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Shoulder Bags for Students
Between lectures, on the train and on campus: a bag that does not weigh you down and holds it all.
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A shoulder bag for school has to last a full day on campus or in class: a laptop or tablet, a notebook, a pencil case and a phone, and still feel comfortable on your shoulder between classes. The first thing to check is the size of your device. This page has bags with a padded laptop compartment for up to 13, 14, 15 or 16 inches, and lighter bags for a tablet or iPad from 7.9 to 12 inches. If you're after a large school bag, you'll find models from 11 to 18 liters in canvas, nylon or water-repellent Oxford fabric.
What size shoulder bag do you need for school?
Start with the largest device the bag has to carry. For a laptop, choose a bag whose compartment matches the screen size: the 8-liter Marshmallow holds a laptop up to 14 inches, and the BONANZA Pro 2.0 holds 14 to 15 inch laptops, at 28 cm tall, 38 cm wide and 10 cm deep. The Tsunami Pro Side fits a 15-inch laptop, and the 18-liter Penephira RETRO holds up to 16 inches. If a tablet is enough, choose a 5 to 8 liter bag, like the CrispView Plus or UrbanClarity Max for devices up to 12 inches. Leave room for a notebook, a charger and a bottle too.
Canvas or nylon: what lasts a school year?
High-density canvas, like on the BONANZA Pro, Wingate and Marshmallow, is a strong fabric with a water-repellent finish and a relaxed everyday look. Nylon and Oxford fabric are lighter: the Glacior Prime is made of light, water-repellent nylon, and the UrbanClarity Max weighs just 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). When a bag is carried every day, check the zippers too. The BONANZA Pro, for example, has strong #8 and #10 zippers. The Delerium and Wildhorse Pro also have a built-in USB port for charging on the go.
Shoulder bags for female students
For students who prefer a small, tidy bag there are women's models from 3 to 6 liters. The Astrola Pro weighs 380 g, holds an iPad up to 9.7 inches and converts from a shoulder bag into a backpack, so on busy days you can switch to carrying it on both shoulders. The 3-liter Strikon Prime holds a tablet up to 8.3 inches. The Zepharion Turbo and Axiton ProX have an anti-theft back pocket.
Frequently asked questions
Which large shoulder bag works for school?
A bag of 11 liters or more with a padded laptop compartment. The 18-liter Penephira RETRO holds a laptop up to 16 inches, the 16-liter Glacior Prime comes in two sizes for 14 to 16 inch laptops, and the 16-liter BONANZA Pro is made of water-repellent canvas with 3 to 4 main compartments.
Does a laptop fit in a school shoulder bag?
Yes, in bags with a laptop compartment. The laptop size is in every model's name: the Wingate up to 13 inches, the Marshmallow up to 14 inches and the Tsunami Pro Side for 15 inches. Choose a compartment that matches your laptop.
Shoulder bag or backpack for school?
A shoulder bag is handy when you move between classes and want to grab a notebook or phone without taking the bag off. If you carry a laptop, books and a bottle every day, a backpack spreads the load over both shoulders. The Astrola Pro, for example, converts from a shoulder bag into a backpack.
Do you have shoulder bags for female students?
Yes. The Astrola Pro, Strikon Prime, Axiton ProX, Cylvex Max and Zepharion Turbo are small, light women's shoulder bags, and most have room for a tablet or iPad.
Is there a shoulder bag for high school?
High school students do well with medium bags of 8 to 12 liters, like the Marshmallow or Wingate, which hold a laptop up to 14 or 13 inches plus notebooks. The Wingate also has an inner organizer for pens and a dedicated side pocket for a phone.
Are the school shoulder bags rainproof?
Most models are made of water-repellent fabric: high-density canvas with a water-repellent finish, nylon or Oxford fabric. They protect against light rain and splashes; in heavy rain it's best to cover the bag.
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