Finding the best backpacks for school is a serious mission for many parents and students, so get ahead of the game and make your pick now to avoid last-minute stress.
A good backpack can safeguard your laptop, textbooks, smartphone, and just about anything you place inside it. It should also be rugged enough to withstand extreme weather and everyday wear and tear that is bound to happen between classes.
The best school backpacks can also have a life outside of the classroom, and be used on day trips, outdoor excursions or even for travel. So whether you're heading to summer classes later this year or just need an all-purpose backpack, here are our picks for the best backpacks for school.
Best backpacks for school
- Adidas: backpacks on sale from $20 (opens in new tab)
- Amazon: backpacks on sale from $17 (opens in new tab)
- Backcountry: up to 40% off The North Face, Burton, and more (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: cases, backpacks, and sleeves from $12 (opens in new tab)
- eBags: 20% off via "BEST20" (opens in new tab)
- Kohl's: backpacks on sale from $16 (opens in new tab), plus savings from our Kohl's promo codes
- Macy's: 20% off select backpacks/bags (opens in new tab), plus savings from our Macy's coupons
- Nike: up to 40% off bags, duffel bags, and fanny packs (opens in new tab)
- REI: up to 50% off laptop backpacks (opens in new tab)
- Target: shop all backpacks under $20 (opens in new tab)
- Timbuk2: up to 50% off deals from $29 (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: Swiss Tech, Eastsport, Under Armour from $10 (opens in new tab)
- Zappos: up to 30% off select backpacks (opens in new tab)