Top 10 School Backpacks for Autumn '24

What are you gonna shine with at school in September? Motivate yourself to start the school year with a new backpack and be a master of organisation. Or are you all about style? This Top Ten has both. We've chosen backpacks that will satisfy students across all ages.

 

1. Dakine Campus L 33 l

Year after year, this backpack is the number one choice for a lot of school kids. That's why this year we're giving it the top spot with a new print that's easy to spot in the school corridors. Plus, it's got all the pockets you need - for your laptop, your glasses, your thermos... and if you're an avid eater who can't wait for every break, you'll especially appreciate the insulated pocket that'll keep that ham roll fresh until the afternoon.

2. Burton Kids Distortion 18L

Let your first grader shine with a backpack that no one else has! The 18-litre capacity is completely sufficient for everything the kids need and can carry on their backs. Pencil case and notebooks, that's a classic. But this backpack will also safely store a tablet and has skateboard or jacket straps on the outside. The separate bottom pocket is perfect for slippers and a sweaty tank top.

3. Nitro Chase

The pro among school backpacks is undoubtedly the Chase backpack, where you will constantly discover more and more pockets and features. If you love to keep things organized, or if you have trouble keeping things organized, you'll find this one a no brainer. Everything has a designated place, from your pencil to your laptop to the skateboard you clip on the outside. And best of all, it fits comfortably on your back thanks to ergonomic features.

4. Dakine Tardy Slip 25L

Looking for something fresh? Dakine's new product caught our eye. A simple everyday backpack that has everything you need and perfectly combines street style and functional features - plenty of room, a reinforced laptop divider, a pocket for small items and a key loop for those who like to lose them.

5. Nitro Scrambler

Are you in a rut - lectures in the morning, then sitting in the library for a seminar, and then a part-time job behind the bar in the evening? We've been there. And that's why we know Scrambler makes every day easier. You can safely store up to a 15" laptop, and the spacious main compartment holds books, outerwear, and all your food boxes. During the daily hustle and bustle, your back will appreciate the soft back panel, ergonomic shoulder straps and chest strap. And when you're ready for a relaxing day? The modern roll-up design lets you zip the pack up to multiple levels - so it'll look perfect filled or half-empty.

6. Dakine Method DLX 28L

A backpack made for everyday challenges. If your main area is the city, but you're happy to venture outside of it from time to time, the Method DLX is the number one choice. You'll be surprised at how much you can fit in it, and with separate smaller pockets, you can safely store small items or electronics. And if you go a little overboard? The chest strap makes it comfortable to carry.

7. Nitro Daypacker

You want a backpack that's ready for anything? The Daypacker is your answer. Made for those who have an eye for classic style but want things that are easy to use. So let's face it - these buckles are mostly for decoration. You can access the main pocket with a classic zipper that's cleverly hidden. Although it doesn't seem like it, this beauty offers 32 litres of space. Here you're relying on a perfect organisation system and ergonomic features that your back will thank you for.

8. Vans Old Skool Drop V

We don't know how they do it at Vans, but Old Skool backpacks are simply a staple. Vans relies on simple design and plenty of space for everything you need for school. Your laptop has its own pocket, as does your drink bottle, or the small items you don't want to look for in the bottom of the main compartment. Go classic, or grab an original design.

9. Burton Treble Yell 21L

To school and then to the skatepark? The Treble Yell backpack is for you! Stuff your textbooks, laptop, gym stuff and three snacks inside, and then you've got two more pockets for your stuff. Velcro straps securely carry your skateboard and keep your hands free. Purple doesn't suit you? Then check out all the colors that have landed in our warehouse!

10. Burton Tinder 2.0 30L

You love this backpack and we totally get it. A low-profile, minimalist design that's perfect for the city and the backcountry, a water-repellent finish, 30 litres of space and side straps for extra cargo when your travels take you further than lectures. Like every year, the Tinder comes in trendy colours to suit your lifestyle.