A seriously cool backpack for kids

I take backpack shopping very seriously. My kids are hard on their stuff, so by the time spring rolls around, we may need to upgrade what seemed so new and fresh in the fall. I need something durable but slightly more kid friendly than a…

A seriously cool backpack for kids
I take backpack shopping very seriously. My kids are hard on their stuff, so by the time spring rolls around, we may need to upgrade what seemed so new and fresh in the fall. I need something durable but slightly more kid friendly than an industrial strength backpack.

I've loved MadPax spiky backpacks since I discovered them here last year, but I'm happy to see that they now have new options that aren't quite so, well...spiky. The MadPax bubbles backpack feels like something out of a space expedition. The colors are bright and attention grabbing, which helps to distinguish the backpack in a crowd.
The inner lining is extremely durable and can hold an iPad or other tech goodies for a plane trip or two. But it's just as perfect when it's holding a few folders and a soccer uniform at school.

This pack does it all. Better yet, it does it in serious style. -Eva
Bubble Pack backpack for kids is available at MadPax

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