Top Backpacks – Back to School 2016-17

For the last few years I’ve given my top picks for “Back to School – Boys & Girls Backpacks”. This year I’ve decided to change things up a bit thanks to the wisdom of my outspoken 8-year-old son. With the simple statement of “Mommy, there’s really no such thing as “boys & girls” backpacks. Can’t we just like whatever we like?” I was sold. So parents on that note, give your child the freedom to choose their backpack based on whatever makes them happy; whatever encourages their individuality; whatever builds their confidence.

From cool camos, sticky sweet treats, fun quotes to googly eyes so you can always see who’s sneaking up behind you, there’s a perfect backpack to fit every child. – Jill Topol

Top Backpacks – Eye See You

1. Les Petits Joueurs – Mick Eyes Leather & Shearling Backpack $1051.00 luisaviaroma.com
2. Gap – Print Junior Backpack in “Purple Power” $39.95 gap.com
3. Fendi – Backpack (Black Calfskin with Yellow Fur Appliques) $2900.00 fendi.com
4. Crewcuts – Kids’ Max the Monster Backpack $59.50 jcrew.com
5. Fendi – Blue Sheepskin (Bla Bla Bla Motif) $5150.00 fendi.com
6. Two Red Dogs UK – Kids Monster Face Rucksack (in green, black, orange, red or pink) $24.66 etsy.com

TOP BACKPACKS – SAY IT LOUD, SAY IT PROUD

1. Mojo – Straight Outta Backpack $48.00 mojobackpacks.com
2. Fashion Angels – Peace Love Selfie Pink Metallic Backpack $24.99 fashionangels.com
3. Vans – Nintendo Game Over Backpack $40.00 vans.com
4. Animal – Teal Sidekick Truck Backpack $27.00 alexandalexa.com
5. Mojo – Baron Von Fancy x Mojo “Nothing But Trouble” $60.00 mojobackpacks.com
6. Hot Topic – Cats Are Everything Backpack $23.92 hottopic.com

TOP BACKPACKS – SWEET TREATS

1. Sprayground – Ice Cream Shark DLX Backpack $60.00 sprayground.com
2. Accessory Innovation – Snack Attack Cupcake Backpack $19.99 target.com
3. Sprayground – Popsicle Grillz DLX Backpack $60.00 sprayground.com
4. Top Trenz – Jelly Bean Backpack $40.00 toptrenz.com
5. Urban Junk – Mini Schweety Backpack $25.22 bluebanana.com
6. Terez – Donut Backpack $75.00 shop.nordstrom.com

TOP BACKPACKS – COOL IN CAMO

1. Herschel – Retreat Backpack (Woodland Camo Red/Navy/Red Rubber) $79.99 herschelsupply.com
2. Valentino – Camouflage Multicolored Leather Backpack $2,295.00 farfetch.com
3. Sprayground – Camo Gold Drips $70.00 sprayground.com
4. Burton – Youth Tinder Backpack (Duck Hunter Camo) $25.90 rockynountaintrail.com
5. French Bulldog – Camouflage Kids Backpack $19.99 target.com
6. Adidas Originals – Backpack in Camo $43.00 asos.com