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The research
- Why you should trust us
- Who this is for
- The best basic backpack for elementary-school students: L.L.Bean Original Book Pack
- More patterns, characters, and sizes: Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie
- The best backpack for middle-school students: Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up Backpack
- A stylish, sophisticated backpack: State Bags Kane Kids
- Other good kids school backpacks
- How we picked and tested
- The competition
Why you should trust us
Our guide draws from the collective wisdom of our parent staffers and contributors, six rounds of testing (stretching back to 2015), research into the ideal backpack for kids, and years of sending our top picks to school with our own kids for hands-on, real-world vetting.
I'm the parent of three kids (ages 5, 11, and 13), and I also wrote Wirecutter's guides to the best kids water bottles and our favorite diaper bags. This guide builds on work by Wirecutter contributor Sonjia Hyon, former senior editor Dan Frakes, and former executive editor Michael Berk.
Who this is for
This guide covers backpacks for school-age kids, from preschool through middle school. We focused on backpacks designed for use during a typical school day, with space and organization for school supplies, books, lunch, a water bottle, and other light gear (including, in some cases, a laptop, smartphone, or other tech). The picks in this guide should stand up to the rigors of a full school year of daily wear and tear. And, in many cases, they should last through multiple years or be able to be handed down. The designs and styles are likely to appeal to kids ages 14 and younger. For older kids, or those ready for bigger, more grown-up styles, check out our favorite laptop backpacks. If you're looking for kids backpacks for hiking, camping, and travel, check out our guide to the best camping and hiking backpacks for kids.
The best basic backpack for elementary-school students: L.L.Bean Original Book Pack
Our pick
Why it's great: L.L.Bean's 16-liter Junior Original and 24-liter Original Book Pack rank among the highest-quality kids backpacks we've tested, and they've been our top pick for six years running. The backpacks last for years, are comfortable and appropriately sized for young kids, and are spacious enough to hold plenty of gear without kids getting overloaded.
L.L.Bean introduced its now-classic Book Pack in 1982. Virtually unchanged today, the Book Packs have a nostalgic, hipster appeal (they're even big in Japan). The Junior and Original packs are identical in design; the only real difference between them is size. Both have water-bottle pockets made of the same durable nylon as the bag; our years of testing have shown that this type of water-bottle pocket fares far better over time than pockets made of mesh (since those often rip). A thick strip of elastic at the top of the L.L.Bean bags' water-bottle pockets also securely holds your child's water bottle in place. The bottle pouch on both the Original and the Junior Book Packs comfortably holds a 12- to 14-ounce kid-size water bottle.
Both sizes include high-quality finishes, such as sturdy zipper pulls, a storm flap to protect the zipper, and a thick, 3M Scotchlite reflective strip on the front of the backpack (a safety plus for kids who walk or bike to school). Apart from noting the expected dirt and a few scratches on the reflective strip, our testers reported that the bag looked and functioned great after a year of use. The thickly padded shoulder straps on our Junior Original test bag showed no signs of breaking down or compressing.
Overall, the L.L.Bean packs offer excellent value: They're among the least expensive of the kids backpacks we looked at, and they're the only packs in our top picks that offer a generous, one-year satisfaction guarantee. Although L.L.Bean's updated warranty policy no longer offers a lifetime guarantee, our experience with L.L.Bean is that the company honors warranties quickly and easily, with few or no questions asked.
Pockets and organization: This bag has a roomy main compartment, a midsize zippered compartment, and one external water-bottle pocket. The midsize zippered compartment, which also has a zippered pocket sewn onto the front, is large enough to hold a pencil case or a hardcover book. The midsize compartment also contains an organizer panel with two open pouches, a zippered mesh pouch for money, two pencil/pen slots, and a lanyard with a clip for keys or tchotchkes.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Unlike our other picks, the L.L.Bean packs don't come with a sternum strap to help keep the shoulder straps from sliding back and off the child's shoulders. So this is a good reason to make sure you get the right size for your child, rather than a larger backpack to "grow into." Though the back is padded, the L.L.Bean backpacks do not have mesh back panels like some of our other picks; that mesh fabric is meant to provide ventilation and prevent your child's back from getting too sweaty (though its effectiveness is debatable). The Junior Original and Original packs also do not include a laptop sleeve; if your child needs to tote a laptop or tablet for school, you will have to purchase a separate laptop sleeve.
