When you are shopping for schoolbags you have to think about a surprising number of things:
Extra-Large Nike backpack
- It needs to look reasonably cool
- It needs to be durable, but not too heavy
- It needs to be compact but sit comfortably on your back, even when packed
- It needs to be made from water and dirt resistant material
- It needs to have a compartment for a laptop a phone and cables
- There needs to be at least one large space for study books and papers
- It needs pockets for snacks, money and other valuables.
- A mesh on the side for a water bottle and umbrella is sometimes useful
- Ideally it also has a place for a name tag, and a clip to attach a key.
- It might even have a built-in pocket for a battery to charge your laptop or phone
- You may want wheels and a handle to pull it along
In general, i recommend you don’t go too cheap because it is a false economy. The risk is that you will be buying a new schoolbag every 3 months, as they are subject to a lot of wear and tear, and it needs to be well-made. If you can find one with a 1-year guarantee, that may come in useful.
Here are some good bags you should consider:
Practical, classic design, backpack
Laptop backpack, $29.99, Matein
Advantages
- Simple, practical design
- Space for a laptop
- 1 spacious compartment
- Front compartment with many pockets, pen pockets and key fob hook
- Anti-theft pocket to protect valuable items
- Side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Built in USB charger allows you to put your power bank and recharge your laptop/phone anytime.
- Water resistant and durable fabric with metal zippers.
Vintage design backpack
Vintage Laptop Backpack, $24.98, Modoker
Advantages
- Vintage design
- Space for laptop and books
- 4 more pockets
- Side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Lightweight
Cute laptop backpack, shoulder bag, pencil case set
Advantages
- Cute, cool design
- Space for laptop and books
- Side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Separate shoulder bag and matching pencil case
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Durable canvas materials
- Lightweight
Classic retro shoulder bag
Fred Perry classic shoulder bag, $60.06
Advantages
- Very cool design
- Space for laptop and books
- Hand wash material
- Large pocket for laptop and books
- Interior back wall pocket
- Long adjustable shoulder strap
Lighten-up floral laptop backpack
Vera Bradley lighten up laptop backpack, $76.60
Advantages
- Cool colorful design
- Space for a laptop, books and 3 other compartment
- Side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Water resistant, and durable fabric with metal zippers.
- Machine washable
- Fade resistant to keep the vibrant look
Extra-Large Nike backpack
Nike Brasilia 7 Backpack (Extra-Large), $54.90
Advantages
- Cool design
- Space for a laptop, books and other compartments
- Side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Water resistant, and durable fabric with metal zippers.
- Nike brandname
Extra-Large practical backpack
Outjoy large capacity school backpack
Advantages
- Large and practical
- Stylish and multi-functional design
- Space for a laptop, books and other compartments
- A lot of side pockets for water bottles and umbrella
- Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
- Water resistant, and durable fabric with metal zippers.
- Special pockets for valuables and wallet
