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6 Cool Knapsacks Kids Will Love

6 Cool Knapsacks Kids Will Love - Parents Canada

To kids, knapsacks are the most important school accessory. Get one that’s too small and you’ll dread packing your books all year. If it doesn’t have any compartments or pockets, you run the risk of your water bottle leaking all over your homework. And don’t even get us started on the straps. The perfect configuration is key. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up six awesome knapsacks to meet all your kiddo’s needs.

Pep rally - 6 cool knapsacks kids will love

Pep Rally Backpack

Why we love it: This versatile backpack will work for a kid in pretty much any grade. The trendy ombre pattern spans age ranges, and it’s built to last. With side pockets, an interior laptop compartment, a doubled-zipper main compartment, padded, adjustable straps and more, it’s as practical as it is comfortable.

$27, staples.ca

Wonder co. Eco backpack - parents canada

Wonder Co. Eco Backpack

Why we love it: Made from recycled polyester and designed with all kinds of great features, this bag delivers on being both eco-friendly and efficient (plus, the pattern reminds us of a certain famous wizard!). It’s generously sized with a double-zipper main compartment and a zippered front pocket, and it includes padded, adjustable straps for easy carrying. Bonus: It wipes clean with a damp cloth.

$40, chapters.indigo.ca

Black gold - 6 cool knapsacks kids will love

Jetstream 3D Cat & Gold Sequence Backpack

Why we love it: It has cat ears and gold sequins—need we say more? Kidding. (Kind of.) This kitty carry-all features multiple compartments for easy organizing, a padded back and shoulder straps and a zippered front pocket.

$20, walmart.ca

Vans blue - 6 cool knapsacks kids will love

Vans Old Skool H20 Ashley Blue Backpack

Why we love it: This pick is a professional, muted light blue on the outside, and a black-and-white checkerboard party on the inside. It features a 15” laptop sleeve on the interior and a zippered storage pocket on the outside. Padded shoulder straps and water bottle pockets round out the design.

$40, zumiez.com

Impact 3-piece jet pack backpack - parents canada

Impact 3-Piece Jet Pack Backpack

Why we love it: Come on, it looks like a jet pack! That’s all the reason we need! Okay, okay, fine. This three-piece set includes a pencil case and a lunch bag alongside the backpack, making the value out of this world. The backpack features padded, adjustable straps, a front pocket, a large main compartment and a convenient top handle.

$17, staples.ca

Kanken - 6 cool knapsacks kids will love

Kanken Backpack

Why we love it: If you want to make your middle- or high-schooler’s back-to-school dreams come true, this is the backpack you need to add to cart. This iconic company was launched in 1978 and has been going strong ever since—not many brands can say they’ve been on trend for more than 40 years. It’s durable, lightweight and designed for comfort.

$100, chapters.indigo.ca

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