15 Best Back-to-School Bags, Backpacks and Sleeves
Jul 12, 2012 04:43 PM EDT by The perfect combination of style and substance is essential in your student’s back-to-school gear, and no where is that more important than in the bag they carry. This is their traveling closet, locker and office all rolled into one. So, how do you pick the right one? With a variety of styles, colors and shapes, you’re sure to find exactly what you need here.
Altego 17-Inch Channel Stitched Ruby Backpack ($69.99)
Altego’s 17-inch Channel Stitched Ruby Backpack features a 13- to 15-inch MacBook compartment and iPad pocket lined with protective red, black and gray flannel. The gray exterior with black padded back sports a water-resistant underside and padded shoulder straps.
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July 21st, 2012 at 9:47 am
I love the bags you have featured but my favourite bag is a trabasack. This bag has a built in lapdesk and is unique in the world. Very practical for working on the move. Very handy for students, working in awkward places, in lectures or on the bus. Check it out!
Thanks!
August 9th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
These bags are crap. not a single one worth a penny, except the TB2 sleeve…..TB2 builds the strongest, longest lasting, best designed bags, Right here in America!…most of which ate TPU lined…hence waterproof…and no I don’t work for them, Iv’e just owned 4 of them over the last 13 years…all of which are still in use.
August 10th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Have you seen Fusion Bags they have great laptop and tablet backpacks. Some of the workstation designs are like 2 bags in one with an inner laptop sleeve that zips out which can be used with the shoulder strap. I got a Micro Workstation for my iPad at fusionbagsusa.com. They also have laptop bags that attach to musical instrument backpacks (guitar, sax, trombone, trumpet). Super cool design for music students…I would think (cause I’m not). Enjoy what’s left of summer!
August 11th, 2012 at 5:45 am
Swiss Gear backpacks are absolutely on a different league compared to these backpacks, they are made like tanks and cost about 60-70 dollars which is reasonable and will last you a lifetime. I have had one for 6 years and there are no rips or anything and I use it almost everyday. Swiss made is much better than these china made crap.
August 12th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Columbia Manifest – my best backpack ever. Mine is 2 years old, no signs of wear and perfect for a daily commute by bike. This page is just a fashion show with no really good bags.
March 28th, 2013 at 10:09 pm
That’s a great list! I especially like the Keen bag since it has a unique look to it. I’m also a big fan of Ogio bags. I think they have great compartments and they’re pretty durable too – I’ve put my Metro II through a lot of stress and it’s still holding up pretty well.