Great bag for many things. I plan on taking it to the grocery store. No worry about the bag breaking and groceries flying all over. I'll be getting another one, you need more than one bag at the grocery store.
I bought this bag just to get items back and forth to work. I find once the fold crease is worked out, the bag does indeed stand up on its own. The large is the perfect size if your not hauling bulky items...towels, blankets, etc. I took mine to the local cobbler shop and had a snap installled at the top between the handles. It's nice to be able to snap the top to keep items in a little better, and adds that custom touch. The black stays looking clean, and the material should hold up for many years. It's a nice tote for many occasions.
I ordered custom canvas totes for me and the Wife, but expect to like this one better because of the material. We'll see!
I have always known that LLBean makes the best quality products, that's why I decided to order this bag. I needed something mid-sized to tote small things (bottles, crib sheets, winter hat/gloves) back and forth with my son to day care. This is the perfect size and I love the fact that the inside is water resistant...instead of washing the bag everytime something leaks, I can wipe it right out. LOVE this bag! This would also be great for the beach/pool because of the inside liner.
I've owned mine for over two years. I carry and store my waders in the bag. My close fishing friend saw how I used the bag and recently purchased one for his waders. If you get mud or sand in the bag, you can easily rinse it out.
