LL Bean reviews and discussion

4.8

98% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Iconic, durable boat & tote bags
  • Warm, weatherproof bean boots
  • Plush, comfortable moccasin slippers
  • Timeless, reliable heritage styling
  • Stiff, heavy canvas totes
  • Limited interior bag organization
  • Occasionally inconsistent slipper durability
  • Classic, less modern apparel designs

LL Bean earns strong reviews as a reliable, high-quality heritage brand whose products—especially Boat & Tote bags, Bean Boots, and Wicked Good slippers—perform and last for years, often decades. Reviews also flag drawbacks: some canvas totes are heavy and lack compartments, slippers and certain clothing can wear out or run large, designs skew classic rather than modern, and the once-legendary return policy has tightened.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

138 reviews and posts

  • Very durable bag, and sturdy bag.

  • The clothing quality is great. The styles fit my taste.

  • My daughter gifted me a cold weather vest for outdoor exercise. It’s a great weight, warm and is the perfect length to wear with leggings. The pockets are deep and zip, so no lost gloves!!

  • I am a huge, L.L. Bean fan. I own a comforter by L.L. Bean. I own several jackets by L.L. Bean. I own boots by L.L. Bean.. I would definitely love to try and test some products by LL Bean.

    Self
  • I used a customized version of the mini boat tote as my everyday lunch bag and it's perfect. Sturdy, fits my salad, drinks and snacks, and goes with most outfits. I need to get a second colorway!

  • Fantastic backpacks

  • I own a variety of these bags. They are great to use as an overnight bag. They have a solid bottom which is great, as it will stay standing when you set it down. The bags hold up great no frayed ends or tearing, The only reason I ever give one up is when I stain them up so bad and they aren't as attractive.

  • The Boat and Tote is the worlds greatest tote bag, they’ll sell you a cheap OCBD, and they’ve got a solid selection of cheap travel accessories. Couldn’t care less about most of the catalog but when it’s good it’s good.

  • Love the quality and the monogram option for these bags. Ziptop is so essential and holds enough for a weekend (I ordered the Large). They are always have sales which also makes it a win

  • Solid quality and performance for their Boat & Tote bag range. Love the monogram options to add personalization to an otherwise boring bag. Excellent customer service.

  • The canvas bags are perfect for every time of year. They are comfortable to carry and you can wear them with a variety of outfits. The best part is the customization that is available! The bags are such good quality and not expensive for something that lasts such a long time.

  • Quality products, easy return policy, free shipping for card holders, shopping perks and BeanBucks Rewards.

  • does it get more classic than L.L. Bean? I purchased 2 totes when @ironicboatandtote was going viral, and I have zero regrets. The bags are sturdy without being overly heavy and the embroidery looks great. The wide range of sizes and strap lengths makes it easy to find a bag that suits your needs, and the customization tool is so much more fun when you think outside the monogram.

  • Have been purchasing this brand for years! Never had a complaint about the quality of their clothing or boots. Their gear and pet items are well-made too. And customer service is fantastic-they really want you to be happy with your purchase. Rugged and worth it!

  • I'm obsessed with my cute boat bag. It consistently surprises me with how much it can hold, while remaining so sturdy & compact. I can't wait to have this bag forever :)

  • Tote bag was spacious and sturdy. The material the tote is made of is a little stiff/rough but very durable. Wish there were compartments in the bag.

    Feedback

    Adding side zipper/compartments to tote.