Popsugar Family Back To School Cool Backpacks For Kids 32 Backpacks That Will Help Your Kid Rock This School Year August 16, 2019 by Kate Stahl Image Source: Getty / xavierarnau As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whether your little one is headed out for his first day of kindergarten or is an experienced student (with the homework to prove it!), a backpack is not only a back-to-school necessity, but also a great way to make a fantastic first impression on fellow classmates. We tracked down 32 fun, fashion-forward, and functional backpacks that will get your little student to and from the classroom in serious style. From small bags for your burgeoning preschooler to serious backpacks for your big kid and all the stuff her busy life requires, these bags offer style (glitter, sequins, graphics, oh my!) and substance (supportive straps, lots of pockets, and plenty of room for books and after-school activity necessities). Pack them up and get ready for your star student's coolest school year yet. Related: 10 Cool Backpacks Tough Enough to Last For Years to Come 1 Fjallraven Kanken Water-Resistant Backpack Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Get up on the pastel trend with this pale blue Fjallraven Kanken Water-Resistant Backpack ($80). It's ideal for kids, as it's made with water-resistant fabric that can help protect from unexpected spills. Fjallraven Kanken Water-Resistant Backpack $80 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 2 Roxy Women's Sugar Baby Canvas Backpack Image Source: Amazon Your young student will never have a hard time finding their bag with the bright Roxy Women's Sugar Baby Canvas Backpack ($36). Roxy Women's Sugar Baby Canvas Backpack $36 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 Lego Brick Backpack Image Source: amazon.com For the kid who can't get enough Legos in their life, this adorable Lego Brick Backpack ($49) features six individual exterior zip pockets and adjustable straps. Lego Brick Backpack $49 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 Twelvelittle Little Companion Backpack Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Take a walk on the wild side with Twelvelittle Little Companion Backpack ($49) that's the perfect amount of animal print. Twelvelittle Little Companion Backpack $49 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 5 Men's Outdoor Sport Vintage Canvas Backpack Image Source: Walmart The Men's Outdoor Sport Vintage Canvas Backpack ($29) has a rugged look to it, with plenty of pockets for everything your young student could possibly need to store. Men's Outdoor Sport Vintage Canvas Backpack $29 from walmart.com Buy Now 6 Skip Hop Zoo Pack Backpack Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Preschoolers will flip for Skip Hop's Zoo Pack Bat Backpack ($20). Zoo Pack Bat Backpack $20 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 7 Spaceship Backpack Image Source: anthropologie.com Anthropologie's Spaceship Backpack ($50) will take the littlest students to the moon and back. Spaceship Backpack $50 from anthropologie.com Buy Now 8 J World Oz Campus Backpack Image Source: target.com The J World Oz Campus Backpack ($14, originally $17) has a cool neon doodle design on the outside, and a laptop sleeve and spacious main compartment on the inside. J World Oz Campus Backpack $14 from target.com Buy Now 9 State Metallic Kane Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom You kid will love the cool, contrasting metallic straps on the Stat Kane Backpack ($85). Inside, you'll find an interior zip pocket, a laptop pocket, and four pen slots. Even better, for every bag sold, State donates part the purchase price to fund charitable initiatives, including providing fully stocked backpacks to American children in need. Stat Kane Backpack $85 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 10 J.Crew Sequin Shake-Up Backpack Image Source: J.Crew J.Crew's Sequin Shake-Up Backpack ($80) is see-through and super fun. Sequin Shake-Up Backpack $80 from jcrew.com Buy Now 11 Sprayground Neon Shark Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom The cool neon shark print on the Sprayground Neon Shark Backpack ($60) will have your kid standing out from the crowd. And lots of interior pockets will keep your kid's gear organized. Sprayground Neon Shark Backpack $60 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 12 Pottery Barn Kids' Mackenzie Backpack Image Source: Pottery Barn Kids Available in a large variety of colors and patterns, Pottery Barn Kids' Mackenzie Backpack ($29-$59, originally $40-$80) comes in four sizes for kids of all ages. Each size is made of water-resistant polyester, with adjustable padded shoulder straps and exterior side pockets for water bottles. Pottery Barn Kids' Mackenzie Backpack $29 from potterybarnkids.com Buy Now 13 Crate & Kids Dragon Backpack Image Source: Crate and Kids With decorative details, including floppy ears and soft horns, Crate & Kids' Dragon Backpack ($34, originally $49) will be a surefire hit with your little one. You'll love the practical details, like a top pocket with a headphone insert, a mesh side pocket that holds a water bottle, and an interior folder pocket. Crate & Kids' Dragon Backpack $34 from crateandbarrel.com Buy Now 14 Swissgear Laptop Backpack Image Source: Target Available in black, gray, and pink, the Swissgear Laptop Backpack ($55) is made for kids ages 10 and up. Inspired by a vintage doctor's bag, the backpack has an innovative top