Customer Reviews L.L.Bean 42 L Comfort Carry Portable Locker

Really spacious for our daughter who has to carry everything all day. However, 4 days into school and the shoulder strap is already pulling/tearing out from the bookbag. For the price, we were expecting better quality.

We love Bean backpacks, I had them as a kid, and have bought them for my three kids. The last two we bought have been a huge disappointment though. This one is the perfect size, exactly what my high schooler needed, but within a month the straps started to shred away from the backpack. Within a few months the side straps completely pulled out. That frayed strap in the photo is supposed to be attached. Now it has been less than a year and we have to buy a new backpack. Sad since they were not cheap!

Good quality backpack that is expandable enough to cover a long weekend trip (cloths, toiletries, laptop or tablet, etc.), but also adjustable to not be too bulky for daily usage.

I bought this 3 years ago & my HS sophomore has used this as her locker everyday. She loads it up, tosses into the trunk, on the floor etc. I'm amazed it has survived the treatment & held together well. Laptop sleeve, many inner pockets, sturdy zippers, water bottle pockets & strong straps. Heavy duty. Also used it on school trips across country & Iceland. Purchasing another for her junior year & beyond.

So many compartments and plenty of room! Great for longer trips.

Backpack is perfect for work travel and airline carry on. Plenty of space for laptop and lots of pockets for passport, glasses, carry on items and your cross body purse! Perfect for work & travel.

Purchased for my mother-in-law who is a nurse. Perfect size to carry the items she needs on a daily basis in a much more ergo-friendly manner than the messenger style pack that was previously in use.

I am an adult and this is the best backpack I have ever owned. I have purchased many llbean backpacks over the years and this one is by far the best. I have owned it for about 4 years now. I use it to go to work (school librarian), I use it to travel as it is great as a second carry on option. It works when just barely full and it works when it is filled to the brim. It has tons of pockets and spaces that are actually useful for what they are intended for. Love love love this backpack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Purchased for my great niece who seems to destroy back packs. This one is holding up well and she loves the color.

Great backpack with many pockets. Great for carry on an airplane

So far very pleased. Very big and compartments are divided well. Seems to be made well.

Best backpack ever, lasting fabric in all kinds of weather. Holds up

My 6th grader loves this new backpack. Super roomy for all his books and binders

I bought this to use as a personal item when travelling. It is perfect for stashing under the seat and is perfect for a couple day trip by itself. This would make a perfect backpack for a high school or college student. Typical LL Bean quality, large capacity, great color, comfortable to wear.

Well made large backpack perfect for my college student

Fantastic backpack! I upgraded my everyday carry backpack from an old LL Bean Turbo Transit backpack to the new Comfort Carry. Both are 42Ls and have a similar design but the improvements are worth getting the new backpack. These are HUGE backpacks; not everyone needs such a big bag, but I work and go to grad school, so I need to carry a lot. What I love about the Comfort Carry are the compression straps and the fact it's more structured than the old Turbo Transit backpack. The Comfort Carry fits just as much but with the compression straps, it never looks that gigantic. I really can't find anything wrong with the Comfort Carry, it's comfortable, holds a TON of stuff, and while not waterproof, it held up pretty decently in the rain.

Well made and sturdy, with lots of good pockets for all sorts of school stuff

My nephew says it's the best backpack he has ever had! Holds a larger size laptop and all of the books a high school student needs. Excellent room, straps and compartments.

Perfect size and style with highest quality construction. Would definitely purchase again!

Excellent backpack for my 6th grade daughter. She loves all the space and pockets for organizing, and the backpack is nicely balanced for carrying a full load of books/homework.

I used this backpack to while traveling for 20 days on a trip to Uganda, Africa. It was exactly what I needed to use during the flights and while traveling on the mission trip. The straps were comfortable and the storage capacity was generous. Tough construction was appreciated as we loaded and unloaded many times on our journeys throughout Uganda and even into South Sudan. I would recommend this backpack for those who need a good quality item.

Got for grandson for Christmas, needed for senior year of high school and then for college. He loved many compartments and pockets

I got this backpack because I am a college student that is in nursing school and I needed something that was going to hold my computer and textbooks. This backpack holds everything and I still have room to spare. When I have this all filled up the weight is evenly distributed so it doesn't feel heavy on my shoulders. If you are a student or go to school and need to carry alot of things with you this backpack is the one. I was going to go with a cheaper one but glad I didn't because I absolutly love this backpack. I've read in other reviews that the straps have broken or ripped but i have not had that problem yet.

My grandson loves this backpack. It holds everything including folders, computer, and lunch bag.

I bought the big for work and it's perfect! I can fit my options and all my paperwork I need for the day.