The next thing I realized is that most backpacks that you find at major retailers only come in one size. These bags are sized for older kids and adults. If you have a younger child with a smaller frame, it will look larger than them and will hold more stuff than they should physically carry. You occasionally see smaller preschool sized bags, but the in between sizes are harder to find. Several retailers make quality back packs sized appropriately for elementary and middle school kids such as Lands' End, LL Bean, Pottery Barn and other specialty stores.
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The design of the bag itself is basic and fully functional with everything you would need in a school bag. It has two zipper compartments. A bigger one in back to hold her folders, a change of clothes, or even her lunch bag. The smaller area in the front of the bag is useful for smaller item like crayons and playdate cards. The bag has a strap with a snap closure across the front which is useful to to clip on another bag, as well as a smaller loop near the top. Another must-have feature is the mesh water bottle holder on the side. In my opinion, the most critical feature in a backpack is the straps. This bag has nice wide straps with padding; the length of the straps can be adjusted to fit your kid as they grow.
My daughter used the bag everyday for school last year. She also used it everyday for camp this summer. As you can see, most of the fabric on the bag is white and it still looks clean. I'm very pleased that it has held up beautifully for an entire year. Since it is not yet showing signs of wear, I bet it will make it through at least another year and will be replaced only when she tires of this pattern.
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