Our 9 best backpacks for school

There’s no better way to get your little ones organised than a backpack with a good amount of pockets. Although its main feature is its volume, Kipsta’s 25L Backpack Essential has six pockets, including a front pocket, main pocket, boot pocket and bottle pocket. It’s also made from weight and abrasion-resistant materials. Using the eco-friendly button dyeing method, it comes in various colours, including navy blue, Bordeaux red, carbon grey and dark aubergine.

Whether it’s carrying several school books or their football kit, the 17 Litre Backpack Essential from Kipsta is a spacious option that will serve your child throughout the school year. Made with abrasion and weight-resistant materials, it comes with adjustable straps, a padded back, and four pockets, including separate ones for boots and a water bottle.

The hiking equivalent to the 17 Litre Backpack Essential, this backpack is durable and lightweight that will take your child the distance this school year. The Kids’ Hiking Backpack MH100 5 litres from Quechua has a great deal of space and is designed with a foam back, S-shaped shoulder straps and chest straps, all of which are perfect for children. It also includes a water bottle pocket, a zipped pocket and a mesh pocket for good measure. The toughness of a hiking backpack teamed with the space and comfort required for the journey to school and covered by our Ten year guarantee is the perfect go-to for many.

Whether for books or after-school sporting activities, this classic bag made by the classic brand will not let your child down. The Black Adidas Unisex Sports Backpack has 23 litres of space, adjustable, padded handles and straps that suit all different body types. Also available in blue, both backpacks are made from 100% recycled polyester.

For secondary school kids with a whole lot on their plate, this one's for them! Built for those that enjoy the odd hike, the lightweight MH100 Mountain walking rucksack has 20L of space and the support and comfort your busy children need. Equipped with wide straps, adjustable waistband, thumb loops and AirCooling ventilation technology that will keep your child cool and collected throughout the day, the MH100 impresses. Moreover, the bag includes several pockets (1 exterior, one interior, one water compartment, two mesh side pockets and one belt pocket) and the main compartment with a front opening for quick access to the bottom of the bag. The fact it's included in our 10-year guarantee can also be passed down to your younger children if needed.

Got yourself a secondary schooler that wants to do it all? The flexible, ventilated Country Walking 20-litre Backpack NH550 will support their journey. With two thick ventilated, honeycomb-textured back pads, padded shoulder straps, a chest belt, and two thumb loops, the backpack will provide them with the carrying comfort they need; with a capacity of 20L litres, it’ll be able to carry what they need. The bag has a pocket selection that includes two flask holders, isothermal and telephone pockets, meaning your child can stay organised whatever day of the week. It’s also designed in a way that’s kinder to our planet using ‘dope’ dyeing, a process that uses much less water than the traditional dyeing processes. Included in our 10-year guarantee selection.

Let’s start small. If you don’t want your child putting muddy boots or balls in their backpack and all their books, then go for Kipsta’s 15L Shoe Bag with a drawstring or Bootbag, which comes with handles. Both styles are ultra-compact and, when folded up, uses minimal space in your kids’ backpack.

This bag is ideal for PE or games lessons; it is designed with ventilation technology, so even if your child's kit sits around all week, it'll remain well-aired and won't cause too bad a smell. The 35L Sports Bag Kipocket from Kipsta is durable and compact (with the ability to fold into itself) and has three compartments (1 main pocket, one side pocket and one pocket for personal items). What more could you ask for in a school sports bag?

Last but certainly not least, it’s the Kipsta’s 75-Litre Sports Bag Essential. If your child’s involved in several different sports throughout the week (or plays a sport with a large amount of equipment), this will do great. Not only is it split into four different ventilated compartments, making separating different apparel and equipment easy, but Kipsta’s 75-Litre Sports Bag Essential can also be folded into its side pocket, making it easy to transport when not in use. It’s made from a material that not only withstands the abrasive rigours of regular use, its colouring is done using dope dying, meaning that little water is wasted in the production of each bag.