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

I got this bag as a replacement from my standard college backpack because I had lighter classes. So far, it's a good replacement and I use it often. One minor complaint is that the bag has threading issues in the zip covering. I also wish there was a small pouch for water bottles/smaller items.

I love it so so much!! It's so cute and functional and just feels so well made. my only wish is that is had a single inside pocket! I got the thin script embroidery!

Love it. Very well made and sturdy. Just wish it had inside pockets :( it's a huge bag and things get lost in it. Otherwise it's perfect and embroidery is divine!

Zipper is a little stiffer than I would like but hoping it loosens with some use.

It's ok. Nothing wrong with it. Good size. Attractive. Well made.

I love all of your Boat n Tote Bags, love the choice of handle lengths and zip top/No zip top, but adding 1 small zip pouch at the top of those bags for keys or phone would be positively perfect! Otherwise, don't change a thing. Color choices are awesome too!!!

Arrived in time for Christmas. Well made as advertised. The problem is the paid for monogramming was not done. Too late for 12/25 replacement. They offered replacement but it's out of stock and won't be available until Feb. no offer of discount or any other benefit.

Beautiful tote. Large was quite a bit bigger than I thought? But it will last a lifetime.

I wish that you could preview the monogram on the actual bag that you are buying. I took a risk and the colors unfortunately didn't quite match but it still looked cute. The bag itself is great quality and I love the zip top so I don't have to worry about stuff flying out if it falls over. I bought the large bag with regular handles and wish I would have bought the long handles as the bag doesn't quite fit on my shoulder when full. I used as a carry on and was actually surprised with how much I was able to fit in the bag. It fit in the overhead bin no problem.

Grew up having a large boat and tote for beach days, pool, etc. Decided to buy my own first tote for an upcoming trip for those days when I need more than just what can fit in my purse. The color is beautiful and the zip top is great so things don't fall out. However, I was disappointed in the quality control. I don't believe my bag should have been cleared by QC to be sent out. Inside had tons of lose threads, stitching that looks like it's about to unravel. I was surprised actually. I debated returning it, but after Black Friday the bag in this color and style was out of stock until February and I needed it way before that. So I decided to just keep it. I've been using it and have no issues, but if I wasn't in a rush to have it for my trip I would have exchanged it. Still love the bag just wish the stitching inside wasn't so sloppy. Hopefully it holds up over time.

I originally ordered the small zippered tote, but Beans mis-labeled it as 10.5 inches high and it's really only 8 inches high. They allowed me to return it and I got the medium--which is a tad too big. Except for the size, it's a great tote. It's sturdy, will last a long time and the color is perfect. The engraving is exactly how I wanted it, a perfect color match to the straps/handles--although there were some loose threads which I knotted and wove back in. All in all, except for the size--which is entirely my choice--the zippered tote is a great bag and exactly the quality I'd expect from LL Bean.

4.5/5 I do love the bag, the monogram came out perfect and I am happy with the longer strap. I am sadly giving it 4 stars because I ordered the bag with the zipper close and received a bag without a zipper. Down the road I hope to get one that will stay closed but will make this work for now

As expected this bag as well constructed, and looks great. The only drawback is that the short handles will be too short for the bag to be carried over the shoulder once the cold weather comes and a warm winter coat is worn Wish L L Bean would mention that as to the reason they offer the long handles

Very durable canvas bag - love the sturdy zipper top - I use it as a casual pocket book and add other items to it depending on what I am doing - the dark bottom allows me to not worry about it getting dirty if I have to place it on the ground like at a picnic - only improvements I could suggest would be if the handles were an inch or 2 longer and a pocket inside for things like keys - all in all I really like this bag - I got my initial monogramed on it and really like that as well

I ordered a large and it was huge, so I returned it for a medium. The medium is a little small. I would have liked if the size was the same as one I purchased years ago. There is a huge difference between the large and the medium and the medium seems smaller than I would have liked, but the large is way too big.

Great quality product. Wish it was designed with an interior zip pocket to store smaller items.

I LOVE this bag. It's large enough for beach towels, a change of clothes and everything I need for a day at the beach or lake. I love that it zips closed to keep my belongings secure. It's very durable, too. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because there are no pockets inside and small things are easily lost inside. I ended up using a small makeup bag to put my keys, cell phone, money, etc, inside.

While I like the tote, it seems like many others totes I have. Though of better quality than some others and I like the monogram, it could be improved by adding a small pocket inside that can fit a cell phone (and this would differentiate your tote from others).

Great summer tote for the basics. It is a little stiff, but I think a couple runs in the wash and regular wear will soften it.

Overall a well made beach bag. Please consider putting small zip pockets inside the bag as small items get lost in it.

A great basic bag to throw everything in to go just about anywhere! It is made well and is very good quality. The only downside that I have is that there are no pockets in the inside or outside of the bag. I do wish there was at least one. Overall, I really like the bag and just put smaller bags in it to compensate for the lack of pockets. I still recommend it and would order again!

I love this bag, and the quality is really amazing. I got the bag with the shorter handles, and while I am glad I got those as opposed to the long ones I wish they were just a bit longer. So if you're getting this bag to be able to fit comfortably on your shoulders, get the longer handles.

The bag has only one drawback - it is too stiff. The quality is excellent; but again the canvas is too stiff to carry it comfortably.

Practical tote at a great price. Got it for my daughter and have used it almost everyday. Can't wait to get more use of it this summer.

Love this bag! My only suggestion would be to add pockets! I know the short handled bags come with the option for an exterior pocket but the long handled ones don't. I plan on using this as a daily tote and having a pocket would be nice for keys and cell phone (or two pockets, one inside and one outside).