Going to school is a little different right now we know, but we're trying to focus on things like how hard it is to choose the backpack for your fussy youngster. Trusted by teens for years, the Eastpak backpack is a corridor staple, with a padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps, this bag is sure to last for years. My daughter put hers in the washing machine on a gentle cycle after her lunch leaked, and it came out good as new.

New school year or not, or because the last backpack you bought hasn't quite made it through the year, you're going to need to find a bag big enough to carry all their essentials and stationery comfortably.Firstly, it has to be spacious enough to house bulky chemistry folders, a full-to-bursting pencil cases and a water bottle.

Complete with a grape hue, padded shoulder straps, a top handle, a front buckle fastening with engraved Ganni butterfly logo, front pockets and a foldover top, it provides everything you need and more wrapped up into one striking bag. Plus, many brands offer matching sets, so parents and kids can twin - better invest before they turn 13 and think they are too cool to hang out with mum and dad anymore. Gen Z are all about Y2K motifs and this Fiorucci piece merges dark denim and the brand’s distinctive angel insignia to create a cool-girl bag like no other.

It features a smooth-edged square shape, front pocket, interior storage compartments and a subtle design that makes for a timeless bag that will last the entire year and then some.

The bag itself is incredibly robust, crafted in the UK from thick leather and finished with convenient magnetic closures. Available in six different colours, this versatile backpack is fantastic for even the pickiest of teenagers. Parents will love the thick padded shoulder straps and chest strap, and there’s a removable waist strap for days your child is carrying heavier books. This backpack stands out for its original rectangular shape and is available in different sizes: Mini, Classic and Laptop (13″– 15″– 17″).

This daypack presents a main compartment with lots of pockets inside: two flat side pockets and a front pocket. Today the Kånken is loved by all age groups, from the smallest to the largest ones, thanks to the wonderful combination of comfort and design. Facing looming exams, hitting the textbooks and being legally required to learn maths aren’t the most appealing of prospects. Subscribe to the What’s The Best Newsletter to keep up to date with more of the latest reviews and recommendations from Lily and the rest of the What’s The Best team.

Intended to ‘give children a sense of pride’, the PACHEE Beltbackpack is so much more than just a classic design. The main compartment with double-zipper closure is perfectly organized, with a laptop pocket where you can put an iPad or a 13″ laptop, and several smaller pockets.They’re expensive, yes, but the timeless design means they’re not going to go out of fashion, and they’re made from durable, water repellent fabric that’s built to last. We love the classic look of The Cambridge Satchel Co’s 13-inch satchel in vintage tan brown, which won’t date or go out of fashion.