Nuttin Special Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 My 6th grader has already ripped his bookbag to shreds from carrying tons of books (don't even get me started). I have looked at Bean and Lands End for rolling bookbags but surely there are decent ones out there that don't cost upwards of $70?? I'll happily look at any ideas! Thanks, Hunchbacks Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have a Jansport rolling bookbag. I've used it for 2 semesters of heavy Algebra books and huge notebooks along with my laptop and it still looks as good as new. I found my bag at Marshalls for $29.99. I have seen them on sale at Office Depot. Also check Ross Dress for Less and TJ Maxx. The wheels roll very well and goes over bumps and up and down the stairs easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymmber Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 My target had a bunch of the "bookbags" with 2 wheels on them (I assume they are the rolling one you are talking about) and they were 75% off... worth a shot anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbarginhunter Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 You might try buying copies of the textbooks that are coming home each day....after asking the school if they have an extra copy you can borrow. Or a web code to access the materials online. Try directtextbooks, and use the ISBN to get the correct edition. I've done this for DD for the last couple of years, it costs a lot less than you might expect and is sooo much easier on her. Sell the books to someone else August (online or in your community) and use that money for next year's books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kren Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 If you can wait, the bean bookbags do go on sale at pretty steep discounts. I got the "junior" rolling bookbag -- gecko design -- for $35. I had paid $20 or so every year for bookbags that invariably had broken straps and zippers by the end of the year and I figured it was time to pay more for a bookbag that, if it ever breaks in any way, can be returned for a free replacement, no questions asked. It's a lifetime guarantee -- can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epgpjp Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 just came across this one at JCPenney.com Closeout! Protocol Kids Rolling Backpack $24.99 http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=62371&CatID=62929&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=14401fa&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=62371|62929 try coupon code CRED34 for $10 off and also ship to store to save some on shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 our schools banned the rolling backpacks a few years ago. I know Jansport carries a lifetime warranty on their backpacks. My kids have been using their Jansport backpacks for about 6 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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