There are many very important decisions to be made when back-to-school shopping. One of the most important decisions — choosing the perfect backpack and lunchbox combo. That decision is not quickly decided upon in our house. In fact, last year K said no to so many options that it finally came down to the last weekend before school started to make a decision.
I searched for “backpacks” and let her open a new tab with every backpack she liked. When we had +20 tabs open we whittled down the list. There were so many great bags to choose from, we actually had a great time.
Last year’s last-minute bag was chosen for its look (of course), and the stitching didn’t hold up the way mom wanted it to. So this time, I was eager to steer her toward brands that are made to take a beating. Lucky for me, her favorite designs were almost all Jansport.
Finally, the elusive perfect backpack was selected followed by the search and selection of the lunch box. This year K will be sporting at hot pink Jansport backpack and toting her lunch in a Wildkin Olive Kids Butterfly Garden Lunch Box.
Here’s to a great (and bright) year!
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive a backpack (up to $75) and lunch box (up to $25) of their choice from Staples.
To enter, please use the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway ends September 3.
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshine
I think they would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk and Blue Avocado (eco) Lunch Kit, Green Nautical
My daughter would pick the “High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms” and the Wildkin Ashley Ponies Lunch Box
Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball & Neat Oh! The Picnic Lunch Box; Carmen the Cat
We actually went to Staples yesterday for school stuff and the one thing I forgot on the mental list in my head was a lunch box. Would love to be able to go back with a Staples gift card to purchas it. Thanks for the opportunity.
I like the Jansport High Stakes Backpack, Plush Sport Black/White with Pink Trim and the Fit & Fresh Retro Insulated Designer Lunch Bag with Ice Pack – Damask
I like the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack. I also like the Wldkin Solid Black and Green Lunchbox
Love the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack for my niece. Thankyou, Ken
My grandson might pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.
We would like to have the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Purple Night/Mint Dots and the Beatrix Alister Lunch Box for my grandson.
I would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.
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We would get the swissgear backpack and the wildkin rip-stop lunchbox.
We’d probably choose the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Blue/Orange, and Wildkin Olive Kids Under Construction Lunch Box!
I think she would like the Jansport Hairball and wildkin ponies lunchbox.
I think my grandson would like the Airbac Skater Backpack but it is difficult to decide from a picture.
I like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash & the Wildkin Ashley Dinomite Dinosaurs Lunch
My son would love the Preferred Nation Camo Backpack and the Smart Planet 48 oz. Eco Collapsible Lunch Box in Green!
I like Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie 😉
Probably the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash
Any Jansport in blue
I like the high sierra loop in royal
Any of the Jansport backpacks
The Airbac Curve Backpack, (Green) has the best features, better weight distribution.
Some many choices!!!! Maybe the Wildkin Serious Backpack; Bengal Orange and I would love the one your daughter has but right now it’s more than allowed: Wildkin Olive Kids Butterfly Garden Lunch Box
We would choose the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the Lug Orange Label Tackle Box Lunch Tote; Midnight Black. Great choices!
The Jansport-Aqua Dash backpack is cute!
My 14 year old would like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack
I’d choose Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack
Visited the site and I really like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack
Our favorite lunch box is Concept One NFL Lunch Box; Philadelphia Eagles
My daughter would like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash and the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls
My grandson loves this back pack Airbac Skater Backpack, Blue, Item: 206127 Model: SKR-BE, and my granddaughter would love this lunch box to carry to school Fit and Fresh Insulated Designer Lunch bag with Ice pack – Damask – item 959189 , model 371FF10
High Sierra AT703 Wheeled Backpack Black
I like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie.
We love the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Paisley
She would pick the Loungefly Hello Kitty Backpack and the Blue Avocado Kids Lunch Duffle
He would like the Airbac Skater Backpack, Blue and the NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.
I like the Reebok Razzel Dazzle Backpack, 15.6 ” laptop, Black/Blue
Hayden would love to pick out her first back pack 😀
I would pick Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy for Willow– it has all the beautiful colors
J world lollipop rolling backpack
Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls –
My Faith loves owls.
Item: WYF078276410122 Model: 33211
Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash is so cute love the color
I like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Forge Gray, 15″
Oh my gosh. There are too many to pick from. Some of the ones I would want are over the giveaways limit. =) I would let one of my kids pick out a back pack if I actually won.
