The Best Back to School Backpacks

Heading back to school can be rough – the summer holidays are coming to an end and as you’re getting your gear straight for the year ahead you realise that same bag you used last year just isn’t gonna cut it. 

Well, we got you covered right here. The best bags and backpacks, whether you like ‘em bold, subtle, or classy, so all you have to worry about is keeping up in class.

Supreme Backpack (SS20) Gold

The Supreme Backpack (SS20) Gold is everything you need in a backpack if you like to stay organised. 

It’s got dividers on dividers, and features two handy side pouches, and a mesh front pouch for items you need to grab quickly. There are then two main compartments – one with a 13” laptop sleeve so you can keep your gear safely tucked away. There’s also a small pouch at the top where you can stash your valuables – it’s divided into two, so your gum doesn’t have to cohabit with your gummy bears. 

Made with Cordura for longevity, the Supreme Backpack (SS20) Gold will probably outlast your interest in studying. You can cop it in a bunch of different colours, but gold is the pick for us.

Palace x adidas Palaste Tote Bag Raw

Sometimes the perfect bag is a tote – throw it over your shoulder, keep easy access to the stuff you need, and breeze from class to lunch and then maybe an afternoon spent with friends. 

The Palace x adidas Palaste Tote Bag Raw is one of the dopest tote bags around. Released as part of a wider 2021 drop that featured apparel, yoga mats, and more, this tote bag lets everyone know you’re all about cultivating a sense of calm.  

Measuring approximately 45cm x 35cm when laid flat, the Palace x adidas Palaste Tote Bag Raw is 100% canvas and features a small zippered internal pocket to prevent you losing your house keys – again.

Gucci Slim Backpack GG Black

There’s no black like Gucci black, and the Gucci Slim Backpack GG Black is forever in fashion. This is a backpack for your final year – not only does it tell your school mates ‘I’m done here’, but it’s a piece you’ll be thankful for as you enter the next phase of your life. 

Featuring a slim, black nylon silhouette, silver hardware and Gucci’s signature interlocking “G” monogram, the Gucci Slim Backpack GG Black also boasts a front pocket, a large main compartment, and two internal pockets so you can keep your valuables safely tucked away. 

If you’re looking to make a statement without saying a word, look no further.

Fear of God Essentials Waterproof Backpack Black/White

No-one is hotter than Jerry Lorenzo right now. His Fear of God Essentials line is everywhere on the streets of Australia, and for good reason. If you’re not familiar, Essentials is Lorenzo’s line of premium staples – luxe hoodies, tees, and sweats. 

The Fear of God Essentials Waterproof Backpack Black/White has all the same characteristics – luxuriously trimmed two way zippers and not-too-thick-but-just-right padded shoulder straps reinforce the premium feel on the main touch points. Internally there’s a laptop sleeve to keep your best and brightest ideas safe. 

Originally dropping back in 2019, this backpack still hits – just like everything Lorenzo releases under the Fear of God Essentials line.

Burberry Vintage Check Nylon Backpack Archive Beige

Want to roll up to class with the same swagger as Cher from Clueless? You got it with the Burberry Vintage Check Nylon Backpack Archive Beige. 

This Burberry nylon backpack features the luxury brand’s classic vintage check nylon pattern, two exterior zip pockets, and jacquard-woven Burberry lettering at the shoulder straps.

It’s not often said about a backpack, but this piece is beautiful – premium design and construction using top tier materials, in a check pattern that never looks out of place.