I’ve been in school for almost 13 years. That’s 13 years of lunch boxes, 13 years of pencil cases, and 13 years of backpacks. Throughout all my experience, I’ve learned that not all packs are equal. From glittery sequins to pockets galore, these schoolyard necessities come in all different shapes and sizes. Below are some of my least favorite that I’ve seen.
1. Sprayground (2/10)
Wow, these backpacks have quite the personality! I admire the shark-like vision the creators had, but the all leather look is a little uninteresting to me. I think they should come out with a version that has different textures for the teeth and tongue part.
2. Rolling Backpack
While I do think that these are practical, they are simply not realistic in a high school setting. In elementary school (and maybe middle school), the smaller number of students means more radial space around someone when they walk around. However, navigating a hallway filled wall to wall with students, it’s hard to avoid your rolling backpack being kicked or stepped on.
3. Extra Large Backpacks
As an avid lunch line goer, students with this type of backpack are the worst to be around (sorry!). Squished between the barricades, I turn and get a faceful of polyester, all because this bag juts out an additional foot from the user’s back.