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Backpacks for Students
Notebook, laptop and water bottle, all in order, and your back holds up through a full day on campus.
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A full day on campus means a laptop, notebooks, a charger, a water bottle and sometimes lunch, all in one bag. So a school backpack needs a padded laptop compartment, several compartments to stay organized, a side pocket for a bottle and padded shoulder straps. This page has bags from 9 liters, like the 310 g RoamTrek Edge, up to 35 liters, like Canberra 35L, for 11 to 16 inch laptops. Many have a USB port to charge your phone between classes.
How many liters does a student need?
For a day with a laptop, a notebook and a charger, 15 to 20 liters is enough, like The Royal 15L, Asia Retro or the 20-liter ActiveMax 2.0 Edge. For a long day with books, food and a sweater, go for 25 to 35 liters, like the 25-liter Platform Pro with three large compartments. Canberra 35L adds side pockets for a water bottle or umbrella. If you only carry a tablet and a notebook, the 9-liter RoamTrek Edge holds a tablet up to 7.9 inches.
Easy on the shoulders all day
A bag that's heavy before you put anything in it adds weight you carry every day, so start with a light one. Skippy weighs 400 g (0.9 lb) with a compartment for up to a 15.6-inch laptop, The Lopez weighs 400 g with room for up to 14 inches, and Ochocinco Pro weighs 550 g. Adjust the straps so the bag sits close to your back rather than hanging low, and keep heavy items like the laptop close to your back.
Charging and keeping your gear safe
An outside USB port connects to a power bank inside the bag, so your phone charges while you walk between buildings. Hoot Pro 25L, Blanco Pro and ActiveMax 2.0 Edge have one, for example. Hoot Pro 25L and ActiveMax 2.0 Edge also have a hidden back pocket for valuables, useful in the library and on public transport.
Frequently asked questions
What backpack is best for college?
One with a padded compartment that fits your laptop, 20 to 30 liters of space and padded straps. For example Hoot Pro 25L with a USB port, or Beyond Prime 20L with two main compartments.
How many liters should a school backpack be?
15 to 20 liters for a laptop, notebook and charger, and 25 to 35 liters when you also carry books, food or a change of clothes.
Is there a lightweight school backpack?
Yes. Skippy SV2 weighs 300 g and holds a laptop or tablet up to 11 inches, RoamTrek Edge weighs 310 g, and Skippy and The Lopez weigh 400 g.
Do school backpacks come in colors?
Yes. Canberra 35L comes in silver, black, navy, dark gray, red, purple and green, and Skippy SV2 in black, navy and gray.
Is the laptop protected in a school backpack?
Yes. Laptop backpacks have a dedicated padded compartment that keeps the computer apart from books and your bottle. Choose a compartment sized to your laptop so it doesn't slide around.
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