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L.L.Bean
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
7
Manufacturer
L.L.Bean
How it's made
US-manufactured, mostly US materials
The L.L.Bean Boat and Tote® Open-Top is an American icon, handcrafted one at a time by skilled stitchers in Maine from heavy-duty 24 oz. cotton canvas since its debut as the "Bean's Ice Carrier" in 1944. Its overlapped seams are double-stitched with rot-proof nylon thread, its reinforced flat canvas bottom stands upright on its own, and its handles are tested to hold up to 500 pounds — making it virtually indestructible for everyday use. Available in four sizes with regular or long handles, optional monogramming, and a wide range of contrast-color handle options, it remains the NYT Wirecutter's top pick for carry-all tote bags.
Keywords
tote bag, canvas tote, open top tote, beach bag, grocery bag, market bag, heavy duty canvas, 24 oz canvas, double-stitched seams, reinforced handles, monogram tote, L.L.Bean tote, Maine-made, handcrafted, natural canvas, contrast handles, commuter bag, reusable bag, gift tote, ice carrier, 1944
Why the USAmade Score™ is 7/10
The Boat and Tote has been handcrafted by L.L.Bean's skilled stitchers in Maine since its introduction as the "Bean's Ice Carrier" in 1944 — making it one of America's most iconic domestically manufactured goods. L.L.Bean explicitly confirms Maine manufacturing and "American-Made Canvas" in their product headline. However, heavy-duty cotton canvas is a globally sourced textile commodity — the cotton fiber origin is not disclosed — and nylon thread is almost certainly imported, which prevents a 10. The confirmed Maine handcrafting earns a firm 7.
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