L.L.Bean's iconic Boat and Tote isn't the only canvas carry-all worth prime real estate by your front door. For more stylish ways to haul your stuff, check our guide to the best tote bags on the ...

Bean bag chairs are synonymous with comfort and relaxation. A group of Italian designers created the first recognizable bean bag chair in the late 1960s, and people have been enjoying them ever since.

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L.L.Bean's toiletry bag comes in four sizes. The medium easily held two people's travel toiletries. The many pockets and pouches made it easy to store and organize everything we needed for 10 days.