Best Backpacks on a Budget

Good Prices and Perks Kids Want

Jennifer Bove
Back to School

OK, you have the supplies. You have arranged transportation. You've arranged for before and after child care or have set a family plan. You have had the clothing argument. The most important thing you will buy your child for school though is the backpack, and funny thing is, it is usually thought of last.

Backpacks-JanSport

Backpacks are important both in its usefulness and its style. This is where the real compromise comes in between you and your child. The backpack must be sturdy, and built in a way that the weight can be carried well so there is no early onset of back pain. Lets face it, the kids today are carrying a lot more weight in their backpacks. Since these backpacks will be carried all day, everyday, it is very important to make sure it is in a style your child likes and is comfortable with. One well known brand name is JanSport. I have purchased these backpacks in the past, and each one lasted all four years of high school for my children. These can be purchased at local stores such as Modell's and Target, but sometimes you can get a better deal on line. I found a site called E Bags with very reasonable prices on their backpacks.

Best Backpacks for a Budget-Bag Republic

I found an amazing on line budget backpack store. It is called Bag Republic and amazingly enough, the prices range from $4.95 to $22.95. The $22.99 one being a deluxe all accessorized wheeled backpack. you can browse their site, then place your order via telephone at 1-800-873-6403 or email. These backpacks can be plain or customized. Their shipping runs one to two business days for plain and ten days for customized. Since the shipping costs vary from type, size and location, they will give you a quot over the phone on shipping costs. All deliveries are made via USPS and can be tracked.

Budget Backpacks-What to Watch For

If a backpack isn't made well, and is going to fall apart, its not much of a budget backpack, as you'll be spending more money to replace it. When shopping for budget backpacks there are a few things to check for. First, make sure the backpack fits correctly on your child. Then check the way the backpack is made. Check to see if the seams are tight. Another thing to check is that there are no flaws in the zipper, as that's usually the first to go.

http://www.bagrepublic.com/wholesale/backpacks2.htm
http://www.ebags.com/category/school-backpacks/2003987/b/jansport/h/sale

Published by Jennifer Bove

I am a parent of three wonderful children and a grandparent of one, so I have plenty of personal experience to share in that area as well as some schooling in early childhood development. I Also have some sc...  View profile

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  • Linda M. McCloud8/8/2010

    More page love

  • Bridget Ilene Delaney8/7/2010

    I'm doing some quick return comments today. I've really got to catch up with my writing, but I had to make sure to get a webpage done, too! Then, I've got a lot of things happening for which I'll need money! I'll have to get my butt in gear and write, write, write, write. However, please, also do me a favor and visit www.everlastinglight.tk

  • J.C. Grant8/5/2010

    Bag Republic is a good site.

  • Cheryl McCann8/4/2010

    My son had the same backpack for years, a Jansport. Good article.

  • Julie Darleen8/4/2010

    Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.

  • J.C. JORDAN8/4/2010

    It tis the season - back to school in all the stores now!

  • JulieW8/4/2010

    great resource for moms and students, thank you!

  • R. K. LoBello8/4/2010

    Timely article.

  • Delicia Powers8/4/2010

    That time of year, great tips:0)

  • Lynn Mason8/3/2010

    Good article but boo back to school! Not ready for back to work or send my son off to college :( BTW Last year he wouldn't get a new backpack even though his was duct taped and stapled together The goof was proud of it, LOL

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