Choosing the right cool backpacks for school help to set the tone for the whole school year, sometimes multiple school years, if you end up picking the right backpack! Although there are plenty of super cute backpacks out there, a lot of them end up being too small to fit you laptop and your books, your snacks and your folders, your workout clothes and your water bottle all at the same time. The ultimate bag for packing everything you could possibly need during the day into, cool backpacks for school are a college must! How else will you avoid that long walk back to your dorm in the middle of the day, half running because you know you don’t have that much time to get back for class? You can thank me later.
Topo Designs is an outdoor outfitting store with a focus on climbing. The straps on their backpacks are comfortable enough that you can hold some weight on your shoulders, but still stylish enough that you won’t feel out of place walking around campus. The buckles and contrast pulls on the pack below give a nice outdoorsy flare to it, and the dark green color is both cool and neutral. Even if this specific bag doesn’t work for you, you can check out more of their cool backpacks for school!
This handmade, waxed canvas backpack comes from the Etsy seller LISABAG01. Buying from Etsy lets you support a small business and get cool backpacks for school at the same time. If waxed canvas isn’t your thing, this specific seller has many other styles of backpacks in her store including leather and canvas styles. All the extra pockets really come in handy when you don’t want everything rolling around together inside the main pack.
The ruggedness of this pack feels like a perfect fit for your college style, and the pockets on either side will allow you to carry a water bottle and whatever else you may need, like juice or caffeine, at the same time! No hands necessary.
These super cute and cool backpacks for school make excellent choices for your new college pack. A brand that makes silhouettes that are pretty recognizable, Herschel Supply Co. is known for quality bags that will last you a while both in terms of durability and style.
Herschel Supply Co. bags are versatile enough that you can take them hiking, home for the weekend, or use them around school as you intended. They come in a variety of colors and styles, so you can choose something a little bit more simple, or something with a bit of flare!
Chrome Industries is a utility cycling apparel brand that makes high quality, durable packs, including a number of waterproof options. If you’re looking for a bag that will last a really long time, look no further. There are plenty of cool backpacks for school at Chrome, but they’ll certainly take you far beyond your academic years, too. This is probably the sturdiest backpack brand out there, and the straps are super comfortable since they’re made to be worn while cycling!
These incredible handmade backpacks by Joana Candeias come from Portugal and are very high quality. The amazing mix of fabrics and prints make these bags truly unique, and you can be sure that you won’t find these cool backpacks for school anywhere else on campus. The straps are comfortable and adjustable, and you can choose from a variety of color and print combinations so you’re sure to get something you love. Plus, you’re supporting one person who is hand-making your backpacks!
The well known brand Fjall Raven makes more than just those little square backpacks you see literally everywhere. You can choose a backpack from a well-renowned company, but also pick a more unique fabric like these wool or recycled wool styles. Rugged and sleek at the same time, these stylish packs make excellent choices for cool backpacks for school. Choose whichever style suits you best, but don’t be afraid to step out of that normal little square they sell.
The Rains company focuses on waterproof clothes and gear, so you’ll never have to pass in a soggy assignment to your professor. A very streamlined pack, these cool backpacks for school will transition well to the professional world during internships, and after graduation as well. Plus, if you end up biking or walking to work like so many young people in cities, you won’t have to worry when it rains!
Yes, this classic footwear brand is making some pretty cool backpacks for school so you can wander around campus like a badass. Extremely stylish, you can trust the leather of Dr. Martens to hold up under the weight of studying for exams just like their shoes hold up while you run every which way all over campus. Pick a pack with zipper accents, or something a little less flashy like their regular leather messenger bag.
This skater brand is both cool and practical, not to mention the straps on these backpacks are some of the more comfortable straps in the backpack world. A great thing about Vans‘ backpacks is that you can easily personalize them. Whether you embroider them like the pack shown below, sew patches on, add pins, or whatever amazing ideas you have to make cool backpacks for school, a solid base like this backpack from Vans won’t disappoint! Plenty of room in there for everything you need, and it will match your whole skater vibe, too.
Liebre Style is a small and specialized store for bags, shoes, and accessories. These backpacks are extremely high quality, and definitely the priciest packs on this list, but they are very well made and come in a nice variety of colors and patterns. Two zipped pockets make it easy to organize, and comfortable straps will help to distribute the weight on your shoulders. If high quality bags and packs are what you’re about, this is definitely the place for you.
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