This has become a favorite summer "shoulder purse"
PostedAugust 18, 2014
I have owned my small (natural/navy & monogrammed), zip-top, long handle "Boat and Tote Bag" more than a decade! I treated mine with waterproofing spray as soon as I received it, therefore it has remained easy to clean and one of my favorite summer shoulder bags. I continue to receive compliments, as it's still so attractive. Whenever I use it for boating on the river or a trip to the beach, it would be VERY nice if LL Bean made a waterproof wet swimsuit bag to use with/match it...hint hint...:)
While vacationing this summer we visited my sister, from her home we went on a weekend trip to visit another relative. Instead of bringing out our big luggage she let us use one of her XL large boat and totes for my husband and I to share. It was perfect for a weekend get away. I loved that bag, so before I left her house to return home I ordered 2 XL bags for us for weekend get aways. The bags beat us home. I need 2 more of a smaller size and I will have enough. Now my sister on the other hand is in bag overload. She has 18 boat and totes of different sizes and colors for just her and her husband.
My mom bought the extra large bag for our family while we were vacationing in Maine. That was in 2009. This bag is still going and has held up so well. We have used it for everything from picnics to carrying laundry. It washes so well too. Most definitely worth the price! A must have for every family.
EVERYTHING should be made as good as the L.L.BEAN tote with that said... PLEASE offer more color choices! I need to replace my BROWN and TAN strap colored bags it seems to me that 'back then' there were many more color choices