opening that pops up for easy access to the main compartment. Swissgear Laptop Backpack $55 from target.com Buy Now 15 Billabong Hand Over Love Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom The Billabong Hand Over Love Backpack ($46) has a sweet heart print on a kid-sized denim bag with ample pockets and padded straps. Billabong Hand Over Love Backpack $46 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 16 J.Crew Splatter-Print Backpack Image Source: J.Crew The print on the J.Crew Splatter-Print Backpack ($70) was created by dripping real paint onto fabric. How cool is that?! J.Crew Splatter-Print Backpack $70 from jcrew.com Buy Now 17 Cat & Jack Cat Paw Print Backpack Image Source: Target Cat & Jack's Cat Paw Print Kids' Backpack ($23) has a contrasting green color at the back with "Always Be Kind" written in a whimsical print. Cat Paw Print Kids' Backpack $23 from target.com Buy Now 18 Babymel Zip & Zoe Junior Backpack Image Source: Target The outer space patter on this Babymel Zip & Zoe Junior Backpack ($30) features stars, planets, and astronauts. An interior organizer pocket keeps your cosmic kid organized. Babymel Zip & Zoe Junior Backpack $30 from target.com Buy Now 19 Crate & Kids Unicorn Backpack Image Source: Crate and Kids How cute is the 3-D unicorn on the Crate & Kids Unicorn Backpack ($34, originally $49)?! The sweet metallic side details ensure your kid will shine all year long. Crate & Kids Unicorn Backpack $34 from crateandbarrel.com Buy Now 20 Parkland Bayside Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom Made of recycled polyester, Parkland's Bayside Backpack ($40) is superdurable and features a colorful dino print, padded straps, and convenient pockets. Parkland's Bayside Backpack $40 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 21 Bari Lynn Puffy Hologram Metallic Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom Bari Lynn's Puffy Hologram Metallic Backpack ($64) is as cool as it gets — but also super functional with a top carry handle, padded, adjustable backpack straps, and two interior zip pockets. Puffy Hologram Metallic Backpack $64 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 22 Lands' End ClassMate Backpack Image Source: Lands' End While the Lands' End ClassMate Large Backpack ($25, originally $50) comes in six patterns, we're partial to the tie-dye option. A chest strap takes pressure off kids' shoulders, sturdy mesh pockets hold water bottles, and reflective trim on the front and back helps keep kids visible. Lands' End ClassMate Large Backpack $25 from landsend.com Buy Now 23 Gap Kids Critter Backpack Image Source: Gap Gap's Kids Critter Backpack ($30, originally $50) has glow-in-the-dark details and a matching lunch box ($18, originally $30). Kids Critter Backpack $30 from gap.com Buy Now Kids Shark Lunch Box $18 from gap.com Buy Now 24 Herschel Retreat Backpack Image Source: Herschel You kiddo can choose from 30 color combos and patterns with the Herschel Retreat Backpack ($70). And it's specifically made for kids ages 5 to 7 years old. Herschel Retreat Backpack $70 from herschel.com Buy Now 25 Baby Tula Stickers Backpack Image Source: Baby Tula Made to fit toddlers and small children, the Baby Tula Stickers Backpack ($39) has a playful design featuring unicorns, donuts, hearts, flamingos, mermaids, and more. So cute! Baby Tula Stickers Backpack $39 from babytula.com Buy Now 26 The North Face Borealis Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom The North Face's Borealis Backpack ($89) has plenty of pockets and an exterior bungee cord, so it's easy to latch on extra gear. The pack comes in solid black or a cool camo option. Borealis Backpack $89 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 27 Ban.do Go Go Backpack Image Source: Ban.do The pretty rose print on Ban.do's Go Go Backpack ($48) disguises a main compartment that will fit a 15-inch laptop, two zippered pockets in the front, and two more pockets on the side! Ban.do's Go Go Backpack $48 from bando.com Buy Now 28 Hunter Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom Kid-fave Peppa Pig makes an appearance on Hunter's Peppa Muddy Puddles Nylon Backpack ($60). The a water-resistant nylon backpack with padded straps and chunky zippers comes in three different colors of camo. Hunter's Peppa Muddy Puddles Nylon Backpack $60 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 29 Gap Floral Backpack Image Source: Gap Gap's Floral Backpack ($30, originally $50) has an all-over floral print, adjustable straps, a front zip pocket, and side pockets. Floral Backpack $30 from gap.com Buy Now 30 OMG Unicorn Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom Got a glitter- and magical creature-loving kid? They'll flip for this OMG Unicorn Backpack ($58). OMG Unicorn Backpack $58 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 31 State Mini Kane Rainbow Backpack Image Source: Nordstrom With a bright and cheery rainbow sewn on front, and it's small stature, the State Mini Kane Rainbow Backpack ($65) is perfect for preschoolers. State Mini Kane Rainbow Backpack $65 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 32 J.Crew Camo-Print Backpack Image Source: J.Crew J.Crew's Camo-Print Backpack ($70) is big enough for books, gym clothes, a matching lunch box ($35), and more. Camo-Print Backpack $70 from jcrew.com Buy Now Camo-Print Lunch Box $35 from jcrew.com Buy Now Back To SchoolKid ShoppingBackpacksShoppingSummerSummer FashionSchool LunchesNordstromElementary SchoolLittle Kids