Popsugar Parenting School Supplies Cute Backpacks For Kids 2018 33 Backpacks That Will Have Your Kids Counting Down to the First Day of School 18 July 2018 by Kate Stahl As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When you're a kid, there's nothing like the first day of school. In addition to finally being reunited with all of your friends on a daily basis, there are new school shoes to show off, new school supplies to use, and, of course, the perfect backpack to proudly wear on your shoulders and hang in your locker. Backpacks are the perfect thing for your kid to show off their personality, and this year, there's no shortage of adorable, fun, and colourful options to choose from. From packs that feature unicorns, monsters, and superheros to creative bags that let their inner artist shine, keep reading for 33 backpacks that will make their first day back at school the best day ever. Related: 25 Small and Inexpensive Back-to-School Gifts Your Kid's Teacher Will Actually Love 1 J.Crew Clear Sequin Backpack J.Crew's clear sequin backpack ($80) is see-through and super fun. clear sequin backpack $80 from jcrew.com Buy Now 2 Gap Dino Backpack Gap's dino backpack ($45) has adjustable shoulder straps, dino graphics, and a zip closure pocket. dino backpack $45 from gap.com Buy Now 3 Hanna Andersson There & Backpack Hanna Andersson's There & Backpack ($54) has awesome embroidery and appliqué artwork featuring a unicorn, a dinosaur, a rainbow, and more. There & Backpack $54 from hannaandersson.com Buy Now 4 Loungefly x Star Wars R2-D2 Backpack Loungefly x Star Wars's R2-D2 backpack ($64) is made of faux leather and is spacious enough to carry battle plans or just plain homework. R2-D2 backpack $64 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 5 Gap Flippy Sequin Backpack Gap's flippy sequin backpack ($50) changes from gold to pink and has patch pockets on the side. flippy sequin backpack $50 from gap.com Buy Now 6 Skip Hop Zoo Pack Backpack Preschoolers will flip for Skip Hop's Zoo Pack bat backpack ($20). Zoo Pack bat backpack $20 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 7 Herschel Retreat Youth Backpack Herschel's Retreat backpack ($60) comes in 18 colour combos and patterns and is made for kids ages 5 to 7 years old. Retreat backpack $60 from herschel.com Buy Now 8 Harry Potter Hogwarts School Backpack Available at Target, this Harry Potter Hogwarts School backpack ($24, originally $30) has a cell phone pocket, reflective tape, and a laptop sleeve. Harry Potter Hogwarts School backpack $24 from target.com Buy Now 9 OMG Silver Unicorn Backpack OMG's silver unicorn backpack ($40) has whimsical unicorn graphics and iridescent accents. silver unicorn backpack $40 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 10 Hanna Andersson WB Batman Backpack Hanna Andersson's WB Batman backpack ($52) features cool Batman graphics on the back and the shoulder straps. WB Batman backpack $52 from hannaandersson.com Buy Now 11 Babymel Zip & Zoe Dino Junior Backpack Made for the littlest students, Babymel's Zip & Zoe Dino Junior backpack ($30) has a bright and playful dinosaur print. Babymel's Zip & Zoe Dino Junior backpack $30 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 12 Cat & Jack Splatter Star Backpack Cat & Jack's Splatter Star backpack ($20) features an artistic splatter and star print in a variety of colours, a roomy interior compartment with a laptop sleeve, two exterior zip pockets, and side mesh pockets for water bottles or snacks. Splatter Star backpack $20 from target.com Buy Now 13 Hunter Original Backpack Hunter's Original backpack ($65) has a water-resistant finish that protects belongings on rainy days and lots of pockets for easy storage and access. Original backpack $65 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 14 Mr. Boddington's Studio Watermelon Pop Backpack Made exclusively for Anthropologie, Mr. Boddington's Studio's Watermelon Pop backpack ($48) is made for kids ages 4 and up. Also check out the matching lunch box ($28) and pencil pouch ($18). Watermelon Pop backpack $48 from anthropologie.com Buy Now lunch box $28 from anthropologie.com Buy Now pencil pouch $18 from anthropologie.com Buy Now 15 Loungefly Darth Vader Backpack Loungefly's Darth Vader backpack ($44) has a cool 3D design and sleek black nylon material. Darth Vader backpack $44 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 16 J.Crew Emoji Backpack J.Crew's emoji backpack ($50) is perfect for the kid who loves to LOL. emoji backpack $50 from jcrew.com Buy Now 17 Nike Elemental Backpack Nike's Elemental backpack ($35) will