Overall rating 
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5
227 out of 250(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
Product ReviewsWrite a review
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
fromSoutheastern MA
Gender:Male
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?Frequently
When did you purchase this item?Within 1 Month
Heatwave Messenger Bag
PostedApril 24, 2012
This bag just came in the mail and I love it already. I got the large size when it was the deal of the day. I couldn't pass up the price. I was a little concerned that he large would be too big but its perfect. I am 6'3" and this bag is not too big at all. I plan to use it as a carry on when flying. I just used it for a weekend bag on a trip to visit family and it was perfect. I also plan to use it as a "manly diaper bag" when my baby gets here in a few months.
The only complaint I have is that the strap is made to wear the bag on the right shoulder only. It takes some getting used to because I normally wear a messenger bag over my left shoulder. I am sure once I get used to it it won't be an issue.
Great bag for a great price. Thanks LL Bean.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5
fromIllinois
Gender:Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?Occasionally
When did you purchase this item?Within 1 Month
Not what I expected.
PostedApril 11, 2012
I ordered the large one because the medium one was already sold out. Wow!!! it's huge (at least for me). Im only 5'3" and to carry this huge bag, I look so silly. An d the chocolate one doesnt look anything like the one on the picture. Mine is much lighter in color. I have to return it.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
fromUpstate NY
Gender:Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?Frequently
When did you purchase this item?Within 6 Months
Great as plane "computer" bag
PostedApril 4, 2012
Prosa nice all around bag
My husband used this as his "computer bag" for our first plane trip. It was easy to carry over the shoulder (with a back pack), held extra clothes (in "space bags") and his liquid bag in an easy to reach outer pocket (still under the flap). I may be buying another for our daughter.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall rating 
2 / 5
2 / 5
fromMass
Gender:Female
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?Occasionally
When did you purchase this item?Within 1 Month
Great bag, but shoulder strap too long
PostedMarch 20, 2012
When I received the bag I loved the size, set up of compartments and durability. However, the shoulder strap is much too long and the padded area does not allow you to adjust it to a reasonable size. If you changed the shoulder strap to something reasonable and better adjustable, it would be a great bag. I ended up returning it because I knew it would just sit in the closet unused.
  • 2026-06-21 T20:56:52.534-05:00
  • bvseo_pps, prod_bvrr, vn_prr_5.6
  • cp-2, bvpage2n
  • co_hasreviews, tv_250, tr_250
  • loc_en_US, sid_IG101465, prod, sort_default