Customer Reviews L.L.Bean 42 L Comfort Carry Portable Locker

Last year my 10th grader needed a camping-style backpack to fit all of his stuff and it was super bulky. This year he switched to the LL Bean comfort carry bag and he loves it. Just enough separate space for laptop, binder, etc and the capacity is huge without looking like he's headed to the mountains for a week.

I bought this bag for my daughter and she loves the laptop space. She says it is one of the most comfortable bags to wear with a full load of books.

For starters I don't usually do reviews but I figured I'd help someone out with some pictures. I have been in college for a year and previously had a backpack that had a 30L capacity. Unfortunately my program operates with many textbooks and they aren't huge fans of electronic use so we do end up carrying more textbooks than maybe the average person. I have been so fed up, jamming my laptop and textbooks into my backpack for a year. I had things so tight that I was concerned about hurting my laptop even in the laptop sleeve. Long story short, this backpack has plenty of space. It feels comfortable on your back, straps feel strong, quality of material as of now seems excellent. My only gripe, is that if your like me any you love lots of little pockets and things for organizing supplies in the front little pocket, I feel like this pack lacks a bit in that area, I wish there were more opportunities to make my favorite pencils and pens easier access, but it's really no problem. Hopefully the pictures I have provided help you see how spacious it is. Definitely worth your money.

Very sturdy and quality material. Middle school student uses it to carry her school stuff. The straps ripped off her other bag from the weight. Hoping this one can handle the heavy load better. She says it feels a lot better on her back than the other one did.

The two zipper pack I had in junior high was way smaller than I remembered! A wonderful LL Bean associate helped me pick this pack out. It's perfect for work (active duty Navy and packs must be black or matching camo). I have a large 3" ring zippered binder, a Rite n the Rain planner and clipboard and I still have room. The shoulder straps are padded and I'm able to evenly distribute the weight on my hips and shoulders. Great buy and worth the money.

This is the PERFECT bag for high schoolers (or college students). My son's high school does not have lockers, so students carry all of their belongings all day. Finding a bag large and sturdy enough for this is a challenge, but this one is PERFECT!

Attractive color combinations. Functional design and features, but missing key fob, clip or hook to hang the keys inside the bag. Versatile travel backpack. Handle loop on the top. Extra foam padding and breathable mesh straps for added comfort and support. Padded laptop compartment and organizer panel with multiple zippered pockets. Sternum strap and tuck-away waist belt. Stretchy water bottle pockets on the sides. Reflective trim for 360-degree visibility. Reinforced, sturdy bottom and well-stitched seams. Roomy storage capacity and organized design. Great quality smooth-running zippers. Mineral Gray/Asphalt.

I have not bought it after playing around with it on the flagship store floor. It can't stay upright, which, for me, is mandatory in a pack designed to be frequently opened and closed while taking things out and putting them back in. Even after releasing the side straps and sort of puffing out the compartment spaces, it refused to stand upright. In contrast, the Super Deluxe III stayed completely upright when I did the same. The Super Deluxe also has a superior arrangement for pencils, pens, and other desk work accessories. I much prefer the look of the Portable Locker, and I like the chest support straps, but the darn thing is too tippy.

This is a great backpack as far as organization and capacity, but the stitching attaching the handle to the backpack is low quality. My daughter is a high school student that used the backpack for less than one semester and the handle nearly detached from the backpack. The stitching quality is not in line with the capacity/weight of the backpack. See photos. I would have expected a little better quality construction.

My son carries to school a Chromebook, lunch, 32oz water, binders, notebooks, and other electronic necessities that total 24 pounds every day. Three weeks into the new school year, one shoulder strap and one side of the pull handle at the top started to fray. My son carried a slightly lighter load before the pandemic year in the Super Deluxe Bookpack, which he had used for 3 years, and it held up fine. We got the Comfort Carry Portable Locker Pack for the capacity, but did not anticipate the handles to go so prematurely! This quality is so unlike what I expect from L.L. Bean. Kids nowadays, at least in our area, carry laptops to school, which add a significant extra weight to their bags. This needs to be considered when designing kids backpacks. At the very least, the seam at the top should be much stronger!

I've only been using this backpack since July 2021.. it is October 2021 now. One of the straps is already ripping from its seam. I'm quite disappointed as LLBean products have always been better quality than this. I used this backpack for my work commute. The size was amazing and I loved all the pockets. But I expected the material to last A LOT longer than this. I will be returning it to my LLBean store.

This backpack has not held up to my middle schooler. The backpack is falling apart and separating at the seams. I will be returning this.

This backpack is amazing for high schoolers that don't have a locker! Please bring this style back!

My son asked for a big backpack to carry his school books and the other books he wants to read. He said as big as we could find, we found this it's perfect.

Bought to replace book bag i had for laptop, so far very pleased plenty of room to store laptop & all accessories. I've gone through at least 3 other laptop bags this one seems to be best quality.

My high schooler loves it. He fits his workout shoes+cleats+computer+folder+lunch bag

roomy bag with lots of compartments - fits everything in one bag which is optimal for traveling - hurt my ankle over a year ago and was struggling to walk without pain - doctor recommended a pack back - this one fits the bill perfectly

Great quality, durable, and holds everything. My daughter loves it!

The size is perfect and it seems more durable than other back packs my son has had.

Excellent bag, SO much space! Love having the capacity to carry several things to and from the office.

Great for carrying all kinds of computer gear on jobs!

My grandson's liked them. They will be going to college next September.

The size is perfectspacious enough to fit everything he needs while still being easy to carry. The design is sturdy, well-made, and incredibly durable, which gives me confidence that it will last through high school. Highly recommend for any student or traveler looking for a reliable storage solution!

Loved the color and all the room. This was perfect for my 1st trip out of the US. It was great for hiking with my son in Taiwan

I have a lot of medical issues and have to carry a lot of things with me when I travel. My previous LL Bean pack is 20 years old and wasn't big enough so I got this one. I just used it for a week-long trip and it met my needs perfectly. I know I can trust LL Bean for the best products. Thank you!!!