Key specs
More patterns, characters, and sizes: Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie
Our pick
Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie
More patterns, characters, and sizes
Pottery Barn Kids makes the widest variety of styles we've found, including some of the most durable character backpacks available. The Mackenzie is also the only pack in our picks that comes in a rolling option appropriately sized for elementary-age students.
Who it's for: The 12-liter small backpack fits kids ages 4 to 6 (or 43 inches to 49 inches tall); the 20-liter large and 18-liter rolling versions fit kids ages 7 to 12 (or more than 48 inches tall). A 5-liter mini option, available in some patterns, is sized for toddlers.
The Mackenzie lineup has four size options, and it is the only slate of packs among our picks that includes a rolling bag (in certain patterns) sized correctly for younger, elementary-school kids. (L.L.Bean also makes a rolling backpack for kids, but at 35 liters, it's too big for most elementary-schoolers and even middle-schoolers.)
The Pottery Barn Kids packs are roomy and durable, with convenient organizational pockets. They also have additional bells and whistles, such as a height-adjustable sternum strap, a laptop sleeve with Velcro closure for the small and large backpacks (though it's not padded), mesh lining on the padded back, contoured shoulder straps, a clip to attach a lunchbox, and a daisy chain for attaching knickknacks (a feature kids ask for).
One parent noted that the top handle on poor-quality backpacks is always the first thing to break. The handle on the Pottery Barn Kids packs is notably reinforced with double stitching and is the only one among our picks (along with the Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up backpack) that is padded for comfort.
The L.L.Bean packs do have a very loyal following, due to their functional design and overall quality; parents who'd used both the Pottery Barn packs and the L.L.Bean packs told us the L.L.Bean packs' design and quality were better than that of the Pottery Barn packs. But those same parents reported that kids preferred the patterns on the Pottery Barn Kids packs. And even though the Pottery Barn Kids packs generally cost a bit more than the L.L.Bean packs, with a back-to-school or other promotion, the Pottery Barn packs can be just as affordable.
Pockets and organization: The small, large, and rolling bags feature a roomy main compartment with a non-padded laptop sleeve, a midsize zippered compartment, a small zippered compartment at the top (near the handle), and two external water-bottle pockets. The midsize zippered compartment contains an organizer panel with three open pouches, four pencil/pen slots, and a lanyard with a clip for keys or tchotchkes. The small top pocket near the handle is designed to store a phone or small electronic device and has a headphone port.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Parents on our staff have reported that these packs typically last at least two school years (which is not as long as L.L.Bean packs generally last). The patterns for the Pottery Barn Mackenzie line are best for elementary-schoolers; older elementary-school and middle-school kids may find them childish. (Case in point: The children in our family outgrew their chosen designs before the backpacks showed much wear and tear.) Depending on the design, the two external bottle pockets have a combination of mesh, woven nylon, and elastic tops. The weaker mesh leaves the pockets susceptible to catching on something and tearing; although our water-bottle pockets did not rip after more than a year of use, other parents have complained about this. In addition, the laptop sleeve (with a small Velcro closure) is flimsy, so you'll likely want additional protection if your child needs to carry a laptop. Pottery Barn does not offer a warranty on its backpacks.
