It’s back to school time, although this year classes may be in person, remote, or some combination of the two. Fortunately, back-to-school Sales are another tradition, so if you’re looking for a cheap backpack, you’ll find many choices. The backpack universe includes packs for hiking, biking, commuting, and more, but for this overview of the current best cheap backpack deals, we focused mainly on backpacks appropriate to take to school.
Today’s Best Cheap Backpack Deals
- Maxtop Travel Laptop Backpack — $18, was $20
- Lekesky Laptop Backpack — $29 with coupon on product page, was $30
- KJARAKÄR Backpack — $36 with coupon on page, was $40
- Himawari Laptop Travel Backpack — $38 with coupon on product page, was $43
- Mogplof 18.4 Laptop Backpack — $51 with coupon on product page, was $80
- SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack — $73, was $100
- Samsonite Modern Utility Laptop Backpack — $79, was $90
Lekesky Laptop Backpack
$29
Maxtop Travel Laptop Backpack
$18
Targus Newport Backpack
$50
Himawari Laptop Travel Backpack
$34
SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
$73
KJARAKÄR Backpack
$36
Mogplof 18.4 Laptop Backpack
$51
Samsonite Modern Utility Laptop Backpack
$79How To Choose A Backpack
Size
Backpack capacity is best determined by the size of the person who will be wearing it, but there are variation based on personal preference and habits. A middle school student who likes to carry their all books to and from school every day will need a larger backpack than a student who rarely brings books home. Student athletes may want a gigantic bag to carry sports clothing and gear, though in that case a second bag is often an option. One factor regarding size is specific to electronics, considered separately just below.
Laptop And Electronics Readiness
Computers, Chromebooks, tablets, and other electronics are expensive. Even though most devices can take moderately rough handling, the best solution when choosing a backpack is to pick one with a padded protected area that fits the device. Most laptops will fit in a sleeve designed for the most common 15.6-inch display size, but a few are larger, so be sure to account for screen size (measured diagonally). Because some students carry more than one device, there are also backpacks with multiple protected sections. Two additional handy electronics-focused features to look for are an opening for a USB charging port and an easily-accessed zippered compartment for adapters, cables, mice, and other small accessories.
Material
Backpacks are constructed of a variety of materials, including nylon, polyester, canvas, cotton fabric, leather, and more. If you’re choosing a backpack for a student, keep in mind the material will need to withstand rough treatment and often be put or stored in areas where they will pick up dirt.
Comfort
Backpacks often have a variety of handles and extra straps, but padded shoulder straps that don’t dig in when the backpack is loaded with books can add a lot to its comfort.
Water Resistance
None of the cheap backpacks below are waterproof, but some are constructed of water-resistant material. If anyone will be wearing or carrying the pack in the rain, at least minimal water resistance is a good thing.
Style
Style is another personal preference consideration, but try not to sacrifice function and comfort just because a student wants a backpack with a particular figure, logo, or stylistic feature.
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