Carrying your essentials throughout the school day or work day requires a well-designed pack, just as you would want for a day hike. Don't settle for thin, uncomfortable straps. You want straps that are padded and designed to distribute the load weight properly. For walking in the low light of morning and afternoons, you want reflective trim for safety.
1. The North Face Yavapai Backpack
A great school pack with technical backpack features. Carry the load right with well-designed shoulder straps, sternum strap and hip strap. The back is ventilated for comfort. Organize your stuff in its pockets. Carry along drinks in the mesh pockets. Reflective stripe for safety. Compression straps to keep the load tidy.
4. REI Big School Pack
This school organizer daypack is made with recycled PET. It has three compartments and a padded back and padded, curved shoulder straps. It has mesh pockets on each side for a water bottle or other items. I like the reflective trim for better safety in low light. This model can go from school to a day hike with ease.
6. Osprey Jet Daypack - Kids'
This pack can take kids age 5-10 from school to after-school activities. It has organizer pockets inside. On the outside it has mesh pockets for a water bottle. The straps are padded and made to ventilate well.








