing yellow, not even in the custom tote. I've known you to have yellow before. Please bring back the yellow soon. I've already received the green and red one, they are perfect. Can't wait till the pink comes in March. Hoping yellow becomes a choice sometime between now and March otherwise I guess I'll get a navy one to match my leather handled one.

What can you say that hasn't been said about these bags? I have used them for years, they last forever and look great. This was purchased as a gift, the monogram came out perfectly and really makes the bag distinctive. You can't go wrong with this bag, the zipper top is especially useful.

Large tote bag, super strength material, well constructed, that should hold up for many, many years. Well placed handles (that are red on 1 side, white on the top side,) for such a large bag. The bag sides stands up so you can drop things into it easily. Excellent seam stitching Nice bright color.

I have 4 of my own and give them as gifts-can't go wrong.

I first ordered a custom XL Tote a few years ago to bring on trips. When I got it I wasn't complete 100% satisfied with the stitching and the finish so I returned it even though it was monogrammed. I actually downsized and got a Large tote exactly the same design. I also didn't initially like the fact that the zipper was the natural color, I thought it would've been black to match the top. It's not a big deal now. I'm glad I ordered it with the outside pocket, longer handle and a zipper top. I use the outside pocket and the longer handles help it put it over the shoulder, especially when you're on the go. If you're going to use it as a travel bag I would definitely recommend getting the zipper top. I've taken it on a few overseas trips and many weekend excursions and it's been holding up great. I like that I can just throw anything in there when traveling. I'll have this bag for years to come. I'm going to order a non custom bag or two to bring to the grocery and farmer markets.

Just what it is supposed to be: functional, strong, well-made, and durable.

I got this tote to use in the grocery store instead of using disposable bags. I put everything in it. A gallon of milk, cans of soup etc.. It holds it all without falling a part.

I got the medium tote for my friends that came from Japan and she loved it!

I recently purchased my eighth Boat and Tote Bag for me and have given many of them as gifts. I use them for everything. They are my purse on a daily basis as well as my go-to travel bag, and when they are completely worn out (after MANY years of use) I use them outside for taking tools to the garden, storing such things as plant stakes, and carrying sprinkler repair parts to outer areas of the yard. I have both zip top and no zip, but for traveling I especially like the zip-top because once zipped the bag can be shoved under an airplane seat with no chance of anything falling out, and it seems more secure when being carried around an airport since the top is closed. I have been approached in a number of airports with, "Is that an LL Bean bag?" Everyone who has mentioned it says how wonderful those bags are and how much they love theirs. By the way, I wash mine, although I have heard not to. I put it in the sink with warm soapy water, scrub it with a soft brush, rinse well, reshape, let dry and I am set to go. Simply the best!