How to Choose the Only Pack They'll Ever Need
It's more than just a backpack—it's a companion for all their future adventures.
2 Min. Read | Kids
What Size Pack Works Best?
Whether kids are headed to preschool or grad school, we can help you find that one perfect pack.
Small But Mighty (Up to 23L)
Just need a lunch & extra layer? Start here.
Junior Original Book Pack
For little kids who want to be like the big kids
- Capacity: 16 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
Junior Original Book Pack, Print
For extra-colorful personalities
- Capacity: 16 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
Trailfinder Backpack
For
"treasure" hunters who need big pockets
- Capacity: 23 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Roomy cargo pockets
Junior Original Book Pack
For little kids who want to be like the big kids
- Capacity: 16 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
Junior Original Book Pack, Print
For extra-colorful personalities
- Capacity: 16 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Sized for smaller students
Trailfinder Backpack
For
"treasure" hunters who need big pockets
- Capacity: 23 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Roomy cargo pockets
MEDIUM FEELS RIGHT (24L+)
Sized just right for those everyday essentials.
Original Book Pack®
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 pockets
- Also available in fun prints
Mountain Classic School Backpack
For teens who like to keep things simple
- Capacity: 24 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Separate laptop pocket
Original Book Pack®
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 pockets
- Also available in fun prints
Mountain Classic School Backpack
For teens who like to keep things simple
- Capacity: 24 liters
- One water bottle pocket
- Separate 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
A LITTLE MORE ROOM (28L+)
Designed with added space for laptops & more.
Comfort Carry Laptop Pack, 28L
For teens who need one go-everywhere bag
- Capacity: 28 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop sleeve
Comfort Carry Laptop Pack, 30L
For teens most likely to join the outing club
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop sleeve
Comfort Carry Women’s Laptop Pack, 30L
For young women looking for a just-right fit
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Fit for a woman's body
- Padded laptop sleeve
Comfort Carry Laptop Pack, 28L
For teens who need one go-everywhere bag
- Capacity: 28 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop sleeve
Comfort Carry Laptop Pack, 30L
For teens most likely to join the outing club
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop sleeve
Comfort Carry Women’s Laptop Pack, 30L
For young women looking for a just-right fit
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Fit for a woman's body
- Padded laptop sleeve
THE BIGGER, THE BETTER (32L+)
For days packed with sports & activities after class.
Deluxe Book Pack
For kids
who want the MVP (most valuable pack)
- Capacity: 32 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Also available in fun prints
Super Deluxe Book Pack
For
teens likely to be voted “most organized”
- Capacity: 40 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Laptop sleeve and tech pocket
Comfort Carry Portable Locker
For teens who need an on-the-go locker all day
- Capacity: 42 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop pocket
Deluxe Book Pack
For kids
who want the MVP (most valuable pack)
- Capacity: 32 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Also available in fun prints
Super Deluxe Book Pack
For
teens likely to be voted “most organized”
- Capacity: 40 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Laptop sleeve and tech pocket
Comfort Carry Portable Locker
For teens who need an on-the-go locker all day
- Capacity: 42 liters
- Two water bottle pockets
- Padded laptop pocket
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
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:
Back to school is coming! We've got all the things kids need: