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.
Amanda Juarez says
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshine
Cynthia R says
I think they would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk and Blue Avocado (eco) Lunch Kit, Green Nautical
Natalie F says
My daughter would pick the “High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms” and the Wildkin Ashley Ponies Lunch Box
Nicole Cusimano says
Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball & Neat Oh! The Picnic Lunch Box; Carmen the Cat
Rosemary Papoosha says
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.
Bridget Heiple Reich says
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
Kimberly Schotz says
I like the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack. I also like the Wldkin Solid Black and Green Lunchbox
ken ohl says
Love the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack for my niece. Thankyou, Ken
Janet W. says
My grandson might pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.
Linda Bradshaw says
We would like to have the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Purple Night/Mint Dots and the Beatrix Alister Lunch Box for my grandson.
Sheryl says
I would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.
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wen budro says
We would get the swissgear backpack and the wildkin rip-stop lunchbox.
Cassandra Eastman says
We’d probably choose the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Blue/Orange, and Wildkin Olive Kids Under Construction Lunch Box!
Brittany says
I think she would like the Jansport Hairball and wildkin ponies lunchbox.
Michele Behlen says
I think my grandson would like the Airbac Skater Backpack but it is difficult to decide from a picture.
Sarah Hayes says
I like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash & the Wildkin Ashley Dinomite Dinosaurs Lunch
Lisa B. says
My son would love the Preferred Nation Camo Backpack and the Smart Planet 48 oz. Eco Collapsible Lunch Box in Green!
Mayela says
I like Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie 😉
Michelle M says
Probably the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash
Renee says
Any Jansport in blue
caroline says
I like the high sierra loop in royal
Donna W. says
Any of the Jansport backpacks
Cindy Merrill says
The Airbac Curve Backpack, (Green) has the best features, better weight distribution.
keely hostetter says
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
Robin O says
We would choose the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the Lug Orange Label Tackle Box Lunch Tote; Midnight Black. Great choices!
Samantha C. says
The Jansport-Aqua Dash backpack is cute!
Melissa M says
My 14 year old would like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack
Jennifer Vickers says
I’d choose Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack
D Schmidt says
Visited the site and I really like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack
D Schmidt says
Our favorite lunch box is Concept One NFL Lunch Box; Philadelphia Eagles
Kelly D says
My daughter would like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash and the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls
Dorothy Teel says
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
Betty says
High Sierra AT703 Wheeled Backpack Black
Candice says
I like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie.
Maria Malaveci says
We love the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Paisley
D'Ann says
She would pick the Loungefly Hello Kitty Backpack and the Blue Avocado Kids Lunch Duffle
Jennifer Rote says
He would like the Airbac Skater Backpack, Blue and the NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.
Thao says
I like the Reebok Razzel Dazzle Backpack, 15.6 ” laptop, Black/Blue
Jenn says
Hayden would love to pick out her first back pack 😀
Dianna Thomas says
I would pick Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy for Willow– it has all the beautiful colors
Noreen says
J world lollipop rolling backpack
Susan Moseley says
Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls –
My Faith loves owls.
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Laurie Nykaza says
Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash is so cute love the color
latanya says
I like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Forge Gray, 15″
Trisha W. says
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. =)
Nina H says
I like the lego lunchbox
Helga/billsn beaks says
I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk.
Stacey b says
I like the Jansport Big Student backpack in Zap Green
Danielle D says
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie
Christina G. says
I would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box . Thanks for the giveaway!
Kim Keithline says
My son would love the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue
Amy Pratt says
I like the Jansport, Multi-hairball backpack and the Hello Kitty lunch box.
Tari Lawson says
My son would like the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black .
April Brenay says
my son probably would want Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green
Not Just A Mommy says
We would go for the Jansport Big Student Print in Forge Grey and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box in Black / Green
McKim says
My grandson would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green.
Crystal F says
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!
Monique Rizzo says
I would say the Jansport in blue.
Angie says
My daughter K chooses Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack. She loves purple and blue. Specially blue because of Elsa~ LOL
Kate Newton says
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!
Mary Cloud says
My daughter would probably like the High Sierra Tank Messenger, Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade
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Michelle J. says
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!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Airbac Groovy Backpack, Blue is a coool color.
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btty says
i llike OGIO® SOHO Women’s Polyester Backpack For 17in. Laptops, Raspberry Item IM1VQ9121 Model 114004.616
Kelly H. says
I would get the High Sierra Cirque 30 Backpack Amazon Green and the
Emily Smith says
Airbac Ring Backpack, Blue and Blue Avocado Kids Cooper Lunch Bag, Shark Attack
Marci Wright says
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.
Rusti Michael says
I would choose the High Sierra Tank Messenger in Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade and a Aquarius Zombie Survival Lunchbox. Staples has quite a selection.
brooke t says
Concept One NFL Southpaw Backpack; Green Bay Packers
Jessica Padilla says
I would pick the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green but she would pick the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms.
Vicki Wurgler says
Jansport Breakster Backpack, Berge Conflict
Mickie says
My son would probably pick the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue and my daughter would pick the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
jenn giannetto says
my son would want their ninja turtle backpack and lunchbox
Tammy S says
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.
brittany says
If I won I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk back pack.
Aqdas Ahmed says
I think she would like High Sierra Swerve Backpack in the Birds & Blossoms pattern
michelle k. says
I like the wenger swiss gear laptop. I had one before and lasted a long time
katherine says
Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie
Marisol says
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
Arena Thompson says
Jansport backpack and hello kitty lunchbox 🙂
Jessamine D. says
I’d choose the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Beatrix Dolce & Panna Lunch Box. 🙂
Tabathia B says
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
christine j says
the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green is real cute.
Danielle says
I would choose the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black
Karen Drake says
I would get the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
shaunie says
She would probably choose the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black
Lisa V. says
I like the Bazic Eclipse Backpack in green.
Sonya says
I love the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy!
Erica B. says
The Jansport Zap Green backpack is fun.
Peggy Rydzewski says
Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk
rachel jenkins says
ahhhhh i dono lol there all cute
Sarah M says
I would choose the Jansport Big Student Backpack in Coral Dusk and the Wildkin Big Green Dots lunch box.
Miz Vickik says
The Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4in. Laptop Backpack!
Laurie Emerson says
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.
Stephanie Galbraith says
Mine would pick the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball.
Mihaela Day says
My son would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.
Ellie W says
My grandson would like the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Black and NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.
Angela P. says
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.
natalie yeoman says
the backpack she would choose is the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk
tina reynolds says
I really like the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball
Regina M says
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susan smoaks says
i would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box
Jeanna Wise says
They would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.
amanda whitley says
my daughter would like the High Sierra Swerve Backpack,Deep Purple/Wild Thing and the Wildkin Big Dots Aqua Lunch Box
tara darity says
Preferred Nation Camo Backpack
dawn reid says
The Jansport Sockeye Backpack, Solid Black and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.
Candie L says
I like the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack. Thank you
Christian Alejandro says
the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black seems like a great gift.
tiffany cheung says
the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms, and the Hello Kitty lunchbox in Mail