Key specs
Materials: water-resistant, 600-denier polyester
Water-bottle holder: two
Laptop sleeve: yes, unpadded; fits up to a 13-inch laptop for the small and a 15-inch laptop for the large (no laptop sleeve on the mini and rolling packs)
Warranty: none
Colors and patterns: more than 70 prints and designs
The best backpack for middle-school students: Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up Backpack
Our pick
Who it's for: kids around age 12 and up
Why it's great: For older kids who need to tote more stuff, Pottery Barn Teen's Gear-Up Backpack (28 liters for the large and rolling, and 30 liters for the extra-large sizes) offers many of the same features as Pottery Barn Kids' younger, Mackenzie collection. But this line also comes with more-appealing designs for tweens and teens, as well as additional ways to carry and organize all the gear that older students need to pack.
Available in 28- or 30-liter sizes, including a rolling option, the Gear-Up backpacks are roomy and durable, and they have a padded back with mesh lining and padded contoured shoulder straps. This pack's top handle (like those on the Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie packs) is reinforced with double stitching and is padded for comfort (which is handy, considering the heavier loads older students have to carry).
Though the Gear-Up line does include a few characters such as Harry Potter and Black Panther, the designs mostly skew toward more grown-up-but-still-whimsical looks, such as vibrant swirls of color, neon patterns, and geometric prints. The 28-liter backpack provided plenty of space for our 6th-grade tester's lunch, three notebooks, and school-issued, 11.6-inch Chromebook. For kids who need to carry multiple textbooks or sports clothing or other gear, the 30-liter size offers even more room.
With three cascading tiers of pockets, the Gear-Up backpack lets students easily stash and organize their belongings. We could slip a 13.3-inch MacBook completely into the padded sleeve in the main compartment (it holds up to a 15-inch laptop), and an open pouch inside the small zippered compartment can fit a smartphone. Two metal D-rings and a cinching bungee cord (which aren't found on the Mackenzie backpacks) can hold extra gear, like a sweatshirt.
Pockets and organization: The Gear-Up has a spacious main compartment with a padded laptop sleeve, a midsize zippered compartment, a small zippered compartment, and two external bottle pockets. The small zippered compartment contains an organizer panel with three open pouches, three pencil/pen slots, and a lanyard with a clip for keys or tchotchkes. A D-ring on the outside of the midsize compartment and a second D-ring on the shoulder strap offer a place to clip things, and a cinching bungee cord on the front of the small compartment can hold outerwear or shoes. Some Gear-Up backpacks also have a small zippered pocket near the top handle that can also be used to stash a smartphone.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Though they're reinforced at the bottom, the all-mesh external water-bottle pockets have large holes and are vulnerable to catching on something and ripping, or simply tearing from the sheer weight of the bottle. Also, unlike the Mackenzie packs, Gear-Up backpacks do not come with a sternum strap, which seems impractical given that they're carrying a heavier load. Pottery Barn does not offer a warranty on its backpacks, and monogrammed bags cannot be returned.
Key Specs
Materials: water-resistant 600-denier polyester
Water-bottle holder: two
Laptop sleeve: yes, padded; fits up to a 15-inch laptop
Warranty: no
Colors and patterns: more than 80 prints
A stylish, sophisticated backpack: State Bags Kane Kids
Our pick
State Bags Kane Kids (Silver Metalic)
A stylish, sophisticated backpack
The State Bags Kane Kids packs stand out for quality and style, with dozens of eye-catching, artistic designs, interesting details, high-quality finishes, and excellent organizational features. They're the most expensive of our picks, however.
Buying Options
*At the time of publishing, the price was $95 .
Who it's for: State Bags's 12-liter Kane Kids pack fits kids ages 5 to 9; the 23-liter Kane Kids Large fits kids ages 10 to 14; and the 6-liter Mini Kane fits kids ages 3 to 4.
Why it's great: Sleek and modern, State Bags's 12-liter Kane Kids and 23-liter Kane Kids Large backpacks stand out for their artistic, eye-catching designs, for their durability and high-quality finishes, and for the many pockets that let kids organize and store their belongings.
