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The Best Kids Backpacks for a Stylish School Year

By Sydney Mondry

Updated Aug 11, 2016 @ 6:30 am

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What's that intoxicating fragrance in the air? Is that the scent of freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils, crisp notebooks, and brand spankin' new lunch boxes? Could it be that the first day of school is right around the corner already?!

Summer came and went in the blink of an eye, and it's time to start gathering those lunch recipes, desk necessities, and back-to-school accessories. Trading in beach towels for backpacks might seem sigh-worthy, but fresh gear is enough to make anyone excited for afternoons of art and biology. Ensure your little ones make a stylish splash with one of the trendy new knapsacks below.

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"The Kane" Backpack

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We love this mulitcolored colorblocked design from STATE bags. For every bag purchased, STATE will donate a fully stocked backpack to an American child in need.

$55; barneys.com

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Mini Voyager Backpack

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Bring a bit of summer into the classroom with this breezy roadtrip-inspired print.

$110; lesportsac.com

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Old Skool II Backpack

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Go for a bold back-to-class look with neon blue palm fronds.

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Large Colorblock Backpack

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This pop art-printed rucksack boasts two roomy main compartments, which makes it the perfect carry-all for books, snacks, and sports gear.

$98; verabradley.com

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Kånken Mini Backpack

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This colorful napsack from celebrated Scandinavian company Fjällräven can be worn as a bacpack or tote, thanks to convertible straps.

$65; fjallraven.us

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Heritage Backpack

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A funky polkadot pattern kicks neutral colors up a notch.

$40; shop.herschelsupply.com

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Kids' Kitty Backpack

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This cute kitty backpack puts a positive spin on being the teacher's pet. (And how adorable is that "meow" zipper?)

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