While a good, durable backpack is always a good idea, since kids aren’t known for taking the best care of their things, the truth is, it would be a minor miracle for the old school bag to survive. Even if it did, it takes away some of the fun for kids and teenagers as part of the annual shopping for school supplies. Aside from school, most backpacks can be used for a variety of uses such as diaper bags, travel packs, and general purpose carry-alls. Other options include
messenger bags,
tote bags, and
duffle bags.