L. L. Bean backpack $15.99

[robinsmommy]

I find the LLbean backpacks to be of a smoother, lighter (more washable?) material, and the LE ones to have more features like bottle holders, key clips, etc. We ended up with a LE one because DD takes an annual school camping trip and NEEDS that bottle holder.

LLbean is perhaps a bit more durable, but the LE ones have better quality straps for weight distribution. So for a little kid needing to carry a really light load, I might favor LLbean for the washableness, but for an older kid (say, 1st or 2nd grade and up) I'd probably go for the LE.

[theloo]

Thanks for the response. The backpack is actually for ME! I'm still sore that I missed out on the LLB one in the OP because that's exactly what I need

[lynnea6]

I find the LLbean backpacks to be of a smoother, lighter (more washable?) material, and the LE ones to have more features like bottle holders, key clips, etc. We ended up with a LE one because DD takes an annual school camping trip and NEEDS that bottle holder.

LLbean is perhaps a bit more durable, but the LE ones have better quality straps for weight distribution. So for a little kid needing to carry a really light load, I might favor LLbean for the washableness, but for an older kid (say, 1st or 2nd grade and up) I'd probably go for the LE.

Very helpful review, thanks!