35 Cheap Backpacks That'll Make You Wish You Were Going Back To School
They're also on point if you're *actually* going back to school.
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1. The Hogwarts acceptance letter you've been eagerly awaiting.
Get it from BoxLunch for $27.92.
2. Something so nautical that people will low-key bring up your imaginary boat in conversation.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in a variety of patterns).
3. A contrast nylon accessory designed for tough knocks.
Get it from Forever21 for $8 (down from $27).
4. A deeply discounted French Connection bag to add some variety to your current accessories game.
Get it from ASOS for $23 (down from $106).
5. An adorable Sailor Moon bag for those in the know.
Get it from Hot Topic for $20.
6. A cute-as-hell ikat looker to make any ensemble instantly better.
7. A gold sack as a stand-in 'til you actually strike it rich.
Get it from ASOS for $12.50 (down from $23).
8. A cheerful masterpiece onlookers will think you spent so much money on, but joke's on them bc you didn't.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in 12 color combos).
9. A charming beauty with plenty of room for lippies and more.
Get it from TJMaxx for $24.99.
10. This book bag capable of carrying around a portion of your personal library.
Get it from ThinkGeek for $24.99.
11. A Nanette Lepore backpack fit for making you look instantly pulled together -- even if you're still wearing the sweats you slept in to your Poli Sci lecture.
Get it from TJMaxx for $29.99.
12. An absolute morsel of a Pusheen pack.
Get it from Think Geek for $25.99.
13. A mini garden with enough room to carry everything in your unicorn arsenal.
Get it from Forever 21 for $22.90 (also available in black).
14. A sleek, classic backpack who's a *really* hard worker.
Get it from Amazon for $16.82 (available in seven colors).
16. This cinch of a fashion statement.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $19.99.
17. A keytar that doesn't require lessons to rock.
Get it from Think Geek for $29.99.
18. A Pikachu pack with allllll the versions of your fave bud.
Get it from Hot Topic for $20 (down from $34.50).
19. This shiny thermal bag ~looks~ like it could keep you warm in case of an emergency.
Get it from ASOS for $24 (down from $40).
20. A crushed velvet dream you probably would've thrown a fit over in middle school, even though you were too old to do that and your mom wasn't having it.
Get it from TJMaxx for $29.99.
21. A rugged pack -- despite its ~cracked~ appearance.
Get it from ASOS for $26 (down from $41).
22. A surprising skull print for when you're scary but cute.
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in a variety of colors, patterns).
23. An inflatable fruit worthy of your friend Mr. SquarePants.
Get it from ASOS for $18.50 (down from $27).
24. A cactus print that's soft to the touch.
Get it from TJMaxx for $24.99.
25. A swing denim sack so '90s it hurts.
Get it from ASOS for $29 (down from $41).
26. A camo print that shouldn't hide in the woods.
Get it from ASOS for $18 (down from $46).
27. A priority list bc LOL you *actually* don't have to do your homework. Bc you're not going back to school.
Get it from ThinkGeek for $24.99.
28. An LBB suited for your giant-mouth-eat-colorful-dots lifestyle.
Get it from BoxLunch for $27.99.
29. A printed bag almost too cute to function.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in a variety of patterns).
30. A transparent neon for breezing through security in style.
Get it from Forever21 for $24.90 (available in three colors).
31. A shell you'll tote around to all your favorite sewers.
Get it from BoxLunch for $30.90.
32. A fiery find in several pattern options for versatility's sake.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five patterns).
33. This graphic print for the minimalist Mickey fan.
Get it from BoxLunch for $29.90.
34. And this 3D bag befitting the maximalist Minnie fan.
Get it from BoxLunch for $29.90.
35. A lightweight hiking pack that folds up into itself and would come in handy on a number of occasions -- even if you're not the outdoorsy type.
Get it from Amazon for $16.82+ (available in two sizes, nine colors).