From a silver metallic backpack—with large, colorful pieces of confetti embedded in the fabric—to a simple yet distinctive strawberry-and-mint colorblock pack, State Bags's prints and designs feel more modern and sophisticated than those offered on typical kids backpacks. The Kane backpacks are the most expensive of our picks. But with unusual shades and patterns like indigo tie-dye, details such as bubble-like sequins and embroidery, and unique finishes including tassels on the zipper pulls, the packs have an out-of-the-ordinary look and feel that's likely to appeal to kids and parents who want a special backpack to start a new school year.
Depending on the design, Kane packs have an exterior that's made from durable canvas, coated cotton, or polyester. The interior is lined with a slick, tightly woven polyester that was the easiest among our picks to wipe clean. As with the zippers on the L.L.Bean packs, the zippers on the Kane packs are protected by a storm flap. And the Kanes have high-quality finishes, such as reinforced stitching along the top of the padded laptop sleeve (in the Kane Kids Large), which we didn't find in the Pottery Barn backpacks. The Kane packs' organizer panel is more elaborate than those on the Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie and L.L.Bean packs, with a combination of open sleeves (to slip in loose pieces of paper), a zippered pocket, and a mesh pocket to collect other small items.
Like the L.L.Bean packs, the Kane packs' external bottle pockets are made from the same sturdy material as the rest of the backpack—though the Kane Kids' water-bottle pockets don't have the same elastic strip at the top to hold a bottle in securely.
The Kane Kids backpacks have padded shoulder straps, and most designs feature daisy chains from top to bottom for attaching decorative charms or tchotchkes. The back of the backpack is padded and comfortable as well, though it doesn't have a breathable mesh lining, like the Pottery Barn backpacks do. The Kane Kids Large pack has an open panel on the back so you can slip the pack over a luggage handle. State Bags offers a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects on its kids' backpacks.
Pockets and organization: These bags feature one or two main compartments, depending on the size of the pack; a small zippered compartment; and two external water-bottle pockets. On all of the bags, the main compartment includes an organizer panel with two large open sleeves, a wide zippered pocket, two smaller open pockets (one made with mesh) that can hold a smartphone, four pencil/pen slots, and a lanyard with a clip for keys. The main compartment of the Kane Kids Large is divided into two sections. One section has a padded laptop sleeve and enough space for one or two notebooks. And the second section, meant to carry the bulk of a student's binders, books, and lunch, has the same organizer panel as the one in the smaller Kane Kids backpacks.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: The smaller, 14-liter Kane Kids backpack may feel snug if your child carries a large lunchbox, notebooks, and folders. Even though it has a big open sleeve in the organizer panel that can fit a 12½-inch laptop, it's not meant as a dedicated laptop sleeve, so you can't necessarily count on it to provide adequate cushioning and protection. The main compartment of the Kane Kids backpack could fit up to a 13-inch laptop, but it also has no extra cushioning. State Bags's backpacks are the most expensive of our picks, and monogrammed backpacks are not returnable. Despite the cost, the backpack does not come with a sternum strap; you must separately purchase the company's detachable chest strap ($15 as of this writing). The inside lining of our backpack also features repeated rows of the "State" brand, as well as the message "This lining used to be plastic bottles," which one of our tween testers found to be pretentious.
Key specs
Materials: coated cotton, canvas, water repellent 600-denier polyester
Water-bottle holder: two
Laptop sleeve: yes (for the the Kane Kids Large pack only); padded, fits up to a 15-inch laptop
Warranty: one-year warranty for manufacturing defects
Colors and patterns: 27 prints for the Mini Kane; more than 40 prints for the Kane Kids; six colors and patterns for the Kane Kids Large
Other good kids school backpacks
Backpack needs can be as individual as kids are. If our main picks don't suit your child's needs, here are some other well-performing options we've tested—and in some cases recommended—over the past six years.
