Boat and Tote®, Open-Top

$34.95

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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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.

Specs

Small

Capacity: Approx. 504 cu. in., 8 L.
Dimensions: 10½"H x 9½"W x 5"D.
Handles: Regular: 5". Long: 14".

Medium

Capacity: Approx. 1,008 cu. in., 17 L.
Dimensions: 12"H x 13"W x 6"D.
Handles: Regular 6", Long 14".

Large

Capacity: Approx. 2,124 cu. in., 35 L.
Dimensions: 15"H x 17"W x 7½"D.
Handles: Regular 8", Long 14".

Extra-Large

Capacity: Approx. 3,400 cu. in., 56 L.
Dimensions: 17"H x 19"W x 10"D.
Handles: Regular 10", Long 14".

Why We Love It

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.

Fabric & Care

Spot clean.

Construction

Heavy-duty 24 oz. cotton canvas.
Double-layer base.
Handles tested to hold up to 500 pounds.
Reinforced flat canvas bottom.
Overlapped seams are double-stitched with nylon so they won't rot or break.

Additional Features

Handcrafted in Maine since 1944, one tote at a time.
Natural color, with contrast-tone handles in your choice of lengths.
Add a monogram for a personal touch (or the perfect gift).
Made in Maine.

Questions?

The Best Beach Bag

“Knockoffs of our picks proliferate...if you were to compare any of them with the real L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, it would be no contest.”

— NEW YORK TIMES WIRECUTTER, 2024

There’s Only One Boat and Tote—Ours

Introduced in 1944 as Bean’s Ice Carrier for hauling ice “from car to ice chest,” our tote has been loved ever since. There’s still nothing that compares to the original—still made in Maine, one tote at a time.

We start with sturdy 24 oz. American cotton canvas, then double stitch the seams for extra durability. You’ll know it’s an L.L.Bean original by the “v-point” on both sides where fabric and seams overlap.

There’s Only One Boat and Tote—Ours

There’s Only One Boat and Tote—Ours

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