P.S. Your daughter looks like a mini-you. =)
I like the lego lunchbox
I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk.
I like the Jansport Big Student backpack in Zap Green
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie
I would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box . Thanks for the giveaway!
My son would love the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue
I like the Jansport, Multi-hairball backpack and the Hello Kitty lunch box.
My son would like the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black .
my son probably would want Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green
We would go for the Jansport Big Student Print in Forge Grey and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box in Black / Green
My grandson would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green.
My oldest daughter would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy and my youngest daughter would like the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Peace Signs Purple . Thank you!
I would say the Jansport in blue.
My daughter K chooses Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack. She loves purple and blue. Specially blue because of Elsa~ LOL
I have three sons who are all going to school this year and I think the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green looks awesome and would fits our needs. Thanks!
My daughter would probably like the High Sierra Tank Messenger, Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade
annabella @ centurytel dot net
I’d choose either the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshine or the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk, and maybe the same lunch box as you!
Airbac Groovy Backpack, Blue is a coool color.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
i llike OGIO® SOHO Women’s Polyester Backpack For 17in. Laptops, Raspberry Item IM1VQ9121 Model 114004.616
I would get the High Sierra Cirque 30 Backpack Amazon Green and the
Airbac Ring Backpack, Blue and Blue Avocado Kids Cooper Lunch Bag, Shark Attack
Hard to choose from so many cool ones, but I think we would choose the jansport neon galaxy big student backpack & the Smart Planet 48 oz. Eco Collapsible Lunch Box; Blue.
I would choose the High Sierra Tank Messenger in Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade and a Aquarius Zombie Survival Lunchbox. Staples has quite a selection.
Concept One NFL Southpaw Backpack; Green Bay Packers
I would pick the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green but she would pick the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms.
Jansport Breakster Backpack, Berge Conflict
My son would probably pick the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue and my daughter would pick the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
my son would want their ninja turtle backpack and lunchbox
If I won I would get my daughter the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Purple Night/Mint Dots and the Household Essentials® Lunch Box Hamper, Coffee Linen PET.
If I won I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk back pack.
I think she would like High Sierra Swerve Backpack in the Birds & Blossoms pattern
I like the wenger swiss gear laptop. I had one before and lasted a long time
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie
I would pick the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk for my daughter. She is number 4 on the waiting list at her Charter School for 2014-15 school year. It would be a great gift for her for the day she gets in. We are using your bus countdown for that big day! Only three children ahead of her! I providentially found your website looking for a school countdown template! What a great idea! Thanks!
Take care,
Marisol
Jansport backpack and hello kitty lunchbox 🙂
I’d choose the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Beatrix Dolce & Panna Lunch Box. 🙂
For the backpack I like either the Airbac Curve Backpack or the Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack and lunchbag Fit & Fresh Newport Insulated Designer Lunch Bag with Ice Pack
the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green is real cute.
I would choose the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black
I would get the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
She would probably choose the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black
I like the Bazic Eclipse Backpack in green.
I love the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy!
The Jansport Zap Green backpack is fun.
Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk
ahhhhh i dono lol there all cute
I would choose the Jansport Big Student Backpack in Coral Dusk and the Wildkin Big Green Dots lunch box.
The Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4in. Laptop Backpack!
My daughter would pick the Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack even though she is in Kindergarten this year and the Hello Kitty Lunchbox-Mail.
Mine would pick the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball.
My son would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.
My grandson would like the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Black and NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.
My son doesn’t start preschool til next month and he still needs a back pack and lunch box. I would pick the Little Life Toddler Daysack Backpack Shark and the Blue Avocado Kids Cooper Lunch Bag, Shark Attack. So cute. My 3 year old loves sharks.
the backpack she would choose is the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk
I really like the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball
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Smart Planet Eco 36-oz. Collapsible Lunch Box; Orange Item WYF078275470268 Model EC-34R2O
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Smart Planet Eco 36-oz. Collapsible Lunch Box; Orange
i would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box
They would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.
my daughter would like the High Sierra Swerve Backpack,Deep Purple/Wild Thing and the Wildkin Big Dots Aqua Lunch Box
Preferred Nation Camo Backpack
The Jansport Sockeye Backpack, Solid Black and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
I like the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack. Thank you
the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black seems like a great gift.
the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms, and the Hello Kitty lunchbox in Mail