Preschool and elementary school
TwelveLittle's Adventure Backpack is a sturdy pack that's the right size for kids between the ages of 4 and 7 (preschool and early elementary school). The main compartment—lined with an assortment of cute patterns, such as the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac—includes a (non-padded) mesh pocket that can hold a 13-inch laptop, as well as two elastic interior pockets, and it's roomy enough to fit a lunch bag, standard school folders, and a sweatshirt. The external mesh water-bottle pocket is reinforced with extra lining, making it less likely to snag or rip, and a chest clip is built into the padded shoulder straps. But while the backpack comes in several fun patterns, such as a space-themed design with flippy sequins, TwelveLittle doesn't offer as many options as Pottery Barn Kids or State Bags.
We previously recommended the 16-liter Lands' End ClassMate Small Backpack and the 21-liter Medium because they have plenty of space to pack essentials, an adjustable sternum strap, daisy chains for attaching trinkets, and, in the Medium, an (unpadded, non-elastic) interior sleeve that fits a 14-inch laptop. But compared with our current picks, these packs have backs that aren't quite as padded, their interior organization is not as usable, and their material feels flimsier. And we've found that their all-mesh water-bottle pockets are likely to tear within the first year of use. We think the similarly priced and more durable L.L.Bean backpacks are a better value, but the Lands' End pack may be worth considering if you find it on sale.
We tested the 18-liter Deuter Junior for our guide to the best hiking and camping backpacks for kids. Although we didn't think it was the most functional hiking pack, Wirecutter senior editor Kalee Thompson's 10-year-old son has since used this pack for three school years, as well as for stints at summer camp. It has held up well to daily abuse. And with its nicely padded shoulder straps, an ergonomically padded back, and an adjustable sternum strap, this bag was comfortable for daily half-mile walks to his after-school program. But the Deuter's main compartment has a drawstring opening rather than a zipper, which means it's not ideal for accessing school items throughout the day. The 8-liter Deuter Kikki, which we also tested, is cute and well made. But it's suitable only for preschoolers, and it fits, at most, lunch.
Middle school
The Burton 20-liter Kids' Day Hiker Backpack comes with both an adjustable sternum strap and a hip belt, making it comfortable and sturdy when a kid is carrying even the heaviest loads (the bag's nicely padded back with ridges for ventilation helps, too). The roomy backpack has two zippered compartments and plenty of pockets, including a padded sleeve that holds a 13-inch laptop, as well as organizational features, like a clip for keys. Bonus: Two buckled straps on the front of the bag are meant for kids to carry their skateboards. The Burton Day Hiker is also the only backpack we tested that offers a lifetime warranty. It comes in only four patterns, and we think most kids will prefer one of our main picks for school. But this bag is worth considering if your kid needs a durable, ergonomic backpack for both school and outdoor activities.
For tweens and teens who are close to adult size and are looking for a more grown-up backpack, the 28-liter North Face Borealis is a durable and versatile backpack that we began testing recently. The material (a combination of ripstop nylon, 600-denier polyester, and 500-denier nylon) feels solid and durable, and we appreciate the overall craftsmanship, which includes reinforced stitching, a reflective strip on the shoulder straps, and handy zipper pulls. The back of the backpack is padded, ergonomically contoured, and lined with mesh. A chest strap and a hip belt not only help distribute the weight of the backpack but also make it more comfortable to carry. (An unexpected bonus: There's a whistle on the buckle of the sternum strap.) With a starting weight of about 2 pounds, it's the heaviest and largest backpack we recommend, with two additional inches in length compared with our next-largest pick, the Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up Backpack. This size fits most adults but can be noticeably too big or heavy for a still-growing tween or teen. Note: There is a women's version of the Borealis—it's 27 liters (versus 28 liters) and about one inch shorter than the original Borealis, and comes in different colors and prints—that we have not tested.
How we picked and tested
After considering nearly 30 backpacks over the past six years, we've determined that a good kids backpack should:
- Be made from durable, cleanable materials: The material should be water-resistant, able to withstand the rigors of daily use, and easy to wipe clean.
