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11 Of The Best Backpacks From Amazon To Buy This Back-To-School Season

As you head back to school this fall semester, as an incoming — or current — college student, you may feel inclined to reuse a backpack from high school or the first year of college to get you to and from class. But let’s be real: The type of backpack you wear can make a difference in how you perform during your undergraduate journey. With all the textbooks, pencils, folders, and notebooks you need to carry across campus, it’s important to find a backpack where you can stash all your essentials — and luckily, there are a ton of great options on Amazon.

With a backpack that you will be carrying day-in and day-out, it’s also important to purchase a backpack that can alleviate pain on your shoulders, neck, and back. You don’t want to have to subject yourself to a ton of wear-and-tear with your back-to-school backpack.

Despite needing to invest in a quality backpack for the new school year, that shouldn’t hinder you from expressing your personal style. You can still make a fashion statement with a comfy yet cute backpack. After all, your backpack will become your constant college companion, so it’s important to view your backpack as a wardrobe staple. From simple to versatile backpacks, I’ve got you covered. Here are some backpacks I found on Amazon for back-to-school season that I recommend you look into.

UGRACE Vintage Laptop Backpack ($30)

Versatile and vintage, the UGRACE backpack bag has numerous compartments that help organize your essentials, such as your textbooks and laptop. This backpack can carry up to a 15.6” laptop, and has a small zipper pouch to store valuable items, such as your keys and bank cards. This backpack also has an external built-in USB charging port, which enables you to charge your phone on the go.

Bagsure Travel Laptop Backpack ($30)

Providing stability and protection, the Bagsure Travel Laptop Backpack will keep you prepared for any occasion. This backpack has a ton of space for you to pack textbooks and laptops up to 15.6”. Additionally, this bag has special functions including a headphone jack. It’s also made out of lightweight waterproof fabric and scratch-resistant material, which helps protect your items in the rain.

GGOOB Kawaii Backpack ($28)

If you want a more aesthetic-looking backpack, I highly recommend looking into the GGOOB Kawaii Backpack. Included are accessories (pins, hanging plushies, cards), wide shoulder straps, and a laptop component. This backpack is made with canvas, which means it’ll be super durable, and it’s lightweight, which will make it easy to carry across campus.

MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack ($24)

If you are looking for a three-in-one bag, I’ve got you covered. You can use this backpack in any college setting, including casual and professional. Made with metal zippers and multi-panel ventilated padding, this backpack will stay secure and last all year long.

MOMUVO Travel Backpack ($25)

With a simple, elegant vintage fashion style, this backpack  boasts six compartments, an external USB charging port, and set-in charging cable. Additionally, this backpack is water-resistant, durable, and made out of Oxford fabric, which provides a sturdy and chic exterior.

WZLVO Laptop Backpack ($36)

Coming with two personality badges and a matching furry keychain, this backpack allows you to walk around campus in style. This backpack is structured with adjustable S-shape shoulder straps, high-quality zippers, and an elastic band, and a soft sponge cushion to prevent your electronic devices from sliding around.

Coofay Waterproof College Backpack ($29)

Lightweight and fashionable, this backpack also provides waterproof durability. This backpack also has an anti-theft pocket in the back, which will make you feel safe as you trek all over your college campus.

High Sierra Loop Backpack ($34)

The High Sierra backpack can definitely be used on and off campus. It has yoke-style, S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps with a suspension system. This bag is perfect for college students who participate in outdoor activities during their free time.

LIGHT FLIGHT Women’s Backpack ($34)

Simple yet stylish, this bag can also serve as a travel backpack. Made with mesh padded shoulder straps, this bag provides comfort, plus an easier time commuting around campus.

Sunborls Travel Laptop Backpack ($38)

Cute and comfortable, this backpack also has two padded shoulder straps, which allow for good breathability and heat dissipation. You can also use this backpack as a travel bag with its included luggage strap.

CAMTOP Vintage Laptop Backpack ($33)

Made of sturdy and durable washing canvas, this bag contains a USB charging port, laptop sleeve, two multi-function pockets, and two side pouches to carry your umbrella and water bottle.

Eliana Jacobs is a National Contributing Writer for Her Campus. Born and raised in Southwest Florida, Eliana writes articles about lifestyle, Her 20s, and career-related goals/activities. Before becoming a national writer, Eliana wrote under the UCF Her Campus Chapter,where she wrote about health and wellness. Additionally, she has a passion for social justice, advocacy, and race-related news. Beyond Her Campus, Eliana also writes flash fiction and poetry for the nation’s largest student-run organization, Strike Magazine. Some of her most recent publications include Life In Plastic: It’s “Fantastic”. Eliana also was awarded multiple honorable mentions for her writing during her undergraduate career in her school’s Tutors’ Choice Flash Fiction Contest. Lastly, she recently graduated from the University of Central Florida, earning a dual degree in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies on a Pre-Medical Track. Ultimately, Eliana aspires to pursue an MD/MPH to specialize in Pediatric Endocrinology while intersecting her passion for public health through medical research, poetry, and journalism. In her free time, Eliana enjoys shopping, working out, and traveling. Lastly, Eliana loves exploring local cuisines and documenting restaurants she tried (Orlando and beyond) on her food Instagram.