10 kids backpacks for the new school year
We rounded up highly rated backpacks students can use across price points and styles.
The Athleta Limitless Backpack is made from recycled polyester and has a large main compartment, interior laptop sleeve, front zipper pocket and side water bottle pocket. The backpack’s side panel is padded and the bag comes with adjustable shoulder straps. You can purchase the backpack in three colors: Daisy Purple, Reef Green and Black. It has a 4.8-star average rating from 23 reviews on Athleta.
Fjallraven says its Kanken Mini Classic Backpack is constructed from vinylon, a water- and dirt-resistant material. It has a main compartment, front zippered pocket and two side pockets to store water bottles. The backpack has dual top handles that snap together so you can carry or hang it from the top. It comes with adjustable shoulder straps, too. You purchase the backpack in a range of colors and patterns like clay, acorn, deep red and more. The backpack has a 4.6-star average rating from 7,621 reviews on Amazon.
The JanSport SuperBreak has a large main compartment to store books, tablets, a lunch box and more, and a front zippered pocket to keep smaller items like writing utensils and headphones. The backpack is also designed with a padded back panel, padded adjustable shoulder straps and a water bottle pocket. You can purchase the backpack in over a dozen colors and patterns, like Russet Red, Different Strokes, Blue Dust and more. It has a 4.7-star average rating from 30,208 reviews on Amazon.
Herschel says its Kids Heritage Backpack is made for children ages 3 to 7. It has a spacious main compartment for larger supplies and a front zippered pocket to hold smaller items. The backpack’s shoulder straps are adjustable and they’re connected to a removable sternum strap your child can use if they need extra support while wearing the bag. There’s also a name label inside in case your child misplaces their bag. This Herschel backpack is available in 16 designs ranging from a Savanna Spots print to an Ash Rose shade, and it has a 4.3-star average rating from 184 reviews on Herschel. The Heritage Backpack also comes in Youth and Youth XL sizes.
In addition to its roomy main compartment, the Adidas Classic 3S Backpack has an insulated zipper front pocket that you can store snacks inside. The backpack has padded adjustable shoulder straps and two water bottle pockets. It also comes with an internal woven label you can write students’ names on. The backpack has a 4.8-star average rating from 4,669 reviews on Amazon.
The Everest Basic Backpack comes with one main compartment and a front zippered pocket. It’s designed with adjustable straps and you can choose from 16 different colors, like olive, pink, white and more. The backpack has a 4.5-star average rating from 4,201 reviews on Amazon.
Cat & Jack’s backpack is built with an internal laptop pocket to store computers or tablets, as well as a main compartment, front zipper pocket and side pockets. The backpack has adjustable straps and comes with a removable plush toy that attaches to zippers. You can purchase the backpack in six styles like Butterfly, Rainbow Dino and Skateboard. It has a 4.8-star average rating from 61 reviews on Target.
Nike says this kids backpack is made with a durable woven polyester material that can stand up against being tossed around in the car or on the playground. It has a main compartment and an inside pocket to store smaller items, as well as water bottle pockets on the sides of the bag. The backpack also comes with padded shoulder straps. You can purchase the backpack in 10 colors like navy, mint green, pink, black and more. It has a 4.8-star average rating from 78 reviews on Nike.
If you’re in need of a backpack for younger kids, Skip Hop makes options shaped like animals from unicorns to sharks. The backpack has a main compartment, front zippered pocket and mesh side pocket to hold water bottles. It also comes with padded shoulder straps and an internal label you can write students’ names on. The backpack has a 4.8-star average rating from 21,314 reviews on Amazon.
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