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Updated August 2012
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Best backpack for adults and college studentsPros: two water bottle pockets, excellent durability, removable waist beltCons: smaller overall capacity648335091746The North FaceExterior bungee and key clip, foam back panel600D polyester, 1200D polyester1830Teenagers to adultNo18.51371 lb., 14 oz.LifetimeAJVNJK318.51372Main storage compartment, secondary compartment with organizerYes, 2Yes, injection-moldedYes, removableNoAdults and college students*Est. $55 -
Best backpack for high schoolPros: roomy, excellent durability and water resistance, four compartments/pocketsCons: ergonomic straps are stiff at first, some want more back paddingnot avail.617931080089JanSportN/A600D polyester2100N/ANo17.513101 lb., 8 oz.LifetimeTDN7-00817.513104Two main compartments, front utility pocket, front stash pocket,YesYes, ergonomic S-curveNoNoHigh school*Est. $40
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Best backpack for elementary and middle schoolPros: good value, durable, broad variety of colors, designsCons: few pockets648335955727JanSportN/A600D polyester1550N/ANo16.7138.512 oz.LifetimeJT5015CS16.7138.52Main storage compartment, front utility pocketNoYesNoNoElementary and middle school*Est. $30
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Best backpack for kindergartenPros: very comfortable, hip and sternum straps included, lightweightCons: thin fabric, limited feedback on durability814247010131Lucky BumsPadded airflow back panel, wicking shoulder straps, sliding sternum strap40D and 210D silicon-coated ripstop nylon9159 years to small adults (12- to 15-inch torso)No1510812.8 ouncesLifetime162GR151082Main compartment, smaller front compartmentYes, 2YesYesNoKindergarten*Est. $50
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Backpack for toddlers and preschoolersPros: sized for toddlers, durable, easy to cleanCons: small for school-age kids879674002180Skip HopEasy-clean lining; BPA-free, phthalate-free; write-on nametag inside; comes in 14 animal styles, including dog, cat, dinosaur, giraffe, monkey, owl, penguin and zebra.N/AN/APreschoolNo1210.55N/ALifetime2102041210.552Main storage compartment, smaller insulated pouch for snacks (with extra "pocket" organizer inside)YesYesNoNoKindergarten*Est. $20
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Best wheeled backpackPros: large capacity, contoured shoulder straps, extremely durable, comfortable to walk withCons: sticky handle, zipper jams in fabric coveringN/AL.L. BeanTwo-stage stowable handle, reflective material on front and straps, compression strapN/A193510 and upNo19149.55 lb., 8 oz.LifetimeN/A19149.54Two main compartments, smaller front compartment, front stash pocketNoYesNoYesWheeled*Est. $100
