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

It took 2 months to receive.

This bag is the perfect size for me to take on a one or two night trip that doesn't require a lot of complicated packing. The one thing I will say is that if you fill the bag to the brim, it can be difficult to grasp both of the regular handles.

The Boat tote in general is great & well made. I ordered one with a zipper top. The weight of Fabric used for the top is lighter than the tote, and I believe this will not hold up like the rest of the bag. I recommend that a similar weight material be used for the zipper top.

Love the quality of this tote, but there needs to be some internal pockets for keys, work IDS, cell phones, etc. Need to put a store in Charlotte, NC!

I've never owned a tote but I'm glad I bought this one. Stays clean due to the vinyl on the bottom. The only thing I wish it had - interior pockets. As it is, I just dump everything into it & use it as a purse.

What a great bag. I have it in the marine blue and monogrammed. I used it as my beach bag on vacation and it was spacious enough for large beach towels, my son's beach toys, change of clothing and snacks. However, I would have loved an inside zipper pocket. Rummaging through the large bag to find my cell phone, car keys and tiny items was not the most pleasant. Despite the lack of inside pocket I highly recommend this bag. LL Bean, please consider adding a zipper pocket or pouch inside which would make this already great bag - top notch.

I love the bag that I ordered. I was especially impressed with how quickly it came in, even with the monogramming. The price is also very reasonable. I ordered the long handles because I wanted to be sure that I could carry it over my shoulder comfortably. They are extremely long! It is awkward to carry when I have a lot of things in the bag. This is my only regret about the bag.

The quality of this boat bag has always been and continues to be excellent. There is one fault with this newer model that I hope the company corrects. There is no zipper tab to hold onto when you zip the bag closed. Also, because of the lack of the tab, it's possible to lose the end of the zipper when you zip it closed. You have to stop just short of closing it to keep the zipper pull from disappearing down in the end of the bag. I sure hope the company corrects this problem. All my other bags have the zipper tab. This was a gift so I had to warn the person I gave it to.I didn't like that.

One of the main reasons that I bought this is that I was tired of my usual large tote that was floppy. That makes it difficult to pack it. This Boat and tote stands open and is so easy to pack, I love it. It is sturdy and waterproof. I bought the long handle bags to carry over my shoulder. I would like to see an adapter to make the straps stay together and sit more comfortably on the shoulder or an option to have a cross body strap, other than that it's perfect!!

My family bought me the large size with the zippered top and had my initials stitched on it for a cruise I recently took. I'm short(4'11), so the long handles worked for sliding the bag over my shoulder keeping my hands free. It's a very durable bag and can hold quite a bit. We had two large beach towels, sunscreen, two pairs of extra clothes, swimsuits, sunglasses, a waterproof pelican caseand could have stuffed a bit more in if we needed. It was handy to have it zipped in but it would be terrific if there was an outside or inside pocket to fit sunscreen and small items that always made their way to the bottom of the bag. Overall, it's a gorgeous bag and I would recommend a purchase to anyone who wants all their supplies in one place.

I purchased a small, zip top tote for a gift. This size is good for a smaller underseat flight bag or daily work tote. It's large enough to carry a brown bag lunch, wallet, cell phone, iPad or book and keys. Simple one compartment design. The bottom folds down flat. Bag can stand-up on its own without sagging or flopping over. Medium-Size is better if you need to carry papers like an 8 1/2 X 11" note pad. I didn't give this bag 5 stars because of two things. 1) Bag lacks an internal zip pocket. 2) The zipper is a bit awkward. The flap needs to be flexed upward to slide the zipper. The zipper track ends in a fabric fold. If the zipper pull slides down into this fold - it is a bit tricky to slide out.

I wrote a review before using the bag, and am writing another after spending a week down south with it at an all-inclusive resort. I really like the bag for the beach holidays! The handles were initially quite tough (since they were brand new), and they got softer with use after a few days. While I thought it was too small at first, it fits 2 beach towels, water bottle, snacks, book & magazines, and other small items which are perfect for lugging items around at the resort and during short excursions. Had I gotten the large size, I'd be tempted to put many items in it and the bag would be too heavy to carry. I'd like to get the long handles for my next beach bag for easier carrying, but this is fine for short walks. The zip top is perfect to keep items safe and secured from prying eyes. The bag is very strong and durable, and will definitely last many years. It is definitely waterproof - tested when the ocean tide came up higher than expected to my lounge bed and the bag was on the ground next to me :)

This tote is exactly what I thought it would be when I ordered it -- a sturdy bag with multiple uses. I have already used it as a carry on bag for a weekend getaway and a shopping trip to the mall. Boating season will be starting soon and I'll be taking it out on the water too. I opted for the longer handles and find it fits comfortably over my shoulder. The zip-top is also a plus. It is a bit pricey, but is well made and will last a long time.

This is made of a very stiff canvas and is very sturdy. My one issue is that the measurements for the large size do not match the item which is much bigger. I would return the bag for a medium except that it is too large for convenient shipping.

I received the regatta blue bag with the word "beach" monogrammed, 4 days after I placed the order online, in Toronto. I am very pleased with the delivery speed. The quality of the seam stitching is good, but not 100% aligned, which is not ideal but alright considering it is machine-stitched by a real person instead of a robot. The material feels very strong which I like. I expect this bag to last a long time. However, the Medium size bag is smaller than I thought it'd be from the other reviews. If you'd like a beach bag to lug several large towels for a couple, change of clothing, books and snacks etc. - get the Large size. I would also prefer a zippered pocket inside the tote to hold keys and small items, so I don't have to dig around for them.

My wife loved the gift and so do I the only item I care to comment on is although the color of the printing said it was the same color.. it appears a few shades lighter.

Have ordered these Totes for years. A great buy & very useful.

I am very happy with the quality of the bag but disappointed with the size of the lettering and thread color. I think the lettering is too small for the size of the bag. The thread color looks much different than what I saw on my computer.

Really nice bag, large, rigid enough to stand up on its own, seems sturdy, exceeded my high expectations in all respects except stitches along zipper popped and opened a three inch gap the first time I unzipped it, before we even used it. Wife immediately sewed it back up or might have continued popping stitches.

I couldn't get the monogramming to work properly, and when I got ahold of customer service, it was too late to get that fixed without returning this one.

It's a great bag but I prefer the long handle version. Also, I wish there was a slip pocket in the front for your cell phone and a zip pocket in the interior for wallet. I use this bag for travel, it stores 5 large packing cubes. I unload the packing cubes in the dresser and as I collect laundry I dump it into the bag like a laundry hamper. All clean items stay in the packing cubes. I also use it for beach trips, it carry all my accoutrements.

I intended to use this as my carryon on a flight. It is too heavy and bulky for that purpose. Other than that it is a nice bag.

Love the bag, just wish the handles were longer. You can't carry it on your shoulder.

A ton of loose threads on various parts of the bag and took multiple months to arrive fdue to backorder but otherwise a smooth shopping experience and got what I ordered with little issue.

I ordered two boat and tote bags.... the first one I received was perfect! The second one I received after waiting for months and the monogram was done in the wrong color. That's upsetting since I've been waiting so long and I dont want to send it back because I don't want to wait another 3 months. The quality of the product is excellent though.