Great Backpacks for Young Boys

With school starting very soon, back-to-school shopping is on the to-do list. The main item on the back-to-school shopping list is their backpacks and if your son is like mine, you have already been well informed on how important this item is to their reputation! You can not choose a backpack that is so plain that no one will be able to tell what your personality is like, and if you pick on with a character on it, even if you still watch that television show, then kids will make fun of you. Oh yes, I know this first hand because me and my son had the great backpack debate of 2010 a few days ago inside of Wal-Mart. I thought he was going to have a melt down when I showed him this plain black backpack. So I changed gears and pulled out a Sponge-Bob one and oh no, the girls might think he is still a baby if he shows up to school with that on. Excuse me, I did not think that a backpack was a fashion statement. I thought it was a tool you needed for school to help you carry your work and books in. So, instead of you and your child starting world ward backpack in Wal-mart too, below you will find three great backpacks any elementary school boy would love to have to start the new year off right!

Eastport Triple Pocket Backpack
This $9.00 backpack is a great choice for the young boy who loves a bold vibrant color but still has the boy feel to it. Assorted colors of Grey splashed on the backpack with bright orange mixed in on a 100% polyester material. Side mesh pockets perfect for water bottles or drinks of any sort, adjustable straps and a dual zipper for the main compartment. Inside there is an elastic mesh organizer pocket as well.

Lego Sport Backpack - Soccer
Your child still wants a character backpack, but it has to be cool. This Lego soccer backpack is a perfect choice. This item is priced a little higher at $25.60, however their better features with this stylish backpack. First off, the dual pocket backpack has a 600D x 600D polyester material with two times PU backing. This means the backpack is strong enough to hold up to any sort of kicking, water damage, and tossing around every little boy loves to do! The Lego soccer screen-print on the front features colorful 3-D type art that has 360 degree reflections for safety. Side mesh pockets, padded back panel, padded adjustable shoulder straps and a D-ring to attach a lunch bag to as well. I know I said before that character backpacks are not all cool for elementary boys as they use to be, however Lego is a timeless character that will never grow old. With it mixed in a sports theme it really shows a masculine character instead of some cheesy yellow sponge.

Ecogear & Ecotech Ocean Backpack
This $23.99 backpack is for the kid who is already looking into saving the enviorment. The Eco-friendly backpack is made of PRET polyester which means it is PVC and toxic free. Also, it has 100% recycled plastic buckles. Padded shoulder straps are made larger at the top so they hug your shoulders instead of weighing them down. A mesh padded back allows your child to carry many things in the bag however never feel the pressure it may cause. Organizer pocket, three separate compartments for storage, a handle grasp, and tone down silver Grey color makes this backpack a really great choice.