What Size Pack Works Best?
SMALL BUT MIGHTY (UP TO 20L)
Just need a lunch & extra layer? Start here.
For little kids who want to be like the big kids
- Capacity: 17 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
Junior Original Book Pack, Print
For extra-colorful personalities
- Capacity: 17 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
NEW Trailfinder Backpack, Little Kids’
For "treasure" hunters who need big pockets
- Capacity: 17 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Cargo pocket on outside
MEDIUM FEELS RIGHT (21-30L)
Sized just right for those everyday essentials.
For those tough-on-their-stuff kids
- Capacity: 24 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Also available in fun prints
Explorer Backpack
For the always-up-for-adventure kids
- Capacity: 25 liters
- Two water bottle pocket
- Also available in fun prints
Comfort Carry Laptop Pack, 30L
For teens who always tote their tech
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Two water bottle pocket
- Padded laptop sleeve
THE BIGGER, THE BETTER (31L+)
For days packed with sports & activities after class.
Deluxe Book Pack
For kids who want the MVP (most valuable pack)
- Capacity: 37 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Also available in fun prints
For teens most likely to join the outing club
- Capacity: 32 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Front stuff pocket and daisy chain
For teens who need an on-the-go locker all day
- Capacity: 42 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop pocket
"The best backpack for the money. No more buying a new one each year because these last."
-Verified L.L.Bean customer, Virginia
Packed with all the Features Kids Need
There’s a reason L.L.Bean packs are legendary—we build them to keep up every step of the way. These are just some of the details we put into every pack:
Reflective Trim
For plenty of added visibility
Adjustable Straps
Let you customize the fit as they grow
Extra-Tough Zippers
Tested 20,000 times in our in-house lab
Weatherproof Fabrics
For drizzly mornings at the bus stop
Built-In Organization
Designed with the pockets kids need most
Water Bottle Pocket
Helps keep hydration close at hand
Back to school is coming! We've got all the things kids need: