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

She's gorgeous . I purchased the small zip top with long handles to use as a purse, and it's the perfect size. Very nicely made (thank you, Dale!). I know this will last for many years to come. I do wish there were an inside slip pocket or keychain ring/loop, but was aware of this when purchasing.

Only issue is that l wish it had an outside pocket. I also liked it when the totes came in different colors, not just the handles

Great quality tote. However, pockets on the inside would be helpful.

Same wonderful LL bean quality as always. I do wish they would add pockets, both interior and exterior. I'd love to drop my cellphone in a front pocket for ease. I have ordered many if these over the years.

Great product, very sturdy, I really like that it has a zipper closure.

I love the bag; however, the straps keep falling off my shoulders, and the zipper is bulky when zipped up, making the bag look funny.

This is my 3rd tote from LL Bean. I love the quality! Unfortunately, my monogram was incorrect.

Love the bag but the monogram came messed up twice. Returned the first and decided to just keep the second as the wait times just kept getting longer. The strange part was the monogram was messed up in the exact same way on the letter "r"on both bags. The large is a perfect pool bag and the zip is perfect for making sure nothing falls out. Just wish I got a nicer monogram.

First time trying a long handled tote. It works great as beach tote and holds my work laptop & folders as needed. Took advantage of the free monogramming to add my name to it. I would recommend this bag as a great midsized tote!

Holds everything! I purchased this to consolidate all the tote bags I usually carry, and it's been a great solution. My only recommendation would be to make the straps just a bit longer to be able to more easily carry it over the shoulder when it's full and heavy. It's current design is more of a handle.

I have had a large one for 30 years but I decided to buy a medium size with a zipper. It's attractive as well as functional for the summer activities as well as sturdy.

I have the largest bag and the medium which is great for going away for a weekend. Now I have this small bag that is sufficient to bring my water bottle, medications toiletries and other small items. The bags are well made. You can use them for so many things. The only complaint I have with this purchase is the bag smells. I have left it open for the past several days since I received it. The odor is improving but it smells like a wet basement. I am hoping it will diminish over time. I don't know how that wasn't noticed when the bag was being made. It should not have been shipped to me smelling that way.

Sturdy and dependable, But I miss the older leather hand version

The tote is awesome!! Great size. The orange straps are strong and vibrant. I am a little disappointed that the orange monogram thread is not as bright and vibrant as the tote handles. I love the zipper closure and the extra space and security that the durable zipper gives to this nice sized tote!!

The Tote is well made. The color is off. The color is more brown than the olive shown on your website.

I love the bag. I chose the regular handle length and wish I would have selected the long handles. I use it for every day errands such as work, sports for kids and car snacks.

I'm unsureI ordered a second part of this as a gift. This has been back ordered and delayed. I will be very unhappy if this does not get here soon.

Awesome tote! Y'all have got it right for 80 years

Good sturdy bag; wish it had a side pocket; if ordering again, I would consider the next larger size.

Overall, the bag is nice, sturdy, and the color is vibrant (I purchased red). I was very disappointed in the exposed side seam, however, as it looks inside out and very tacky.

Absolutely love this big, rugged but still cute tote. Zipper is a MUST. The only thing keeping this from 5 full stars is that it needs a zipped interior pocket (PLEASE!) Otherwise, its my favorite carry-on/carry-all/all the time.

PROS: Good quality, sturdy, sits right, holds A LOT. There's no way it will tear. This is what I need for travel and just carrying stuff around when I need to go somewhere. CONS: Surprised no one else has said this but here I go. The shape is not like that of a cute tote bag. It's the literal shape of a boat on the edges and not like a nice rectangle/square shape. The handles. They don't sit right. One handle does and the other falls off so expect to continuously have to pull it up. Same issue with the medium one. I made an order with 3 different sizes and 2 have shipped separately. I think the handles are so thick in size and the material is also so thick that they don't sit quite right. Finally, the zipper. It's hard to pull to close, it's not a practical situation. These are very good quality, and overall, I do like them. I'm liking the XL more than the M though. Not going to return because they're good quality, and too much of a hassle to return. Looking forward to getting the L because the M does not fit my needs.

Great bag. Perfect size. Long handles a must! Only reason not perfect review is the limited and restrictive embroidery options.

I bought this bag three weeks ago. I wanted it for my swim bag to and from the YMCA. It is so stiff. I'm not sure I like it. My big beach towel fits in it nicely, along with my shoes and change of clothes. I'm not sure what I will use it for, because of the stiffness. I also wish it had a pocket or two to put things in. Don't think I would recommend it to a friend.

Just fine! A fine product! Colors (pink) were true!