What type/size of backpack do I need to get?

Question

I'm going to be a freshman in high school and I need a backpack because I don't own one. We have a fairly large textbook for 5-7 subjects, we need to carry a binder, a calculator, a pencil case, possibly some other school supplies, I need to be able to carry my lunch, and we can't store stuff in our lockers. How big of a bag do I need? I don't have to carry anything but what I've stated.

Answer 1

You're going to need one of the largest ones...and you will want something with rollers unless you really WANT back trouble.  I got by in law school with a standard laptop backpack (Targus Matrix...lifetime warranty and they actually replaced it when it broke), but I had a locker between classes and so only carried 2-3 large books plus my laptop and other basic supplies.

If you're not allowed rollers, I would consider a hiking pack with an internal frame to properly distribute the small forest you'll be carrying with you all day.

Answer 2

jansports are fine. just carry like one or two textbooks with ur hand.

Answer 3

Well in Jansport they have these big backpacks that are meant for textbooks. I'll give you the link. I think you should order it.

http://jansport.com/js_product_detail.ph...

There should be a button called "Whats its fit" and it will tell you how much it holds. It says:

Fits:

3-5 textbooks

Laptop computer

1-3 large binders

Paperback books

Spiral notebooks

Calculator

Pens and pencils

Bag lunch

Cellphone

MP3 Player

Gym clothes

Sweatshirt

I think this should be good

Good luck!

Answer 4

wow, that sounds fairly heavy...

perhaps you can consider those bags with small wheels which you can pull out a handle, like those small luggage ones you can take on plane, but the same time can be a backpack as well if you want it to be? less strain and not as tiring for your back? hope that help.....

and no lockers provided? shocking.....

Answer 5

a big one

Answer 6

in my experience (just finished freshman year)

I've realized that a big backpack isn't always what you need. I got through just fine with a normal sized black jansport. I say keep it simple. Don't confuse yourself wit ha giant backpack unless you can keep organized. A simple, simple, two pocket (one large main, one small on front) jansport any color should do just fine.

Also depending on your personal preference, either side backpack that you can carry like a bag or an actual backpack. I have plenty of friends who got the side bag and used it all year and were just fine. Myself, I used a backpack.

Good luck freshie year too :) (there is no freshie beat up srsly)