- Be comfortable to wear and carry: Padded shoulder straps and padded backs can help ease heavy loads. Adjustable shoulder straps are also important to ensure the backpack doesn't fall more than four inches below the waistline, which can increase the weight on the child's shoulders. A sternum clip keeps straps from slipping, but it isn't necessary if the backpack fits well (or the load is fairly light). You can also purchase a sternum strap, usually for less than $15.
- Be sized correctly for kids: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that a backpack "should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight." A backpack that's too large simply won't fit a younger child well. We've found that 15 liters is about right for second-graders and younger, and that 20 to 25 liters is a good size for older kids and tweens.
- Offer good organization: It should include basic organization and pockets—including a laptop sleeve for older students—to help kids keep track of their belongings.
- Come in colors and patterns that kids will get excited about: We looked for backpacks with a variety of colors, prints, and stylish details, since backpacks are personal for kids and can be a way for them to express themselves.
- Offer good value: We looked for backpacks that not only were affordable but also would last at least a few school years (until a kid sized up to a bigger backpack or grew tired of the design), and that could even be passed down to a younger sibling.
- Come from a reliable brand and/or offer warranty: We prioritized companies that had a history of offering quality construction and good customer support.
Over the past six years, we've tested nearly 30 backpacks for kids, in some cases for multiple school years, to see how they would hold up over time. A number of Wirecutter staffers have sent the backpacks to school with their kids, and they've shared their kids' likes and dislikes, which we collected and incorporated into this guide.
In 2020, I tested 11 backpacks with my kids (then ages 4, 10, and 12), pitting our previous top picks against a slate of five new backpacks: State Bags's Kane Kids Large, the Kids' Burton Day Hiker Backpack, the Jansport Super Lite (no longer available), the Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up, and the Parkland Bayside. I examined each backpack carefully (repeatedly zipping and unzipping the bags, inspecting the seams, and comparing the touch and feel of the material), and I filled them with various combinations of kids' stuff. In 2021, my family tested five additional packs, the Light+Nine Student Foldable Backpack, TwelveLittle's Adventure Backpack, the L.L. Bean Super Deluxe Book Pack, Columbia's Mazama 26L Backpack, and the North Face Borealis, again pitting them against our current picks.
Elementary-school backpacks need to be roomy enough to hold, at minimum, a standard two-pocket folder, a book, lunch, and a sweatshirt. Older elementary- and middle-school students will likely also need to pack a binder, notebooks, and, increasingly, a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. My kids also packed the bags with their personal belongings (down to their favorite pens and pencils in the pen holders). For several weeks, they dragged, lugged, and carelessly tossed around the fully loaded backpacks and rated them for comfort and ease of use. They also ranked their favorite designs, noting the ones they most definitely would want to take to school.
The competition
The Light+Nine Student Foldable Backpack is an innovative bag that kids can customize with charms (similar to adding shoe charms on your Crocs, but easier). Instead of monogramming, you can attach (and remove) the letters of your child's name as well as their favorite things, with options ranging from dinosaurs to unicorns. But while we were intrigued that the backpack unzips completely so that it lies flat, it is otherwise boxy and bulky, and we did not find the design practical for school. (Because of the angle of the zipper, it's hard to zip and unzip the backpack quickly and easily.) And while the back is padded, the shoulder straps are not.
The L.L.Bean Super Deluxe Book Pack is a 40-liter backpack designed for teens, with a padded laptop sleeve, a padded back, and plenty of organizational pockets. Like the Original Book Pack, it is sturdy and well made, with heavy-duty 420-denier ripstop nylon. But when filled, its three cascading pockets expand outward, making the bag feel bulky and unbalanced. There is also no chest clip or hip belt to help distribute the weight.
Columbia's Mazama 26L Backpack is a dependable, inexpensive backpack that is suitable for middle-schoolers and shares many of the key features of our picks: a padded back, padded shoulder straps (with a chest clip), and a padded, felt-lined laptop sleeve. But compared with our picks, it has fewer, and less practical, organizational pockets. Though it held up in our initial testing, we were concerned about the backpack's top handle, which appears minimally reinforced. Also, the backpack comes in only two color options (black and grey), which felt uninspiring.
