The product appears to be a versatile bag with a mixed reception. Many customers praised its quality, sturdiness, and useful features like multiple pockets and a padded laptop sleeve, finding it suitable for work or travel. However, some reported quality issues such as twisted handles, sewing errors, and the bag feeling stiff or cheaply made. A few also felt the bag was larger or bulkier than expected, making it awkward to use. Overall, the bag seems generally well-designed, but with some quality control and fit concerns.
A good computer-friendly bag.
I chose this one because it has a zippered top to the main compartment.
Mainebones
FL
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★★★★★★★★★★
April 11, 2026
Wonderful bag; handles frayed and need to be repaired.
Bookbag
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 18, 2026
Nice features
I am a CASA and some files get heavy, so I was glad to get a new brief case to take to Court.
Montana Ann
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 6, 2026
Solid bag
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great bag! The handles are not a good quality leather. I think it might be bonded leather because the material frays after very little use. If they would spring for some better
Derik
Atlanta, GA
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 27, 2025
Great work bag
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I’m really happy with this bag. Constructed very well with two pouches on each side for water bottles. I’m at a different office every day of the week and this bag fits everythin
Terri
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 6, 2025
Soft Briefcase
Soft briefcase . I’m an artist and this is perfect for outdoor use. Superior LLBean quality and design !
Steve
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 28, 2025
Still a casual briefcase for the ages!
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Sane great canvas briefcase been using fir 30+ years
Robert vake
Malibu ca
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June 15, 2025
Great bag!
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
This is the perfect bag for me! Great construction and versatility!
Donna
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 6, 2025
Nice bag but oo big for me
Nice bag but too big for me. This is a nice bag but it;a way too big for my petite frame. Returned.
KitKat1957
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June 5, 2025
I really wanted to purchase but its sold out in black!! Will this be restocked sometime soon?
anon
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 26, 2025
No
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Worst bag ever... interior layout poor design Material too stiff Construction poor
Response from L.L.Bean
May 28, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry the Work Bag was not what you were expecting. A member of our team will be reaching out to you.
Ikabod
New york
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 22, 2025
PA High School Teacher
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Maybe bigger than needed, but this allows for the unexpected paper work. Love the places for my daily essentials. Comfortable to carry and fashionable to boot.
Pennsylvania
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★★★★★★★★★★
May 13, 2025
Just what I wanted
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Excellent daily bag for my reading items. Strong. Great quality
MLM28321
Hixson Tennessee
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 22, 2025
Great computer and brief case
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Enjoyed the bag from the moment I opened the package, excellent quality and American made!!!
Elkton, MD
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★★★★★★★★★★
March 4, 2025
Very durable
After going through cheaper briefcases in just a few months, I have now been using this one for 5 YEARS and it still has lots of life left in it. Well worth the extra money.
Gary
Western MA
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February 21, 2025
Excellent Bag!
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Excellent Bag! My husband was using shopping bags for his stuff. This is much better!
Tanya Bottini
Framingham, MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
November 6, 2024
Great bag except the handle frays
Like the title says, Great bag except the handle frays badly. I’ve owned the bag for one month.
republicofjosh
Chicago
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 31, 2024
Terrific briefcase messenger
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
A great, larger than expected, and light material briefcase. High quality, lots of pockets, looks fun and professional. My favorite bag right now.
RonB
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 10, 2024
My husband loves it!
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Roomy enough for everything you need. It has a large laptop sleeve, which easily holds a 17” laptop. Plus a pocket for your tablet and lots of room for accessories.
Cathy R
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 17, 2024
Stonington Daily Carry Work Bag
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought this as an anniversary present for my wife and she praises me for it! She uses it as a purse and said that the separation flaps and pockets inside are the best she has se
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