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- Weight:: 1.3 lb.
- Dimensions:: 18.5"H x 13"W x 11.4"D.
- Weight:: 1.3 lb.
- Weight:: 1.3 lb.
- Capacity:: Approx. 1,952 cu. in., 32 L.
- Capacity:: Approx. 1,952 cu. in., 32 L.
- Dimensions:: 18.5"H x 13"W x 11.4"D.
- Dimensions:: 18.5"H x 13"W x 11.4"D.
- Designed For:: Ages 10 and up.
- Designed For:: Ages 10 and up.
- Designed For:: Ages 10 and up.
- Capacity:: Approx. 1,952 cu. in., 32 L.
Bean's Explorer Backpack, 32L
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Product Details
The trail-inspired, go-anywhere pack - a super versatile pack for school and all the other places kids are headed. Now in a size designed for older students.
We've taken the best of our trail packs and school packs and combined them into one highly versatile design, featuring extra-tough fabric, hiking-pack comfort and classroom-ready details. Designed with lots of storage and pockets inside and out to help keep kids organized, including a handy "shove-it" front pocket that's great for last-minute items or an extra layer.
- Pack made of weatherproof recycled 600-denier nylon.
- Spot clean.
- Dual mesh water-bottle pockets.
- Rugged, reliable YKK zippers.
- Padded, adjustable shoulder straps.
- Front organizer pocket has pencil slots and a key clip to keep important items in easy reach.
- Structured, padded back panel and comfortable straps with mesh for improved air flow.
- Outside zip pocket and inside zip pocket.
- Front stuff pocket is the perfect spot for an extra layer.
- Generous main compartment features a large folder sleeve.
- Non-padded folder sleeve can be used for laptop or tablet.
- Daisy chain allows you to clip on a carabiner or other accessories.
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective piping on front and straps for 360 degree visibility.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kath from
I LOVE this backpack!
This backpack is the best. It has plenty of room for all your stuff - it's quite spacious with lots of pockets to stash your stuff - but not bulky. The material is tough and durable. The straps and back of the pack are padded, which makes it quite comfortable. I like that it does not have chest or waist straps; they tend to get in the way. I was a little worried about the size - other reviews have stated that this pack is good for younger kids - but it actually fits perfectly (I'm 5'9"). The zippers are top notch. I love the color (dark purple). Basically this pack is great for anything - school, casual/every day use, light hiking. I use mine to cart my books and notebooks wherever I go. I love this backpack and hope it lasts a long time. Seeing that it's LLBean, I'm sure it will.
Date published: 2025-09-22
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anon E Mous from
Carry strap broke within a week
The carry strap broke within a week, otherwise it's a nice backpack.
Date published: 2025-09-21
Rated 2 out of
5
by
kirby87 from
Not as nice in person
The colour looks completely different in person. In the photo, you have teal, pops of yellow, and even some light brown/tan tones. It reminds me of all the colours of a forest on a rainy day. In real life, it's so much green and yellow and is not what is advertised -- too much for a backpack imo. I barely wore it today and some threads are already lose. It doesn't feel like it has good support on the base, and lacking shoulder support too. Looks cute (wish the colour was what is seen in photo though), but idk if it's for me.
I do like the compartments, they seem to be smartly placed and practical. Idk how long this will last though, it doesn't seem too durable. :/
Date published: 2025-09-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Jane from
Poor quality
The top handle broke on the first day of school. I’m very disappointed with the quality of this bag.
Date published: 2025-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
HanSoloBoston from
Perfect for 8th Grade
Perfect 8th Grade backpack! our child has been able to get all her stuff (including laptop and big 3 ring binder and gym clothes in this..... she is very happy.
Date published: 2025-09-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Albny from
Perfect backpack
Loved this backback. Spacious & can be used for school or as an everyday backpack.
Date published: 2025-09-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BoyMamaBear from
Great Design; Just OK Size
This backpack is durable and has the features we were looking for. We don't care for the traditional style backpacks for school. Love this one, however they need to make a larger size. My sons love this style backpack for school but an XL version would be great. I read some reviews that mention bringing back the "locker backpack "....maybe that would be more what we need. We need room for Chromebooks and multiple 3 ring binders as well as notebooks, text books, and supplies.
Date published: 2025-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Happy Shopper from
Great School Backpack
So much room for all my daughter’s stuff and the water bottle holder is deep so it stays in place! She just started Kindergarten this year and this bag will be able to grow with her!
Date published: 2025-09-04
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Momx3 from
Poor quality
I’ve always loved their backpacks but the quality isn't what it used to be. Last year, the zipper broke 3 months into the year. I thought it was just my son being too hard on it. We bought this one a few weeks ago and the hook strap broke the second day of school.
Date published: 2025-08-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RCWM from
Love! Great size! Sturdy and well made book-bag!
Large bag is roomy enough for lunchbox, school folder and books. Very roomy but not too big or heavy for our kiddo!
Date published: 2025-08-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Best
The best backpack. Only have it a4 because the orange color is a bit off with the blue.
