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Back-to-School Must Haves

Our Best Picks for the Upcoming New School Year

A brand-new school year is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to go shopping! We’ve rounded up our favorite picks from backpacks to a nostalgic 1980s throwback. And best of all – each item can be bought online – so no contending with those back-to-school shopping crowds.  

L.L. Bean Deluxe Book Pack, $49.95, llbean.com

Touted as “practically indestructible,” L.L. Bean backpacks are a popular, long-lasting, classics.

Trapper Keeper Binder, $10.87, Amazon.com

Stranger Things has inspired a love of all-things-80s. Trapper Keepers were a coveted school supply back then, and they are making a comeback today!

Stasher Mixed Lunch 5-Pack, $55.99, stasherbag.com

These reusable sandwich and snack bags are better for the environment, and will save you from always having to buy disposable baggies. Win-win!

Carhartt Deluxe Dual Compartment Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag, $24.74, Amazon.com

With more than 30,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, this Carhartt lunch box is a hit.

Hydro Flask, 20 oz. Kids Wide Mouth, $37.95, hydroflask.com

Keep every sip icy cold with this Hydro Flask water bottle. We love the flip-and-sip straw cap. Even more, we love that Hydro Flask supports non-profit organizations dedicated to parks.

Golden Bear Blue #2 Pencils (12 pack), $3.95, Pencils.com

We can’t leave out the most classic school supply. Don’t forget your pencils! We love this teacher favorite – the Golden Bear #2 made from genuine California incense-cedar and quality graphite.