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

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!

It is sturdy and exactly the right size. Unfortunately, there are many places where the threading is frayed- looks messy. I clipped it off, but didn't expect that from an L.L.Bean product.

I love everything about this bag the size is perfect, fits absolutely everything for a day at the beach or on the boat; the material is excellent, sturdy and attractive; the zip top makes it secure; the colors are vibrant and the monogram makes it easy to identify. Absolutely love it EXCEPT. it doesn't have a front pocket option. That little pocket would make this absolutely perfect.

I bought a tote back in 2010. It's still going strong. From the beach to the pool vacations you name it. I love it. Fast forward a couple of years ago I decided to buy a new one. Same great construction but missing a strap to attach car keys. I really miss that feature.

I love my tote. I only wish the handles were longer.

The bag is large enough to fit my entire family's beach towels. One disappointing aspect is there is no smaller compartment inside or out. A small pouch inside for keys/ phones etc would make this perfect.

I think it is very nice bag. If you order the large you should know it is very bag. It can be over night tote.

Good sturdy Bag, I like the zipper. It was smaller than I expected but overall a good bag.

Love my totes. A little side pocket inside or outside for wallet/keys would be great. Maybe a thought for improvement.

The color is nice but the size is not representative of a medium. It's slights smaller than what you would need for a work bag. The structure is nice.

I love the tote. It's cute, sturdy and perfect for my ipad. I wish it had a pocket inside for little thing like ear pods. I had it monigramed with my initials and the font is too big for the small bag.