The Best Bags for School
Practical, fashionable, and functional.
by RIANA DESAI ★ AUGuST 11, 2024
With August flying by, next week comes your arrival on campus. Your busy schedule will return, which means you will need a practical, fashionable and functional bag to carry with you throughout the day. To assist you with finding the perfect bag for your everyday needs, here are some trendy book bags for the 2024-2025 school year!
Backpacks are the most common bag used for school; they are easy to keep organized, fit lots of items, come in a variety of styles and are easy to carry around. North Face has a wide selection of backpack styles and sizes to accommodate every students’ wants. The North Face Borealis backpack, priced at $109, is designed with one large pocket to hold notebooks, textbooks, pencil cases and any other school supplies. The backpack also includes a separate back pocket to hold your laptop. Better yet, the back of the bag is padded for extra comfort when walking around all day. The Borealis comes in a variety of colors, including cream, pink, blue, black and many more. Additionally, the bag has a front pocket to hold smaller items like your headphones, chargers, lip balms or gum for easy access. The North Face Recon backpack is designed similarly to the Borealis style. However, it includes a mesh pocket on the front side of the backpack, making smaller items more accessible to you while wearing your bag. Overall, North Face bags are great for students who want a heavy duty backpack to carry with them throughout the entire day.
If you’re looking for a smaller, simpler, less expensive backpack, Lululemon’s Everywhere Backpack, priced at $78, might be a good alternative for you. This bag is designed with two pockets. One pocket is large enough to hold notebooks and tablets and also includes a laptop sleeve. The second is smaller in the front for miscellaneous items. Lululemon’s backpack is offered in many bright or neutral colors to fit anyone's liking. The fabric is water-repellent, so in case of rain all of your belongings will remain dry!
Backpacks aren’t everyone’s first choice for a school bag. In fact, many people use tote bags. For years, the Longchamp Le Pliage, priced at $155, tote bag has been most popular amongst students, as the price is reasonable, and they will almost never be out of style. This tote is chic, stylish, and is sure to match almost every outfit during all four seasons. The tote comes in a few sizes, but we find that the large size is the best for fitting all of your class essentials, including your laptop! Longchamp sells the bag in mostly neutral shades, but occasionally you can find it in a bright blue, red or green on their website. Another perk is that the bag folds up, making it easy to store in your dorm when not in use. This tote is very comfortable to hold, and the material itself is durable and water resistant! While this bag is a bit more expensive, I’ve had mine for almost two years now, and it is still holding up great!
These are just a few recommendations of bags that are popular on campus, but if they are not to your liking, I recommend looking at brands such as Herschel, JanSport, Patagonia, or Béis Travel for more options!