Jansport Reversibles: Cool Backpack Style, with Wild, or Mild choices

Cool reversible backpack for a tween.

Jansport's Reversibles are great for middle school students...two styles in one backpack! Wilder designs are available, with an alternate, inside out simple (mild) choice. Great for tween boys, or girls, these are a fun way to provide some expression, and variation in a traditional backpack style.



Jansport Cisco: One Strap Sling Backpack

Jansport is a top name in backpacks...ask many former college students about the familiar favorite from the campus bookstore! The one strap style sling bag is a newer trend, but displayed here from an older, trusted name in packs.

Jansport Cisco Sling is available in many colors,
making it a cool one strap backpack for many tween interests.

School Bags in Stock?

I tend to notice timing on the back to school supplies being populated on the shelves of my local big box store, as well as with Christmas displays, and other holidays. The unique thing I'm noticing this year, though, is the significantly lesser amount of school bags for kids on the shelves. There are plenty of materials, but only a handful of backpacks. There are, in fact, only two styles that are obviously feminine, intended for girls, in matching floral designs, one pink, the other blue. Several solid color backpacks don the area, and I see no signs of childhood favorite characters. Meanwhile, at my favorite grocer, there are a total of 4 backpack styles, with only 2-3 of each in stock. Two of the 4 styles are childhood characters, and smaller in size, aimed at younger children.

Given economic conditions, it's likely that a lot of kids are recycling their school bags this year. If you need to replace a bag in a small shopping community, your options may be very limited. However, there are plenty of inexpensive backpacks for both boys and girls, available online. Watch for shipping discounts to make the most, if you are looking for something a little more unique than what your big box store has to offer...check out the under $25 selection of school backpacks for tweens and kids at Amazon.

Hello Kitty for Tween Girls? If you are searching for it, here it is!

Hello Kitty Plush Doll Backpack for Tween Girls

I never cease to be amazed at tween girls. They swing between the childish and fun side of life, to the mature and sophisticated, and in that odd middle school stage, they seem to have a hard time finding the balance. I grinned when one tween walked into the Burger King, wearing this plush pack. It totally didn't go with the heels she was attempting to wear. However, I just shrugged it off. Then her friend walked in, wearing the same backpack. Hmmm. I thought they quit trying to match in elementary school, but apparently not. Nevertheless, if you are hunting for that plush Hello Kitty Backpack for your tween, it's accessible by clicking the image above.

Purple Polka Dot School Bag

Purple Polka Dots
Superbreak Backpack for Tween Girls
by Jansport

If you love polka dots, or purple, or both, then don't miss this fun school bag from Jansport...they've come a long way in a few decades, and you aren't relegated to the same old styles and colors.  This fun pack is great for the middle school girl who loves a bit of color, or for a teen, or college student, as well. 

High Sierra Floral Backpacks for Middle School Girls

If you are looking for a cute tween school bag in a floral design, then you'll love these fun styles from High Sierra.  Each style featured here is available in solid black or blue, as well, from Bag King, accessible by clicking the linked images below, for up to date sales and availability. 

High Sierra School Bags for Tween Girls in Floral Motifs are Pretty and Fun



High Sierra Murray Bag
is a pretty floral backpack for middle school girls.

High Sierra Mugsy is a Floral Highlighted Tween Girls Backpack available in many other colors and patterns.

Levi's Backpacks for Girls

You might only think of Levi's for blue jeans, when it comes to back to school shopping. However, there are also school bags for both boys and girls, designed by the Levi's company. A few of the selections suitable for girls are shown here, with images being clickable, for up to date availability at Amazon.

One Strap Backpacks by Levis

One of the more popular backpack styles this year is the unistrap, or one strap backpack.  The shape is unique, slightly asymmetrical, and the one strap style is well-suited to the manner in which so many students already carry backpacks, slung over a single shoulder.  Based on the sole review at Amazon, thus far, there can be space limitations for middle and high school students, if heavier books and materials consume their locker space.  However, a unistrap bag is a great idea for carrying gym clothes, or for the upper elementary tween, who isn't into all the cartoon character bookbags, but doesn't have a heavy slate of books to tote.  Check out the images below, clickable for up to date Amazon pricing and availability.

Levi's Railer Unistrap/One Strap Backpack for Boys

Levis Grey Cross Check One Strap Backpack for Boys