Boat and Tote®, Open-Top

Item #: XQ112636
3.9 out of 5 Customer Rating
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 3646.
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Boat and Tote®, Open-Top, Antique Olive, large
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TRUE QUALITY TAKES TIME

Our totes take a little longer to make because they’re handcrafted, one tote at a time, by a small team of expert stitchers in Maine. We’re working hard to get them out the door to you!

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Boat and Tote®, Open-Top, Antique Olive, small
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Product Details

There's only one Boat and Tote - ours. From the heavyweight canvas to the reinforced handles to the double-stitched seams, nothing compares to our Boat and Tote. Still crafted in Maine, one tote at a time.

Small

  • Handles:: Regular: 5". Long: 14".

Large

  • Handles:: Regular 8", Long 14".

Extra-Large

  • Dimensions:: 17"H x 19"W x 10"D.
  • Handles:: Regular 10", Long 14".

Large

  • Dimensions:: 15"H x 17"W x 7½"D.

Small

  • Dimensions:: 10½"H x 9½"W x 5"D.

Medium

  • Dimensions:: 12"H x 13"W x 6"D.
  • Capacity:: Approx. 1,008 cu. in., 17 L.

Small

  • Capacity:: Approx. 504 cu. in., 8 L.

Large

  • Capacity:: Approx. 2,124 cu. in., 35 L.

Extra-Large

  • Capacity:: Approx. 3,400 cu. in., 56 L.

Medium

  • Handles:: Regular 6", Long 14".

Introduced as Bean's Ice Carrier way back in 1944, the Boat and Tote was billed as a bag made of builders' canvas for hauling ice "from car to ice chest." Today you can spot our iconic tote doing heavy lifting everywhere - from the grocery store to the beach, to the library and commuter train. Tested to hold up to 500 pounds, it'll carry more than you can carry. We promise.

  • Spot clean.
  • Overlapped seams are double-stitched with nylon so they won't rot or break.
  • Heavy-duty 24 oz. cotton canvas.
  • Reinforced flat canvas bottom.
  • Handles tested to hold up to 500 pounds.
  • Double-layer base.
  • Add a monogram for a personal touch (or the perfect gift).
  • Handcrafted in Maine since 1944, one tote at a time.
  • Natural color, with contrast-tone handles in your choice of lengths.

Behind the Design: Boat and Tote

Known for its legendary longevity, our iconic tote has been setting the standard for over 80 years. Watch below to learn more about its legacy.

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Durable and so beautiful. Durable and reliable. Husband and I use these bags for many different purposes. We use them for organizing around the house, board game transportation, snacks, picnics, grocery shopping. My mom wasn’t the biggest fan of LL Bean but she LOVES her two totes I got for her. We decided to go with French themes for her, the small white long straps in says “baguette” in brown Buttler type, and the other medium zip long straps green tote says “escargot” in green buttler type. She adores them. For work I use them for transporting art supplies and it just fits so much, practically my whole kit of essentials minus the paint. The large gets quite heavy though when fully packed. Husband uses the large short handle tote all the time when he goes into the office. He reaches for it all the time. Best purchases I’ve made in 2025. Probably have spent nearly a thousand dollars on these bags and I want more. I am not precious with these bags at all and I’m impressed at how few scuffs and stains I have on these canvas bags. That was one of my fears about getting these bags. Other uses: Crochet craft bag - medium long straps no zipper. Dog leash, led collar, collapsible water bowl, pepper spray, refill bags - the mini bote and tote hung on my little hook by the front door. Finished crochet pieces large items such as shawls and ponchos - xl long straps Large tote bags seem to be our choice for pool/ park / beach days and transporting things to and from office etc. small long strap increible for holding a couple of 40oz water bottles for our park days. Can’t wait for my white medium long straps no zip “Fromage” bag which is basically going to be my designated snack / charcuterie bag for going to friends houses. The large short handle no zip fits my 6 quart instant pot duo. Sorry this review is all over the place, but I just love these bags. I have both zip and no zip in every size and I feel I reach for the no zip most of the time. However I am glad I have the options for zip. The zip is very helpful for car transport since things can be contained. However I use the non zip quite often.
Date published: 2026-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Classic, great quality, good for years of use Everyone needs a bunch of these in all sizes! Heavy duty but easy to pack and carry just about anything! Got monogrammed ones for everyone for Christmas and put all their gifts inside. A huge hit with everyone! Nothing compares to a good old Bean Boat and Tote Bag.
Date published: 2026-01-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best tote ever! Bought for my daughter. She loves it. Actually, I was gifted one many years ago and still in great shape.
Date published: 2026-01-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Unbeatable Beach Tote I have never found a better beach tote. Get one with the long handles - they're perfect!
Date published: 2026-01-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Boat n Tote LLB boat n totes are as good today as they were 50 years ago!
Date published: 2026-01-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Love love the bag but not the shirt handles Love the bag not the short handles. This bag is an everyday bag even for work.
Date published: 2026-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Boat and Tote-high quality! Amazing quality! I’ll be ordering more in different sizes. I love this tote!
Date published: 2026-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from NYT WIRECUTTER PICK medium Long I finally ordered from LL Bean and it was they NYT WIRECUTTER PICK blue trim long Straps and it like it but it looks so bigger than a medium and the straps are very long to me im wondering if I may have gotten a large by accident or is it just me
Date published: 2026-01-17
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