The Best Gender-Neutral Backpacks to Hand Down to the Next Sibling

The North Face's Berkeley Backpack ($65) features a bright, three-tone design; padded shoulder straps; and a padded back panel to keep your kid comfortable.

Lässig's Little Monster Backpack ($45) is mini size for little ones, features a glow-in-the-dark monster theme, and has plenty of pockets for storing toys and school essentials.

State's Lacrosse Mesh Kane Backpack ($65) is roomy enough to work for school, camping, or sleepovers; has enough pockets to keep your kid's gear organized and safe; and just looks cool. Plus, as part of State's #GiveBackPack Program, for each Kane bag sold, the company will deliver a backpack full of school essentials to an American child in need.

Skip Hop's Zoo Backpack ($20), available in more than 25 animal designs, is a must for every preschooler and classic enough to pass down to smaller siblings.

Patagonia's Bonsai Backpack ($59) is a medium-size pack with a durable, water-repellent finish. The bag features a top-loading main compartment, a zippered top pocket, and daisy chains on top for clipping on other small items.

Fluf's Lil B Pack ($32) is made of preshrunk (and machine-washable) organic cotton and is perfectly sized for preschoolers. However, the extendable straps also make it a sweet sack for bigger kids to hold their phones, wallets, and keys in.

Gap's Stripe Senior Backpack ($45) has adjustable padded straps; a roomy, electric-blue interior that fits standard school books and binders; and an elasticized water-bottle pocket.

Herschel's Pop Quiz Backpack ($65) is sized for kids ages 7 and up. The bag features the brand's signature striped fabric liner, an internal storage sleeve, an external pocket with a key clip, a removable sternum support strap, and an internal media pocket with a headphone port.

Vans and Peanuts teamed up to release this adorable Woodstock Backpack ($42). The sleek pack, made from sturdy canvas, features a cheery Woodstock in flight and sports a roomy main compartment and a front-zip pocket to stash school supplies in.

Specially designed for little kids, 7 A.M.'s Dino Mini Backpack ($42) has cool puffy dino spikes at the back. The water-repellent backpack also features adjustable shoulder straps to keep your kid comfy.

Under Armour's Hustle 3.0 Backpack ($55) is super sturdy and coated with a water-repellent finish. Plenty of pockets — including a lined laptop sleeve — will keep your kid organized, while a padded back panel adds to their comfort.

J.Crew's Striped Backpack ($60) is a classic in nylon, with a double-zip main compartment and a roomy front pocket.