My kid is using my LLBean from 1999.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

There is something wrong with you, isn't there?

No, she’s right.

I mean, my child had a Lands End backpack in 1st grade that ripped before the year was over, so I don't disagree that they're not long lasting, but if PP's tween wants something with a pattern on it, then by all means let her be. It's not your place to judge a 10-12 year old's backpack choice, what is wrong with you?

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

NP. Why?

There's nothing wrong with Lands End, some of my DD's friends have them. That PP is just a rich nasty snob. Normal kids have Lands End, kids whose moms' sole purpose in life is to stay pretty so her lawyer husband won't leave her maybe don't have them.

Plenty of rich lawyers buy their kids Land’s End and LL Bean. In fact, those brands are popular among that set and their backpacks cost more than a Jansport.

We’re talking about middle school girls. Why would parents be choosing their backpacks? My 7th grader chose a Lululemon backpack, black with small black logo so you can’t see it. Not something I would choose but I’m not carrying it. When her friends come over they dump their backpacks and I wouldn’t have any idea where they all got there’s. I think anything goes with backpacks, they all have different taste.

I took my teen to LL Bean and said "pick a backpack large enough to fit your stuff" and she picked out a pretty mint green backpack. We're not made of money, my kids don't get a new bag every year and they're not buying whatever brand is popular at any given timer. That's just now how we operate, and it's never been an issue. I guess I've done a good job not raising materialistic brand obsessed kids.

She picked her own style backpack, you just picked the store so it’s not about you.

I looked online just googled kids backpacks and they all look the same. I couldn’t tell what company each of them was from. It’s the colors and designs that are different.

I don't know what you're talking about but PP said parents shouldn't be choosing their kids backpack and I was responding that I picked the store and my kid picked the backpack. I see absolutely nothing wrong with that - LL Bean has a good warranty (although not as good as it used to be) and the products are good quality. I know it will last a long time. And my kid has been happy with her backpack for years, so I don't know why I'm being criticized. No, LL Bean is not the height of fashion, but my kid doesn't care.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

There is something wrong with you, isn't there?

No, she’s right.

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Anonymous wrote:My 7th grader has had the same solid color LL Bean backpack since 4th grade and still loves it. We wash it twice a year and it still looks brand new. A lot of kids in her school have the same one.

The Deluxe Book Pack? I see this on literally every age group, boys and girls. Really functional and durable

Yes, this one! She has a nice color and I asked if she wanted a new bag for middle school and she said no, she really likes hers.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

NP. Why?

There's nothing wrong with Lands End, some of my DD's friends have them. That PP is just a rich nasty snob. Normal kids have Lands End, kids whose moms' sole purpose in life is to stay pretty so her lawyer husband won't leave her maybe don't have them.

wait, I’ve lost track of who is worse here

Anonymous wrote:Our middle school doesn’t allow backpacks, which I think is ridiculous. You can bring it to school but it has to stay in the locker the whole day. My DD has to carry everything in a case-it, which cannot handle the volume of all her things and I end up buying at least 2 per year.

Ours too! I hate it

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

NP. Why?

There's nothing wrong with Lands End, some of my DD's friends have them. That PP is just a rich nasty snob. Normal kids have Lands End, kids whose moms' sole purpose in life is to stay pretty so her lawyer husband won't leave her maybe don't have them.

Plenty of rich lawyers buy their kids Land’s End and LL Bean. In fact, those brands are popular among that set and their backpacks cost more than a Jansport.

We’re talking about middle school girls. Why would parents be choosing their backpacks? My 7th grader chose a Lululemon backpack, black with small black logo so you can’t see it. Not something I would choose but I’m not carrying it. When her friends come over they dump their backpacks and I wouldn’t have any idea where they all got there’s. I think anything goes with backpacks, they all have different taste.

I took my teen to LL Bean and said "pick a backpack large enough to fit your stuff" and she picked out a pretty mint green backpack. We're not made of money, my kids don't get a new bag every year and they're not buying whatever brand is popular at any given timer. That's just now how we operate, and it's never been an issue. I guess I've done a good job not raising materialistic brand obsessed kids.

She picked her own style backpack, you just picked the store so it’s not about you.

I looked online just googled kids backpacks and they all look the same. I couldn’t tell what company each of them was from. It’s the colors and designs that are different.

Our middle school doesn’t allow backpacks, which I think is ridiculous. You can bring it to school but it has to stay in the locker the whole day. My DD has to carry everything in a case-it, which cannot handle the volume of all her things and I end up buying at least 2 per year.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine's using last year's version of this: https://www.landsend.com/products/kids-classmate-backpacks/id_393365?attributes=8833,43321,43376,44151,44623 Northface also makes great backpacks that are more durable but also bigger.

Lands End is just cruel to buy for a tween.

North Face or plain old Jansport.

NP. Why?

There's nothing wrong with Lands End, some of my DD's friends have them. That PP is just a rich nasty snob. Normal kids have Lands End, kids whose moms' sole purpose in life is to stay pretty so her lawyer husband won't leave her maybe don't have them.

Plenty of rich lawyers buy their kids Land’s End and LL Bean. In fact, those brands are popular among that set and their backpacks cost more than a Jansport.

We’re talking about middle school girls. Why would parents be choosing their backpacks? My 7th grader chose a Lululemon backpack, black with small black logo so you can’t see it. Not something I would choose but I’m not carrying it. When her friends come over they dump their backpacks and I wouldn’t have any idea where they all got there’s. I think anything goes with backpacks, they all have different taste.

Did you give your child a credit card, drop her off at the mall and say "buy whatever backpack you want, sweetie!"?

I’m not this poster but I would think most people would ask for their kid’s input. I don’t think I’ve ever chosen my kids backpacks, even in pre-K we walked into PBK and my kids picked the bags they wanted. I remember going into 6th grade Limited Too was popular at my school and my mom let me get a backpack from there when we were shopping for back to school clothes. The kids have to carry the bags around , I want to get something they like. All of these bags are around the same price.

My kids pick their backpacks, but its from the brand options I show them. That includes my teen, who self-selected the LL Bean Deluxe bookpack over all the more popular options. It's a plain color she likes and holds the immense amount of stuff she takes to school.

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Anonymous wrote:One of the swag backpacks hanging in our closet. Nobody cares.

You don't care. Everyone else does. Feel bad for your kid.

I agree, no one really cares. My teen goes to a title 1 school and has always had LL Bean or Jansport. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another LL Bean backpack there, there are some Jansports. There are also random drawstring bags, whatever generic backpack Costco or Target is selling is probably the most popular. Also some adidas and some north face. But overall, no one seems to care. Now if you go to a wealthy district where everyone is ultra brand centered that may be different

To OP: Jansport is the safest to bet. It’s the most neutral option if your teen has no preference

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Anonymous wrote:One of the swag backpacks hanging in our closet. Nobody cares.

You don't care. Everyone else does. Feel bad for your kid.

I agree, no one really cares. My teen goes to a title 1 school and has always had LL Bean or Jansport. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another LL Bean backpack there, there are some Jansports. There are also random drawstring bags, whatever generic backpack Costco or Target is selling is probably the most popular. Also some adidas and some north face. But overall, no one seems to care. Now if you go to a wealthy district where everyone is ultra brand centered that may be different

Lululemon for mine. Expect to have her use it for a few years. Seems well made.

PB yeen one they've had for 6 years! It's amazing quality

Northface and Jansport are the most popular.

Lands End is dorky. Plenty of similar priced backpacks that aren’t. See Jansport above.