Back to School BackPacks...What's Hot

Backpacks and Bags for Back to School 2007

Stay up to date! You can't go to school without a backpack, right? Well, this year backpacks still rule, but messenger bags are becoming more and more popular. Come and check out 2007's hottest bags for Back to School.

1. Champion Tenacity backpack

Kohls.com This high-tech backpack by Champion has every bell and whistle your older kid needs to keep his gear in order and his back pain-free. This revolutionary bag features the E.B.S. (Ergonomic Back System) which is approved by the World Federation of Chiropractic. This system allows the carrier to custom fit their backpack and distribute the weight on their back; this along with their MEMFOAM straps, provides maximum comfort and promotion of back health.

The Champion Tenacity backpack also features a 10 book capacity, load of pockets and storage space, audio pocket with E-PORT for kids' music listening pleasure, cell phone holder and lots more.
Size: 18"H x 13"W x 9"D
Perfect for: Older kids who have lots of books and gear to tote around but are looking for a stylish, functional backpack.

2. JanSport Super Sport

JanSport's number one selling backpack is back this year and better than ever. Choose from an enormous array of fun colors and patterns to find a backpack your kid will love. This bag features padded straps as well as a padded back for superior comfort when toting tons of books.
Size: 16.75" x 13" x 8.5"
Perfect for: Kids 8 through college who like colors and patterns and need to carry large amounts of books and supplies.

3. Champion Strive BackPack

Kohls.com The Champion Strive Backpack packs tons of features into a sleek, lightweight backpack. Your kid will love the ample space, extra pockets, water bottle side-nets, and front pouch with key clip, pencil organizer, and 4 pockets for top-notch organizational potential.
Size: 19"H x 12 1/2"W x 8"D
Perfect for: Older kids and teens who need to carry not only books but items for various activities as well.

4. blabla Hand-Knitted Backpacks

blabla.com These too-cute backpacks for preschoolers are the cat's meow (and the dog's woof, the frog's croak, the lion's roar and so on). These nontraditional backpacks for little kids are knitted from brightly colored yarn and designed to delight kids and adults alike. Choose from tons of adorable looks.
Size: Approximately 12" x 10"
Perfect for: Preschoolers and younger kids whose parents are looking for something special.

5. L.L.Bean Original Book Pack

L.L. Bean's original backpack is still their best. Loaded with features like: a key clip; an organizer panel; a place for lunch money or small treasures; 3M Scotchlite reflective material on both front and straps.
Size: 16"H x 13"W x 5"D
Perfect for: Kids 7 and older.

6. Samsonite Sammies Huggy School Bag - Ladybird

ebags.com This backpack is small enough for younger kids, yet big enough to be stuffed with books. The wider construction makes it comfortable for kids with shorter torsos, and roomy enough to be filled with books and supplies.
For boys, check out the turtle version.
Size: 14" x 10.5" x 5.5"
Perfect for: 4-10 year olds. The lightweight and rectangular construction are ideal for kids who are on the smaller side.

7. Build Your Own Messenger Bag by Tagger

Choose your bag, your flap and your strap for a customized bag made just for you or your kid. If your child doesn't like any of the available flaps, he can order a plain one and some Tagger markers to create his very own, one-of-a-kind messenger bag for Back to School. Too cool!
Size: Varies depending on the bag you build.
Perfect for: Older kids, tweens and teens with their own sense of style.

8. Skyway Kid's Gear Backpack with Detachable Lunch Box

 ebags.com This backpack is perfect for younger kids as a school or travel bag. It features a detachable, insulated lunch box and comes in a pink design for girls and a blue one for boys. For kids who have too much to tote, a wheeled version is also available.
Size: 15.5" x 11" x 5.5"
Perfect for: Younger girls or boys who carry a packed lunch to school and need a bag that has ample room for books and other necessities.

9. Wildkin Astronaut Backpack

This lightweight, small backpack is specifically designed to be kind to little backs. And, the astronaut design is out of this world (ok, I couldn't help it).
Size: 15" x 12" x 7"
Perfect for: Science loving little ones from preschool through 2nd grade

10. Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small

ebags.com The Timbuk2 Small Classic Messenger Bag is big enough to hold all their books, but small enough for kids to carry comfortably. This messenger bag is available in lots of funky color combos that kids love.
Size: 14.5" x 12" x 5.25"
Perfect for: Too-cool kids who want an alternative from the traditional backpack look.