We’ve featured tons of Back To School backpacks here on Backpackopedia, but in an effort to help anyone out there that has last minute Back To School shopping to do and is looking to save money, here are some more great ideas for affordable kids’ backpacks.
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 adidas Allie XS $20.00 |
 Jansport Spring Break $24.90 |
 Jansport Mesh $24.90 |
 CalPak S Curve $24.99 |
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Durability is the most important feature when selecting a backpack. The design and fabric must withstand constant abuse and be able to survive the school year. Don’t be lured into buying a cute bag that’s cheap. Instead opt for one of these three backpacks that combine functionality and style.
The Lingo Lifestyle Round Trip features a padded monostrap, which is comfortable and hip. For those going to school in the steamy southern states, you’re going to love the moisture-wicking fabric on the back that keeps you cool and dry. Music fans will appreciate the fleece-lined pocket for iPods and the like. ($39.73)
JanSport is a well-trusted name in the world of backpacks. From trail packs to school packs, they’ve got a bag that fits the bill. One of our favorites among the school backpack offerings is the Big Squirt. Choose from great colors like Purple Echinacea and Citronella Green. What else is there to this bag? How about a fully integrated hydration system! Load up your favorite beverage into the side pocket and hook up the beverage tube and you’ll be sipping your way to happiness - with your hands free. Neat freaks will be thrilled with the front utility pocket - it’s a perfect spot to keep life’s essentials. ($27.93)
Picking the right backpack is essential to getting the new school year off to a flying start. And remember: don’t put your back-to-school shopping off until September. For the best selection of backpacks, start shopping now.
Article by Nicole Feliciano from AssociatedContent.com
| Popular character backpacks are perfect for any child with a favorite cartoon, movie, or TV show. Whether they’re into Dora the Explorer or Hannah Montana, there is a backpack out there that will make going back to school that much more fun. Check out some of the character backpacks available on eBags. | ||||||||||||
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| Back To School shopping isn’t always about the standard school backpack. In fact, there are several types of bags and backpacks to consider when school shopping. Below are just a few examples: | ||||||
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Anyone who has more than one child, going back to school this year is already out shopping for back-to-school gear. It’s expensive to purchase new shoes, back packs, jeans, shirts, shorts, and school supplies! I don’t claim to be an expert, but my friends always want to go shopping with me because I tend to find all the deals.
My children, I’m sure, aren’t fab fashion kids walking around campus looking like they just finished a teen magazine photo shoot, but I do end up finding name-brand merchandise for cheap.
My number one place to shop, believe it or not, is the thrift store! I could be a poster child for them because I buy so many things there. I just went last weekend, I spent a total of $17.83, I walked out with a new leather purse for me, 9 pairs of jeans for my kids (Osh Kosh, fubu, OTB, Arizona and Old Navy), two toys my kids wanted and a jacket for my husband that he just couldn’t pass up. All of that for less than $20!
Many thrift stores support charities, so a portion of the money you spend, helps someone less fortunate. Think about that for a minute. If you purchased a new range, nothing is really wrong with your old range but you just don’t need it. All of your friends have a range and they don’t want your old one, so why wouldn’t you donate it to a worthy cause? Many people do and the thrift store has so much coming in day after day, they just sell it for a reasonable price. In most areas there are plenty of thrift stores to choose from.
I also love to go to the mall looking for big reductions cuts too. Belks, Target and Sears all have one thing in common…..it’s called “the clearance rack.” I drove a friend of mine to Charleston last week for an appointment and I had to hit the mall. At one children’s store I bought two shirts for $5, at Belks I nabbed four shirts for $20 and then I went to Target where I spent $45 more dollars. At Target I was able to buy some shirts for $2 each, a lightweight jacket for $3, a couple of pairs of pants for $2.88 each and the rest were random shirts that were probably about $4 each.
I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t shop from the Wal-mart clearance rack either. I have found some summer tops and shorts on clearance for, get this, 50 cents! Yesterday my family and I went to the local Wal-mart and found the kids some spiderman shoes, which they love, for only $3 a pair. Not only are the prices on the clearance rack great at Wal-mart but they also have some good prices all the time on blue jeans for kids. The only problem with the blue jeans at Wal-mart is that there’s not enough variety. I love variety and I hate wearing the same things over and over.
Online is also a great place to look for bargains. Check out sites like Walmart.com and Target.com for general merchandise and sales. Often more specialized sites like eBags.com and Office Depot have great deals on back to school supplies including backpack closeouts which are sometimes up to 50% off the regular price. Also look for coupon sites. These are great places to start when you know where you want to shop and you are looking for a deal like xx% off or free shipping. Just type in your store name and the word “coupons” into any major search engine.
In the summertime, it’s not uncommon for me to get up at 5 in the morning and go in search of yard sales. Some children are really lucky because they have a lot of family members who buy clothing for every occassion throughout the year and mom can’t possibly keep up with all the new clothing. Items end up shoved into the closet and forgotten about until yard sale time. What would most people do when cleaning out closets and they encounter a new outfit that the child outgrew too quickly to wear? Yard sale! The child can’t wear it, it’s new and most people slap $1 on it just to get rid of it.
A lot of people buy clothing or foot wear closeouts at low prices, rent a u-haul and off to the flea markets they go selling new clothing at a discounted rate. Sometimes they even set up on the road side and passing motorists stop to browse. I found some Scooby-Doo overall’s for my four year old at the bottom of a box and payed a whopping dollar for them.
If you decide to save money and go shopping at some of the places above, don’t be discouraged if you don’t find a real bargain the first visit. Go a few times, train your eye and concentrate on your mission. Afterall, the point is to get a good deal and, to me, that is getting more than my money’s worth.
Article by Gringa from AssociatedContent.com
Send your child to school with one of the most popular teen celebrities out there today - Hannah Montana. Ok, well, you can’t literally send your child with Hannah herself, but these Hannah Montana bags are a fun way for your child to carry their school books, pencils, notebooks, etc. Plus, all of these backpacks, messengers, and totes are reasonably priced which will help you keep within your Back To School budget.
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So you think you know JanSport bags? Of course you are probably already familiar with the classic Jansport Super Break backpack - quite possibly the most famous backpack ever. I’m sure you even owned one at one time or know someone who did. Maybe you use one now. At any rate, JanSport is more than just the Superbreak. Their backpack products also include rolling backpacks, stylish totes, and functional messenger bags. Take a look at some selections available just in time for Back To School.
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| So you’re headed off to college. You’re probably thinking about all the things you need to start the year off right from books to dorm decorations to new clothes, but have you thought about what you’re going use to carry all your stuff to and from and on campus? There are many types of book bags and backpacks for college students, but depending on your style and the things you need to carry, one may be better suited for you than the next. Here are some tips on how to choose your college bag. | ||||||
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Are you into the latest trends from the hottest designers? Do you want to wear and carry the same brands that the celebrities do? Then look no further than Ed Hardy. Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier is one of the hottest brands worn by celebrities today, and now it can be part of your Back To School look as well. Head back to school or college in style with one of these Ed Hardy bags or backpacks:
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