The 20L Parkland Bayside comes in nearly 50 fun patterns, such as rainbow, cactus, and outer-space versions. It includes a laptop sleeve and a water-bottle pocket, and has a limited lifetime warranty. But we thought its padded back was thinner and less supportive than those on our top picks, making the Parkland bag less comfortable to carry. And it didn't have much in the way of internal organization.
The 12-inch Wildkin backpack for preschoolers and the 15-inch Wildkin backpack for kindergartners to second-graders also come in more than a few dozen popular patterns. But the mesh water-bottle pocket ripped within the first few months of use, and Wildkin offers only a 90-day warranty.
The Fjällräven Kånken Mini is durable and beautiful. But at 7 liters, it's too small for anything beyond preschool use, and it's too expensive (around $85 as of this writing) for most to consider.
The Fjällräven Kånken original, at 16 liters, is more appropriately sized for smaller kids, but we dismissed it before testing because the shoulder straps are webbing only and unsupportive. The removable seat pad is a nice bonus, but the children we consulted found the convertible strap system more fiddly and difficult to adjust than useful.
According to a third-grader and fifth-grader at different schools, the Herschel Heritage XL Youth is a popular bag for its brand appeal and design. However, one parent described Herschel bags as "cute designs, shit product." The third-grader also noted that the REI Workload Mini (now discontinued) was more comfortable than the Herschel.
The North Face Berkeley (25 liters) and Berkeley Mini (19 liters) are well constructed, but their single external pocket is wide and long without an organizing panel. Also, these bags lack a water-bottle pocket, which many parents and kids consider a required feature.
Jansport backpacks come with a lifetime warranty, but the well-made 10.2-liter Jansport Half Pint is too small for school-age kids and best suited to preschoolers. The 31-liter Jansport Right Pack is too large for elementary-school kids. The Jansport Superbreak (25 liters) is lightweight and appropriately sized for older students, but it does not provide as much padding and comfort as our picks. The now-discontinued, 26-liter Jansport Super Lite felt durable and (as promised) lightweight, and came in bright, appealing colors. But even though it included a laptop sleeve, it lacked a water-bottle pocket, which, again, many parents and kids consider a required feature.
The AmazonBasics Classic Backpack is quite the value at its current price of $18, but it's a bit too basic—even for kids. It has just two zippered pockets and no organizational features. This could be fine for younger kids, but it's available only in a 21-liter capacity. Our picks cost more but are a lot more functional. Note: As of this writing, this backpack was no longer available on Amazon, and we're unsure whether it will be restocked.
The Garnet Hill Eco Kids backpacks is no longer available. It felt well made and durable, with high-end features such as a padded top handle, water-bottle pockets made from the same durable nylon fabric as the backpack, and an adjustable sternum strap. But the backpack was available only in patterns, not traditional solid colors, which we found somewhat unappealing.
The Osprey Pogo is no longer available. It had some of the best internal organization of any pack we tested and was well made, with mesh backing, compression straps, and sternum straps, plus tight-knit mesh water-bottle pockets. We count Osprey packs among the best hiking daypacks for kids and the best travel packs for adults, but we didn't like that this more general backpack came only in blue or black.
We used to recommend the REI Workload Mini Pack, which is no longer available. After testing it for a full school year, we found it to be a well-made, durable backpack that's comfortable to carry. With more thickly cushioned straps and back padding, as well as a supportive sternum strap, it was a good choice for a kid who walks or rides a bike to school and is looking for a better-fitting and better-feeling bag. The 20-liter backpack was best suited to students who are between kindergarten and third grade, and it included a sleeve with an elastic strip at the top that holds a 13-inch laptop. Like L.L.Bean, REI offers a one-year satisfaction guarantee. However, the backpack was available in only two nature-themed patterns and solid black, which didn't give kids much choice.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/
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