Back-to-school backpack deals reach 71% off at Target, Amazon and more
NBC Selected highlights backpack discounts from Calpak, The North Face, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs and more as school shopping starts.
By Priya Raghavan · Science Reporter
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Back to school backpack deals are running as high as 71% off at retailers including Nordstrom Rack, Amazon, Target and Urban Outfitters, according to NBC Selected. The discounts arrive as families and students begin shopping for a bag that can carry laptops, books and daily essentials without waiting until the semester is underway.
NBC Selected said the current markdowns cover everyday school bags, travel-friendly packs, gym-to-class options and designer styles from brands including Calpak, The North Face, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Herschel, Coach and Vera Bradley. NBC Selected also notes that it may earn a commission when readers buy through its links.
What are the best back to school backpack deals?
NBC Selected highlighted the Calpak Terra Laptop Backpack at $106.50, down from $142, a 25% discount. According to NBC Selected, the bag fits a 14-inch laptop, attaches to rolling luggage and includes a hydration reservoir, making it useful for school days as well as outdoor trips.
The Bagsmart Travel and Gym Backpack is listed at Amazon for $28.02, down from $35.99, according to NBC Selected. The publication said the backpack includes space for a laptop or books, a shoe compartment, room for clothes, a water bottle pocket and water-resistant fabric.
For a more traditional campus option, NBC Selected pointed to The North Face Jester Backpack at Urban Outfitters for $63, reduced from $90. The bag has a padded 16-inch laptop sleeve, two water bottle pockets, a padded back panel and a water-repellent exterior, according to NBC Selected.
NBC Selected also featured the Kate Spade Large Tilly Quilted Backpack at Nordstrom Rack for $149.97, down from $348, a 57% markdown. The publication said the backpack has a floral pattern, multiple pockets, leather trim and room for most laptops around 15 inches.
Marc Jacobs’ The Biker Denim Medium Backpack is priced at $175, down from $250, according to NBC Selected. The bag has adjustable straps, two front zip pockets and a main compartment designed to hold laptops, tablets, pouches and books, the publication said.
Herschel’s Little America Backpack is listed at $90.99, down from $130.99, according to NBC Selected. The publication cited reviewer praise for its roomy design and said it includes adjustable straps, side access, expandable water pockets and a padded fleece-lined sleeve for most laptops up to 16 inches.
Which other backpacks are on sale?
NBC Selected listed several additional markdowns, led by 71% off the Vera Bradley Ultralight Essential Large Backpack at Target. Other discounts include 50% off the Abshoo Classical Travel Backpack, Coach League Flap Backpack and Paude Laptop Bookbag, according to NBC Selected.
- 40% off the Puma Unisex Contender Backpack and Ganni Dots Re-Tech Backpack, according to NBC Selected.
- 39% off the Bagswan Laptop Bookbag with USB Charger, according to NBC Selected.
- 30% off the Jansport SuperBreak Plus Bookbag and 29% off the Baboon to the Moon Packable Backpack, according to NBC Selected.
- 25% off the Under Armour Essential Backpack and 24% off the Nike Unisex Gameday Training Backpack, according to NBC Selected.
NBC Selected said the deals include some bags under $100 and some of the lowest designer-backpack prices it has seen in recent years. It also reported that some offers are limited-time and that inventory has started to shrink.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.