keep your kid super organised. It even includes a removable pencil case. Elemental backpack $35 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 18 Bari Lynn Glitter Unicorn Backpack Bari Lynn's Glitter Unicorn backpack ($65) features a variety of unicorn graphics on a glittery silver background. Glitter Unicorn backpack $65 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 19 Vans x Marvel Spidey Realm Backpack Vans x Marvel Spidey Realm backpack ($44) has Spider-Man peeking out from the top of a sturdy canvas backpack accented with the brand's signature checks. Spidey Realm backpack $44 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 20 Adidas Originals Santiago Backpack Adidas Originals's Santiago backpack ($35) has an old-school feel with contrasting white piping and the brand's signature trefoil grid. Santiago backpack $35 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 21 J.Crew Glow-in-the-Dark Space-Print Backpack J.Crew's glow-in-the-dark space-print backpack ($50) is big enough to hold all the books your future astronomer or astronaut needs. glow-in-the-dark space-print backpack $50 from jcrew.com Buy Now 22 Spaceship Backpack Anthropologie's spaceship backpack ($50) will take the littlest students to the moon and back. spaceship backpack $50 from anthropologie.com Buy Now 23 Loungefly x Hello Kitty Dots Backpack Loungefly x Hello Kitty's Dots backpack ($40) has charming ears and a puffy bow on top of a sturdy polka-dot backpack with an embroidered Hello Kitty face on the outside and plenty of room for school supplies inside. Dots backpack $40 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 24 J World Oz Campus Backpack J World's Oz Campus backpack ($30) has a cool neon doodle design on the outside and a laptop sleeve and a spacious main compartment on the inside. Oz Campus backpack $30 from target.com Buy Now 25 The North Face Electra Backpack The North Face's Electra backpack ($55) is the perfect compact kid size. A fleece-lined interior sleeve protects a tablet, and padded shoulder straps make for a more comfortable fit. Electra backpack $55 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 26 Old Navy Graphic Backpack Old Navy's graphic backpack ($20, originally $25) comes in three designs featuring space, heart, and lavender motifs. graphic backpack $20 from oldnavy.gap.com Buy Now 27 Bari Lynn Quilted Metallic Holographic Backpack Bari Lynn's quilted metallic holographic backpack ($65) is sure to get noticed with its solid gold design. quilted metallic holographic backpack $65 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now 28 Gap Disney Rollerboard Backpack Gap's Disney rollerboard backpack ($75) pays homage to Minnie Mouse with sequin ears and a glitter box applique. Wheels at the bottom and a collapsible handle at top make this a great option for kids who want to pull their packs, but a standard backpack version ($50) and a coordinating lunch box ($30) are also available. Disney rollerboard backpack $75 from gap.com Buy Now standard backpack version $50 from gap.com Buy Now coordinating lunch box $30 from gap.com Buy Now 29 Sprayground Saweetie Shark Backpack Sprayground's Sawteetie Shark backpack ($80) has a 3D molded rubber shark mouth and eyes, a velour exterior, and a cool top sunglasses compartment. Sawteetie Shark backpack $80 from bloomingdales.com Buy Now 30 Art Class Vinyl Backpack Part of the Museum of Ice Cream collection, Art Class For Target's vinyl backpack ($17) features a transparent design with coordinating printed fabric trim and an ice cream cone zipper pull. vinyl backpack $17 from target.com Buy Now 31 Cat & Jack Scribble Dot Backpack Cat & Jack's Scribble Dot backpack ($20) features an allover multicoloured dot print in a scribble style and a fun message on the back that says "Be creative every day." Scribble Dot backpack $20 from target.com Buy Now 32 Gap Flippy Sequin Backpack Gap's flippy sequin backpack ($45) has a navy blue nylon body with a colourful stripe print and a sequinned front pocket that changes from navy with a pink "Hi" message to solid pink. flippy sequin backpack $45 from gap.com Buy Now 33 Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie Critter Grey Monster Backpack Pottery Barn Kids' Mackenzie Critter Grey Monster backpack ($39-$47, originally $50-$60) has all the pockets, straps, and gear loops a kid needs to keep everything in place. Personalize it with a name or initials for an extraspecial touch. Mackenzie Critter Grey Monster backpack $39 from potterybarnkids.com Buy Now School SuppliesLittle KidsSchoolBackpacksFallKidsBack To School