Date published: 2025-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dave from
Great for the great outdoors
Love this backpack, plenty of room and pockets to keep everything separated. Use it for camping and hiking. Made very well, should last a long time.
Date published: 2025-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Danielle from
Great product!
Great backpack! Very happy with how it is working!
Date published: 2025-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ann C from
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This L.L.Bean backpack is a classic choice that delivers on durability, comfort, and style.
Date published: 2025-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kp25 from
Well Made
This bag is well made (true to the L.L. Bean brand!) and has plenty of space for our middle schooler. She loves the color and and we see this lasting for years to come.
Date published: 2025-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Durable! The only backpack your student will need
Best backpacks on the planet! Incredibly durable and a great value. My daughter has only had 2 backpacks from K thru 12rh grade...both were L.L. Bean. We only got the 2nd one for middle school because she wanted a solid color. Now she's off the college with a 3rd, slightly bigger L.L.Bean backpack.
Date published: 2025-08-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Momofboy5 from
Nice backpack- but not for school
This is a nice backpack. It looks to be durable. Stylish. However, the zipper openings don’t unzip that much. It’s not a wide opening. Therefore It’s a bit cumbersome, trying to fit in a large middle school binder. Once you get it past the limited opening it will fit, but you do have to struggle putting it in. It would be nice if the zippers went down a bit further, beyond the water bottle holders. If your child or even yourself is needing a backpack to put multiple larger items like a thick binder coupled with a laptop I would not recommend this backpack, to try the deluxe.
Date published: 2025-08-15
Rated 1 out of
5
by
NBL1 from
Pick a different backpack.
The quality of this backpack was very poor and we returned it. Everything felt flimsy and cheap zippers stuck, fabric and straps were too thin - certainly not something that would last many years or something that should carry the LL Bean name.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
The perfect pack!
This backpack was perfect for traveling. Loved all the pockets, made for easy access to passport, book, IPad, wallet, etc.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
carry every day to hospital
perfect size. for carrying every day stuff. I like the color--wont show dirt. seems sturdy. not worried about wear and tear. have one that is OLD and nice and weathered but needed a little bigger one.
Date published: 2025-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Never wear out
This is the third backpack we have purchased for our grandson since he started school. The backpacks are so sturdy and roomy that the only reason we purchased another was for a change of color. These are great!
Date published: 2025-08-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
EMartin from
So close!
Cons: A pack of this size really needs a chest strap, especially for young backs. Better yet a chest and waist strap. Also water bottle pockets are a bit small and shallow for today’s trends. The clip hooks on the front do provide a spot to clip a water bottle with a carabiner though, so that could be redemptive, just not streamlined.
Pros: aesthetics are great, good quality materials. and is a good pack in general, with plenty of pockets for sorting things. Stuff spot in the front is nice for a rain jacket or whatnot. Maybe not the best as a school pack (which is what I’d hoped it could be).
Date published: 2025-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Perfect backpack for this adult
Lightweight but strong
Easy to carry all the things I need
Better than a purse for everyday
Lots of great pockets
Very attractive for a back pack
Date published: 2025-07-16
Rated 3 out of
5
by
OldJohn from
Great Colors; Save the child!
That poor little girl modeling this pack on the LLB site--like so many grade schoolers getting off the bus---looks like a turtle about to tip backwards! I'm 6 ft tall, 250 lbs, 72 yrs old, and it fits me! The good: The color combo--the blue and orange together with that luscious burnished brown gingerbread color on bottom and back is just great. What should have been: NO 32 litre pack should come without a sternum strap, nor without side compression straps! Side water bottle pockets should be higher/deeper. Bottom should be padded. Most of the pack's interior IS lined, which is a delightful surprise. Fun colors, fun pack. Tralala! Happy Trails...
Date published: 2025-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Roomy & Light
Lightweight, spacious, and easily organized with plenty of compartments
Date published: 2025-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Camping Mom from
Love the quality!
Just wanted I needed for work, it has plenty of room for all the things I needed for work and I LOVE the color!! L.L.Bean quality is amazing.
Date published: 2025-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Explorer Backpacks
LLBean backpacks last forever! My daughter had one in college. As a teacher, she requested one for her birthday!
Date published: 2025-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Peg Siegert from
The Perfect Backpack
The two Bean's Explorer Backpacks I purchased were for a friends children both early teens. The kids were thrilled to receive these sturdy, roomy backpacks. Every detail of the design is perfect for the use of these backpacks.
Date published: 2025-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Momofthree from
Good value
Seems well-made and large enough for a high schooler. Plenty of organizational pockets. Cannot comment on durability as my son has only used for a few weeks but my daughter has been using a different LL Bean backpack for four years straight, overloads it, and it has held up well, so hoping for the same result.
Date published: 2025-04-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Monica from
Average bag
I feel like this bag is nothing special. By comparison to my last LLBean backpack, it’s a downgrade. The back doesn’t provide as much support, the front pockets are not sized well, and the places on the sides to hold water bottles seem to be smaller and the bottles fall out. Not sure I want to keep it.
Date published: 2025-04-12
