L.L. Bean

Boat and Tote Medium

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is the tote I keep in my car and grab for everything—groceries, beach gear, even hauling climbing shoes. The canvas is so thick it feels indestructible, and the medium size strikes the perfect balance: roomy enough to carry plenty but not so big it gets in the way."

Some bags earn their place as essentials, and the Boat and Tote Medium is one of them. Handcrafted in Maine since 1944, it was originally designed to haul ice, and it still carries that same rugged durability into every outing today. The heavy-duty cotton canvas is strong enough to handle daily use and tested to hold up to 500 pounds—far more than we’ll ever carry—making it a true workhorse for errands, adventures, and everything in between.

Sized at 12in high by 13in wide with a 17L capacity, the medium Boat and Tote is versatile enough for everything from groceries to books to beach gear. Reinforced handles, a double-layer base, and double-stitched seams mean this bag is built to last for decades. Simple, functional, and iconic, it’s the tote we reach for without a second thought—because it’s always up for the task.