Best Backpack?

[mmouse1]

My son is really tuff on backbacks, he will be starting middle school in the fall and I am sure it will be worse. I have heard good things about Lands End, anyone else have a favorite? Of course, I am looking for a good deal too

[stacy0479]

I had a Jansport all through out HS and DS has a Jansport. He will be going into 6th grade and he has had it since 3rd grade and it is still in good shape.

[mesarobins]

See this thread for other opinions:

http://www.forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=138073

[mmouse1]

See this thread for other opinions:

http://www.forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=138073

Thank you for directing me to the posts.

[alleyc]

I am a huge fan of North Face .. if you can find them one sale will last forever( ebags is a good site for backpack deals)

[tokanm]

LL Bean hands down. They have a free lifetime replacement warranty on them too. The best $40 you will ever spend. DS22 has had the same backpack since he was 10 and it is still going strong. I even wash it and dry it to keep is cleaner looking

[shannon91c]

We like the Dakine bags, my DD17 has had hers for 5 years and it is still in great shape.

[nick_jenni_jocelyn]

I 2nd the LL Bean. I bought my dD one last year when she started Kindergarten and she is using it again this year and will for many more years. So far it looks brand new and i have washed and dried it recently with her starting school yesterday.

 

My DH has a Jansport that he has had since the 10th grade... he is now 31 and still uses it! He carries his work laptop, papers, folders, extra set of clothes for when he plays basketball at his lunch. That backpack his been everywhere and in all kinds of conditions and still has not 1 hole in it, the straps arent worn, nothing is tearing.

[Country-Fan]

Kinda like my $50 SwissGear I got for FREE at Staples after rebates and coupons.

[elite2058]

I love llbean backpacks. They have lasted with 3 kids using for multiple uses besides just school.

[kimmy8339]

i love the ll bean backpacks.

[tnewendorp]

I agree! LL Bean is the way to go! They cost a little more, but it's worth it in the long run!