Carla Challis
The best school backpacks for teenage girls and teenage boys. From big backpacks to bags for the tech-obsessed, here's our edit of the best school bags 2022.
A decent school bag is high on the agenda for teens at secondary school – and durability, comfort, size, and style are all factors to consider when hunting online.
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Now is the perfect time to look for a back to school bargain too, with plenty of online sales and deals available for school essentials including school uniform offers, stationery for less, and of course, that all-important backpack.
Whether they want a school bag that's got plenty of room, a school bag that will charge their phone too or a cool classic, get ready to impress your teen with our edit of the best school bags for teenagers.
Best school bags for teenage girls 2022
Leopard Backpack, £22.50, Superdry
Leopard never goes out of fashion and this Superdry animal print backpack is as roomy as it is bold, with plenty of pockets too.
Dickies backpack, £35, ASOS
Who doesn't love a stylish backpack? Dickie's putty pink rucksack is roomy and cool in equal measure.
tommy & lottie backpack, £35, Not On The High Street
For the eco-conscious teen, this rucksack will hit the mark - it's made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and is available in a variety of colours, including this lush sunny yellow.
Padded backpack, £47, Eastpak
Eastpak's backpack is padded, helping to keep their belongings super safe and protected.
Fjällräven Tree-Kanken backpack, £84, John Lewis
The first Kanken backpack tackled the problem of back pain among schoolchildren, but if you want your hands on the latest edition, their new Tree-Kanken range is made of pine weave (a durable fabric developed from Swedish wood-based raw material).
The backpacks are both stylish and water-resistant and come in a range of trendy colours.
Convertible backpack, £128, Free People
This vintage-inspired bag is convertible so can be carried as a backpack or tote bag, and has plenty of room for all of their school essentials.
Quilted backpack, £27, Pretty Little Thing
This simple design will please even the fussiest of teens.
Hype Holographic 14L backpack, £25, Argos
Hype backpacks are beloved by teens the nation over because they're just cool. They're also a good size, well made and reasonably priced (not that teens care so much about those points). Argos have a good selection in various different colours and designs to suit all tastes: See the full range here.
GUIVITU Girls backpack, £32.99, Amazon
A cute school bag with plenty of pockets to store all your books and stationery - and we're loving the decor pompoms!
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Best school bags for teenage boys 2022
Smiley Eastpak Padded Backpack, £20, The Hut
It's padded and pretty cool too - teens will love the 90s smiley print.
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Skechers Backpack, £31.94, Amazon
We love this classic rucksack from Skechers in a versatile shade of maroon. The bag is lightweight and wearable, and boasts a special compartment for a laptop.
Nike Classic Backpack, £17, Sports Direct
Sports fan? He'll love this classic Nike backpack, which will earn him serious cool points on the playground.
Backpack, £22, River Island
This backpack has a trendy vibe to it plus plenty of pockets for those school essentials.
S-ZONE Starry Lightning backpack, £25.99, Amazon
We love this cool lightning-effect bag which comes with several pockets and laptop compartment. Plus, it's water-resistant so good for days out, not just school use.
Best school bags that will fit a LOT in
Rains backpack, £95, Urban Outfitters
We love this unisex rubberised backpack from Rains; with plenty of pockets for your teens' bits and bobs, it's got a sleek finish that'll suit the most stylish of teenagers.
Herschel backpack, £100, John Lewis
Herschel's backpacks are known for being roomy and having plenty of longevity. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee, so if your darling child does happen to ruin it, you're covered!
Hiking backpack, £39.99, Decathalon
A great choice if your teenager needs a spacious bag. This backpack boasts 13 pockets and an expandable compartments.
Bali Backpack, £69.99, Gandys London
This black number has everything your teen will need; pockets, a laptop sleeve and even a hidden back pocket for valuables. Genius.
Best school bags for the tech-obsessed
DJ Marshmellow Backpack, £16.99, Amazon
Along with the all-important USB charging ports, this backpack is a tech lover's dream - there are sleeves and pockets galore to store tablets, laptops, keyboards, gaming gear, headphones...
Waterproof Travel Laptop Backpack, £20.39, Amazon
This clever anti-theft bag boasts a password lock and a hidden pocket to protect your valuables. It's waterproof, tear-resistant and ideal for kids who need to take a laptop to school with them.
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