Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Personal Organizer Medium

I ordered three of these toiletry organizers for my grandchildren. The bags were great. However I was greatly disappointed in the size of the monogram. I had ordered one previously for my husband and the monogram was the correct size. I don't know if I did something wrong or llbean has changed their monogram policy.

I've enjoyed my Personal Organizer for about four years and have found it to be perfect for the few toiletries and electric shaver that a guy needs. I find myself ordering another one today because the plastic window in the top pocket has degraded and fragmented. I understand that it's supposed to be a waterproof pocket, but my opinion is that it should be redesigned with a mesh pocket like the other pockets in the organizer. Other than that, it's a perfect travel companion for the weekend or for a couple of weeks.

This travel kit is well-made and convenient. I like the fact that it hangs, but also opens up and lies flat. The multiple compartments are helpful for organizing, and you can see where things are located. However, the medium-sized version turns out to be just a little small for me, and I don't think I have an unusual amount of stuff. I think most men would find the large-sized version a little better.

My son took this on a cruise and loved it!

It is very nice and sturdy, well organized. But I should have ordered a size larger.

Not near as large as the picture showed and expected it to be.

I have bought several personal toiletry bags for family over the years and have been happy with their sizing & performance. I was very disappointed at Christmas season that "seasonal" patterns offered in the past weren't available this year. Please return those (like Buffalo Plaids) in the future

I have the large organizer and wanted to downsize. The specs on the medium organizer says it is 11 3/4" wide but it is only 9 3/4 inches wide and is far too small. If it had been 11 3/4" wide I would have loved it but it is too small. These organizers are GREAT, however. I wish the medium size had been to the specs in the magazine.

Too small for my items, I had a large bag for 30 years and I loved it but large wasn't an option when I ordered it. Otherwise it's a great bag for traveling.

Very attractive and functional bag. Outside has held up very well over the years but as others have mentioned the mirror breaks easily and the interior plastic pockets start to break down. I can't bear the thought of throwing out another of these bags so I will not buy for me, family or friends until it gets a redesign.

Bigger than I expected, even though I did check measurements. That's on me. For as large is it, the internal components that separate toiletries are not sized properly, they are too small to hold regular American size containers, leaving me to just toss in my toiletries. The outside side zippers barely hold a tube of small sunscreen. Lastly, the clear zipper compartment on the top flap when full competes with the items in the base compartment so zipping it up is always a chore.

Right color but still too big. Should offer dark green as size small.

I was given this as a gift from my company several years ago. I've used it about twice a year when traveling and like it very much. Recently two of the vinyl pouches split so it is no longer usable. I'll probably buy another one but perhaps the vinyl should be another material.

A little smaller than the one I bought 2 years ago. I did not like how the initials were arranged. Not good.

I've had it for some time now and don't enjoy it. So many compartments, I end up to opening them all to find anything. It fills up when I travel and then it doesn't pack that easily. I want to try semitransparent packing cubes.

Alot smaller than it looks considering i ordered the medium size! I hate to think how small the small is!

I had an identical bag for 20 years, and it finally came apart. I replaced it, and was sad to discover that the main zipper has a place that sticks every single time. It finally unzips - after tugging. I guess the quality has decreased over the last two decades. It is usable, just very annoying.

This is perfect for anyone who wants or needs a flexible, large capacity toiletry/medicine bag to stuff into a backpack. It holds everything I usually take on a trip with lots of room left over. Only problem..zipper malfunction first time used.

Although it was a great quality the compartments didn't hold as much as I thought they would so I returned them to the store and got the next size up, which was much better. These are gifts and I know they will last a long time. I just wish they had more feminine colors.

The 1st one I ordered didn't have the monogram on it. I donated it to the Can-Am silent auction at the moose lottery instead of returning it. The 2nd one I ordered with the monogram hasn't arrived yet.

This is a fantastic travel bag for a few years. Then the plastic turns yellow, breaks down, cracks, and tears to pieces. Customer service said this isn't covered by the warranty as it's normal for this product to have the plastic break down. So if you want a great bag for just a few years, this bag is terrific. If you want a bag that lasts a long time, look elsewhere. It's really too bad, because the rest of the bag is very durable and in great condition. It's only the disintegrating plastic that makes it unusable. If LLBean would use the durable fabric the rest of the bag is made of, it would be the best toiletry bag I've ever found. I only used it on a half dozen trips, very gently.

I ordered the grey toiletry kit with Hunter green thread in the monogramming. When it arrived, the thread was true green, NOT a Hunter green as ordered! Thus, I was very disappointed that the thread was not as requested!!

Buying this personal organizer toiletry bag was a waste of money. The medium size turned out to be bigger than I expected. It takes up about a third of the space in my luggage. (Luggage is 21" H x 15" W x 11" D.) Not only is it too big, it is not easy to see or find what I packed in the toiletry bag. Had I known all this, I would not have purchased it. Rather than use this toiletry bag when I travel by plane, I'll use clear, ziplock bags, which is what I have done for years. I can see what is in them and can tuck them into the numerous pockets inside my luggage.

I love these toiletry bags and have bought many over the years. I just wish they would get rid of the plastic for the top pockets and make them just mesh like the main front pocket. The plastic cracks and rips easily, making those pockets unusable. I am considering looking elsewhere for something similar without the plastic before purchasing another one. Please make this change so I don't have to give up on these!

Bought this bag after glowing reviews from friends, but the hook snapped on day three of a 3-week long trip. The load was less than two pounds. Really wanted to love this bag as it kept my items nicely organized, but was counting on the hanging feature.