For parents, it’s the best time of the year. For students, it’s the most dreaded time of the year. Whichever way you slice it, it’s time to go back to school shopping. The most important school supply? Your backpack. Here are some suggestions for the best made and well designed packs available this year…
For the adventurer, the North Face Surge Backpack. This stylish pack can double as an overnight or camping bag. It has enough compartments and space to hold more than a days worth of essentials. This pack has a compartment designed to carry a laptop and holds most 15″ laptops. The Surge backpack is also endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

If you’re a fashionista, Dooney and Bourke has created a collection just for you. The Cabriolet collection includes a small, medium, and large messenger bag as well as two sizes of shopper bags. These bags are reasonably priced and can hold all of your back to school necessities. The messenger bags include a stylish shoulder strap. *Spoiler Alert!* The Cabriolet collection is 25% off online until September 9th!
Rugby by Ralph Lauren has created a bag that is perfect for a laid back trendsetter. This canvas and leather backpack is made of durable leather and an olive green material that complement each other perfectly. This bag has a vintage flair to it. The interior has a canvas lining and open pockets throughout.

Every rocker needs a tote. The R&Em Large Graffiti Tote is perfect for any rocker or student with a bit of a wild side. This canvas bag has double looped handles and a shoulder strap for easy lugging.
Higher education in your future? For the serious student, the Briggs and Riley Executive Clamshell Backpack is the perfect choice. This elegant and well crafted pack screams luxury. There are separate compartments for laptops, files, and books. There are also compartments for USB drives, CDs, Discs, sunglasses, headphones, pens, business cards, and more.
Happy shopping!