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

I have a few of these bags and love them as they are very durable, the long handle length option is great as it can be carried in the shoulder. American Made is something I always look for. Only unfortunate things is LL Bean has stopped doing the customizable boat and totes. You can still monogram but you used to be able to pick the canvass color and handle color, with or without a pocket etc. to truly make it personalized. Bag itself is awesome. Hope one day the customization returns as an option.

Thank you for making bags of such strength and amazing quality! We are proud to be able to give some as gifts this Christmas. The monogramming is beautifully done, as well. Very happy with them!

I have 5 girls in the family and I am getting each one their own with their name on them....they came out beautiful....

I've owned a lifetime of LLBean Boat and Tote Bags of every kind plus given many for gifts over the years. Every one has been perfect - sturdy, attractive, well designed, well-made, and well-suited for every toting task it's given. I think I've had my original monogrammed "Bean Bag" (still in regular use) longer than my oldest child (now in her 30s!). My most recent one, handmade by Becky (as the note accompanying my order form let me know), is no exception. It's already done double duty as the boat bag assigned to our family runabout/recreational lobstering craft, holding packages of bait for traps one day and extra jackets for guest passengers the next. Thanks Bean's for your tradition of excellence and continuing to sell this exceptional product.

I purchased this tote to use a travel bag when driving to visit family. The quality looks excellent!. Made in the USA is great!

I have been using these totes for decades-school bags, beach bags, grocery bags, etc). They are fantastic and also indestructible (although the natural canvas colored bodies do get dirty). Have always used the mediums for teaching - one for each class. Now that our college is teaching remotely, I am still using the totes also one for each class. Please, please bring back: the leather handled totes, the custom tote option, and also more colors throughout the year, regardless of season.

I now have one of the Boat and Totes in every color!!! Love Love Love them!!! Sturdiest tote Ive ever owned. They just keep going forever and the more you use them the better they look!!!

The longer handle made it really comfortable to carry the bag on the shoulder; it's a must have. My daughter enjoys traveling with it as her carry-on personal item. The top zipper keeps her things in securely.

I love this thing. I consider it an essential item in my home--I use it for groceries, dry cleaning, dog toys, beach stuff, gym stuff...honestly it is amazing and everyone should own one, or two. ;)

Love the quality and size. Looks classy. I got the small size to use as a summer purse. Made well and will last a long time. Just wish it had a small compartment.

Since the pandemic I wanted a purse to suit my needs (sanitary etc.). I have many handbags. This tote has made my shopping etc. easier.

Love this bag. The only thing I would change would be monogrammed on both sides.

Perfect for shopping, work or anything else. Very study and well made.

I have several of these totes. Not too big, not too small perfect for everyday use, keeps everything I need neat and orderly so I can get to it when I need it. Most useful when traveling. It stands upright on it's own, doesn't fall over particularly with stuff inside. Great for carrying my book and small purse to the pool. Would be nice if they could put a small pocket on the side for my cell phone but the phone doesn't get lost when placed inside.

Great bag, great quality. Has already been used many times in a month for beach gear and traveling. My only wish is that it had a few pockets. I've found myself digging around for things like my phone or keys which fell to the bottom. I'm sure this bag will last forever!

Bought this for a wedding anniversary present for our friends. Got it monogrammed and it turned out perfect! We loved how it turned out but more importantly they loved it!

This bag has the same high quality but with an added layer of safety with a zipper. When not in use, the zipper and extra material fit nicely against the inside of the bag making it easy to load and unload. When zipped, it fits down in the bag or raises up about 4 inches to give you extra room for taller things. Great size, great quality and beautiful color.

LL Bean boat bags are a staple item and last for SO LONG! I bought this for my sister as a wedding gift and the monogram came out perfectly too.

Love the durability and size of the XL, Long, Boat and Tote. It's great for fitting all the pool gear and snacks for our family. Sure beats carrying many bags plus children! The long handles make it nice to swing over your shoulder - especially with the large size. The only upgraded feature I wish it had was an internal small pocket for keys/phone/wallet so they're easy to grab in transition.

Please please bring back the option of building your own tote - choosing body and accent colors, handle length, and size. In the past I ordered many for family members letting them personalize their bags. I really miss this option. I would order more if these options were available again.

Love this classic tote. The canvas is sturdy and the stitching is strong. Perfect for filling for a day at the beach or park. The personalization options are great, love the monogramming. I ordered the large tote with the long handles, to ensure it was easy to carry over the shoulder when full. The zipper close is helpful.

I've gifted these to our Nursery School teachers twice now from our parent rep group, both times to RAVE reviews. I didn't get to see them each in person this time, but I heard from one that she already had all her stuff loaded in to go home the same day she received it! I opt for the long handles with a zipper top for these kind of gifts.

I have had an ivory / light blue LL Bean tote for decades and it was time to get a new and different one, even though my old tote is still in fine condition. I love the longer navy blue handles and larger tote which I ordered this time. It's super cute and also utilitarian for my work and travels.

GREAT quality cotton! It's very sturdy & a roomy size! I love that it has a zipper! I will use it often!

This is the perfect bag for the boat or the beach! It can fit so much, I am super happy with my purchase and reccomend the bag to all of my friends!