Parents… It’s that time of year where we’re starting to think about getting our children back to school. I know it only seems like yesterday that they broke up for the Summer Holidays but we’ve only got around 3 weeks left of the holidays, so now is the time to start thinking about it. With so much to think about with our children, it seems an impossible task to get everything together for the end of the school holidays and ready in time for the first week in September but, don’t worry, we’ve got one less thing for you to worry about and that’s Choosing School Backpacks.

Whether your child is at pre-school, in Primary School, starting their 1 ^st year in Secondary School or just starting college or University (Yes, they’ll always be our children regardless of their ages), we’ve got something that will suit their needs perfectly. We’ve split our collections into 5 sections, to make choosing your Back To School Backpack as easy as possible.

Backpacks for University Students

A lot of University Backpacks will also cross over into the Business Backpack collections. Our suggestions for a Backpack for University would be to definitely include a laptop compartment. Large laptop compartments (up to 17.3” Screen Size) for those doing graphic design or software courses will be a must as will tablet pockets, whereas students doing less tech heavy courses may only need a smaller laptop. A lot of our Laptop Backpacks do also have integrated tablet pockets which will fit a variety of sizes of tablet, so at least a Tablet Sleeve is one less thing to think about.

What to look for in a Backpack for Uni Students:

• A Laptop Compartment to fit the required size of laptop
• Integrated Tablet Compartments
• Bottle Pockets (Obviously not for alcohol!)
• USB Ports for on-the-go-charging of mobile phones, earbuds and tablets
• Shaped, padded and adjustable backpack straps for a comfortable fit
• Lightweight
• Clothing Compartments for changing clothes

Our Choice of Backpack for University Students:

Backpacks for College Students

We know college students need a reliable, spacious backpack with plenty of space for tech, tablets, laptops and their daily items. When choosing Backpacks for Students, we cannot emphasise enough the importance of having a laptop compartment that will fit the screen size of their laptop. A snug fit will protect a laptop better and will help to prevent damage to it. Our Laptop Backpacks are organised by the screen size that they will take based upon the internal measurements, so be sure to look out for these.

We also have a pretty cool choice of colours and styles on offer from our favourite backpack brands such as Jansport, Eastpak and American Tourister, so choosing a style and colour that will suit the older teenager perfectly is easy.

What to look for in a Backpack for Students in College:

• Spacious Interiors
• Laptop Compartments
• Integrated Tablet Compartments
• Bottle Pockets
• USB Ports for on-the-go-charging of mobile phones, earbuds and tablets
• Shaped, padded and adjustable backpack straps for a comfortable fit
• Cool colours and designs

Our Choice of Backpack for College Students:

Backpacks for Secondary School Students

Most Secondary School students do not need to carry a laptop around with them, however, some older students and those in 6 ^th form may find it beneficial to still have this option, so the points that we suggested for College Student Backpacks may still be applicable here. For younger Secondary School Students, we would suggest a cool, funky and Lightweight School Backpack. As some schools allow tablets and iPads to be taken into school, it may also be beneficial to consider this as a factor for choosing the backpack.

What to look for in a Backpack for Secondary School Children:

• Cool, funky designs
• Integrated Tablet Compartments
• Bottle Pockets
• Shaped, padded and adjustable backpack straps for a comfortable fit
• As lightweight as possible
• Cool colours and designs
• Sternum straps for added stability

Our Choice of Backpack for Secondary School Students:

Backpacks for Primary School Children

A Backpack for Primary School child will be different to that of someone starting college. Mainly because there will be no need for a laptop or a tablet compartment and also because the main priority will be how light it is and how comfortable it is to carry on young, growing backs. Padded backpack straps are an absolute must for comfort. We know that children are drawn to bright colours and print designs, so depending on what their school policy is, their ideal choice might be something eye-catching. We’ve a good selection of bright and bold Backpacks from American Tourister that might be a pretty awesome choice for those under the age of 12.

What to look for in a Backpack for Primary School Children:

• Bright and bold designs
• Bottle Pockets
• Shaped, padded and adjustable backpack straps for a comfortable fit
• As lightweight as possible
• Cool colours and designs
• Sternum straps for added stability
• No need for laptop or tablet pockets
• A padded back area
• Spacious interiors for lunch boxes
• Integrated ID tags

Our Choice of Backpack for Primary School Children:

Backpacks for Pre-School Children

Although we’re all adults here at Luggage Superstore, there are quite a few of us who have pre-school aged children. We absolutely ADORE the Sammies by Samsonite collection for our little ones. With lots of super cute characters on offer and with some of the options being PVC free and made from recycled materials, there’s something to please the little ones and their guardians alike. Being extremely lightweight, they won’t weigh young, growing backs down and with padded backpack straps, they will be comfortable for younger children too.

What to look for in a Backpack for Pre-School Children:

• Fun and cute characters
• None bulky backpack straps
• As lightweight as possible
• A padded back area
• Basic interiors
• Integrated ID tags

Our Choice of Backpack for Pre-School Children:

If you're still not quite sure on what Back To School Backpack will suit your children's needs perfectly, feel free to browse our full collection.