Rolling Backpacks for Girls

Rolling backpacks are a lighter alternative to the traditional backpack. Scroll down to see the different styles and models for girls.
Rolling or wheeled backpacks are a popular bag choice, for school, travel and everyday use. No more heavy loads to carry, just pull out the handle, and pull away. And most wheeled backpacks come with fold away straps and handles, so the backpack can be easily converted from wheeled to non-wheeled and vice versa. For kids who walk to school or take the bus, a rolling backpack is an easy and lighter-on-the-back method to lug books and school stuff around. Even for the college goer, a wheelie book bag helps in going from class to class, across the campus. And wheeled backpacks, if the right size, can make a good hand-held option for travel as well. In this article, we narrow down the infinite models available, to find good rolling backpacks for girls.

Best Rolling Backpacks

For multi-purpose use, a rolling backpack should have a number of different sized pockets and sleeves. Laptop owners should look for padded computer sleeves. Side pockets and mesh holders serve as handy areas for dumping random stuff or holding bottles. Here are some rolling backpacks for girls, school and college going.
  1. JWorld Rolling Backpack
    • Padded S-curve shoulder straps
    • Multiple compartments
    • Organizer, cell phone and magazine pockets
    • Nylon material, aluminum frame
    • Colors: Black, blue, red
    • Price: $90
  2. Jansport Wheeled Superbreak
    • Large main compartment
    • Front utility pocket
    • Tuck-away shoulder straps
    • Skid rails for extra protection
    • Made from 600 denier polyester
    • Colors: Black, purple, white, blue in block, plaid and bleeding heart design
    • Price: $75
  3. Explorer Rolling Backpack
    • Pockets with heavy-duty zippers and webbing
    • MP3/cell phone holder
    • Material: durable polyester
    • Can be wiped clean
    • 6 design and color options
    • Price: $50
  4. CalPak Impactor Rolling Backpack
    • Side mesh pockets
    • Padded wheel cover
    • Colors: Black/red/blue/green/orange/pink
    • Price: $40
  5. High Sierra Freewheel
    • Padded 17 inch laptop sleeve
    • Deluxe organizer, open pockets and key fob
    • Zipped accessory compartment
    • Mesh padded shoulder straps
    • Reflective material
    • 600 denier nylon with Ripstop®
    • Colors: Black, navy, blue, plum, green, red
    • Price: $70
  6. L.LBean Deluxe Rolling BackPack
    • Can carry up to 25 lbs weight
    • Large and deep rolling backpack
    • Tuck-away straps
    • Reflective material on front and straps
    • Tough, ballistic nylon fabric
    • Colors: Black, pink, red, blue
    • Price: $80
  7. Olympia 18" Rolling Backpack
    • Multiple front zipper pockets
    • Padded shoulder straps
    • Full interior lining
    • Polyester material with Ripstop® fabric
    • Colors: Black, apple green, navy, pink, red, lavender, marigold
    • Price: $25
  8. Girls' Mackenzie Rolling Backpacks
    • Spacious for books, binders and laptop
    • Adjustable padded store-away straps
    • Padded back panels
    • Tough 600 denier, water-resistant polyester
    • Reflective material detail
    • Monogramming option for $7
    • Colors: Lavender/navy/pink/chocolate with dot or butterfly design
    • Price : $35- $60, based on design
  9. CalPak Champion Rolling Laptop Backpack
    • Multiple zipped compartments
    • Padded 14 inch laptop pocket
    • Padded wheel cover
    • Colors: Black/red/blue
    • Price: $35
  10. Nike Accessories
    • Padded hide-away straps
    • Mesh side pockets
    • Matte black material
    • Nike swoosh design logo
    • Colors: Anthracite/black/pink
    • Price: $70
  11. Jansport Driver 8
    • Roomy interior with large holding capacity
    • 2 large pockets, 1 front utility and 1 stash pocket
    • Padded 15 inch laptop sleeve
    • Side bottle holder
    • Padded back panel
    • Tuck-away shoulder straps
    • Made of 600 denier polyester
    • Colors: Black/navy/plaid/purple
    • Price: $100
  12. Kipling Alcatraz II Backpack
    • Extra-large zipped pouch pockets
    • Store-away padded backpack straps
    • 15 inch laptop pouch with Velcro closure
    • Crinkle nylon fabric, water-resistant
    • Colors: Fuchsia/earth/dusty/red/brown/black
    • Price: $230
  13. High Sierra Chaser
    • Multiple zipped compartments
    • Organizer and media pockets
    • Contoured, adjustable mesh padded straps
    • Side bottle pocket
    • 600 denier Duralite fabric
    • Reflective detail for night visibility
    • Colors: Black/red/pink/blue
    • Price: $60
  14. Targus Sport Rolling Backpack
    • Multiple compartments and roomy interior
    • 15.4 inch laptop sleeve
    • Padded shoulder straps
    • Protective rear flap to hold straps in place
    • PVC material on bottom
    • Price: $60
  15. Heys USA ePac01 Rolling Laptop Backpack
    • Easy zipper straps and wheel store-away
    • Extra foam padded laptop pocket
    • 3 digit security lock included
    • Made from durable 1680 denier nylon
    • Colors: Black, green, gray, red
    • Price: $100
Colorful and Funky Wheeled Backpacks for Girls

For younger girls and toddlers, color and design are key choosing points. Look for light but durable backpacks with padded shoulders and back panels.
  1. Stephen Joseph Girls Rolling Backpack
    • Made from 100% vinyl, with polyester lining
    • Small and lightweight model
    • Adjustable straps
    • 3 designs: butterfly, ladybug and cat
    • Price: $35
  2. Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Rolling Backpack
    • One large main compartment
    • Durable, designed for primary age group
    • Mesh bottle holder
    • Secondary and side pockets
    • Price: $35
  3. Powerpuff Girls Large Rolling Backpack
    • Spacious back and front compartments
    • Wheels can be covered, when carried
    • Padded and adjustable shoulder straps
    • Price: $40
  4. K-Cliffs Rolling Backpack
    • Completely clear and transparent backpack
    • Padded shoulder straps
    • Dual zippered compartments
    • Durable, PVC material
    • Navy, black and pink color trim
    • Price: $20
  5. Dora the Explorer Rolling Backpack
    • Zippered main and front compartments
    • Adjustable, padded shoulder straps
    • Free lunch box bag included
    • Price: $40
  6. Kreative Kids Girls Pink Rolling BackPack
    • Soft and light plush material
    • Soft toy can be taken out
    • Removable wheels
    • Lightweight, good for small kids
    • Free hair bow
    • Price: $30
Note: All prices mentioned are approximate and depend on various factors like location and offers available

When buying a wheeled backpack, think of size, quality and weight. Don't buy extra large or extra small backpacks for school use. And material quality is also important, for the durability and life of the bag. Another factor is the weight of the empty rolling backpack. A lightweight and padded wheeled backpack is usable for school and everyday use. Check the maximum load carrying capacity as school books are heavier than you think. For toddlers and smaller girls, look for easy zips and main pockets, so everything is in one easy-to-find place. Rolling backpacks come in different sizes and colors with multiple features. Hopefully, the above models will help you in choosing the right one for you or your girl!
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Published: 3/21/2011
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