Finding the Perfect School Bag

So, you’ve bought a new pencil case, sharpened your pencils and polished your shoes so there is only one thing left to get to start your new term at school; a brand new school bag. After a year on more of the school bag being thrown around the playground, used as goal posts and carrying heavy textbooks around it’s no wonder that the school rucksack is looking a little tired and haggard at the edges. The padding at the back and in the shoulder straps can also begin to lose its padding, which means it can begin to hurt when carrying anything heavy.

Thankfully there is a wide variety of children’s rucksacks in different styles and colours to choose from to wow the other kids at school. Here are just a few of the styles and top brand names you should look out for when purchasing a new school rucksack.

Classic School Backpack:

For many people, the classic school backpack comprises of a large main compartment for textbooks and lunchbox and a smaller compartment at the front for pens and maybe your dinner money. The straps are normally well padded as well as the back of the bag for extra comfort. The bag has two straps to evenly distribute the weight of the bag over your shoulders, which will help against getting any back problems. These school backpacks are a classic style which Animal, Quicksilver and Roxy have produced quite a few styles for.

Messenger Bags:

The messenger bag is usually made out of some kind of cloth or leather to make it more hard wearing. The bag is worn over one shoulder with a strap that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. The messenger bags are increasingly becoming an urban fashion icon as they are usually relatively spacious and look great. The leather messenger bags especially have a retro style, which brands such as Dunlop have embraced with their design.

Shoulder Bags:

Shoulder bags and messenger bags are often called the same thing but traditionally the shoulder bag is put over one shoulder and is suitable for mainly carrying books. Smaller shoulder bags have recently come into fashion for both men and women for carrying just a few essential items. Leading brands such as Quiksilver, Bench and Roxy produce stylish shoulder bags to suit both men and women.

Laptop Bag:

Not surprisingly, laptop bags are traditionally used for carrying and protecting your laptop computer along with any other documents that you may need. The laptop bag is usually similar in style and functionality as a messenger bag as it is worn on one shoulder and has one strap that goes across the chest. Leading computer manufacturers do produce these laptop bags but they rarely pay much attention to the style. In this case, brands such as Animal and Dunlop have created stylish alternatives that look great and protect your laptop.

To find a wide range of stylish and practical school bags ready for the term ahead, please contact Hiccup Gifts for more information.