Are backpacks or tote bags better for school?

04 Apr.,2024

 

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Written by Allison M. Shaw

In the endless stream of school supplies you have probably already purchased for this upcoming semester, there is one essential that usually doesn’t require a lot of thought; the backpack. Most people use the same backpack for years, or make their qualifications for the bag based on practicality (is it big enough? How many pockets does it have?). However in recent years there has been a surge in students trading the tried and true backpack for something a little more unconventional; the tote bag. 

If you’re considering making the switch to a tote bag, there are probably a few reasons why! For starters, tote bags are more versatile, doubling as accessories or purses, and tend to also have way more options than a traditional school backpack. Using a tote bag with your favorite album cover, artwork, or even brand on it is a great way to show your personality and express individuality through your school supplies! Tote bags may also be a more convenient option if you need to frequently take things in and out of your bag. Needing your keys or Maroon card no longer requires taking off your entire backpack, just open your tote! 

However, there are plenty of good reasons why backpacks have remained the tried and true method of hauling around school supplies. For starters, a backpack on average can hold much more than a tote bag can, especially when it comes to electronic devices. Speaking of devices, a backpack will provide a lot more protection for those items if something were to happen. Tote bags typically don’t have the laptop sleeves found in backpacks, or even the same amount of padding. 

Tote bags also tend to be a lot more fragile than backpacks. As all of the weight which would be carried across your back is instead concentrated on one side of your shoulder, the straps can begin to rip after extended use. Also, due to the distribution of weight your shoulder may begin to hurt if you aren’t used to carrying so much. If you typically carry around electronic devices, or need to carry a lot of heavy books and class materials, a tote bag may not be the right choice. However, if you find that your class materials usually seem to take up a small amount of space in your backpack, or your backpack feels weirdly light, maybe a tote bag is the right choice for you!

At the end of the day, it comes down to the individual student and their needs for their class materials. If you’re considering switching to a tote bag, I say go ahead and try it! You might end up really liking it.

BY Amanda Uher

Debating between a backpack or purse for college this fall? It may feel like you have to sacrifice either function or fashion. Thankfully, that’s not the case. Whether you choose a backpack or purse, stylish AND practical options abound.

Backpacks

If you’re planning to carry a heavier load to class or the library, then a backpack is a solid choice. Using the two straps to evenly distribute the bag’s weight across both shoulders will help you avoid back and shoulder soreness -- especially if you’ve got a long walk.

But don’t worry -- your college backpack doesn’t have to look like your old nylon or polyester high school bookbag. Backpacks for college can be much more stylish and mature simply with a change of material. Consider a leather backpack, for example. This leather backpack has an interior laptop sleeve and plenty of pockets, while still maintaining a slim profile.

Not into leather? Check out waxed canvas. Like your old canvas Jansport bag, but all grown up, this waxed canvas commuter backpack includes a laptop sleeve and adds even more interior room, plus water bottle pockets and padded straps!

Purses

Want to carry a purse on campus instead of a backpack? That’s definitely possible -- if you’re looking at the right kind of purses. Consider how much you plan to carry. Just a pen and a notebook? Or a laptop and a book? Plus your keys, ID, and a coffee too?

Versatile, practical, and on-trend, a leather or waxed canvas tote makes a fantastic purse for college. Totes are generally roomy enough for a laptop and book or two, but they’re easily styled as a purse. Since you carry a tote on one shoulder, comfort-wise they’re not the best choice for heavy loads. But if what you need is a throw-it-all-in-and-run-to-class (or Starbucks) bag, then a tote is the choice for you.

A crossbody purse is another functional and stylish on-campus option. Wearing the purse across your body adds security and keeps it hands-free for those walks across campus to the library or the coffee shop.

Backpack Purse

Here’s another option: a purse that IS a backpack! The best of both worlds, this sort of bag is sized and styled like a purse but carried like a backpack. Smaller than a more traditional backpack, this drawstring leather backpack is still quite roomy inside. (This one also comes in a waxed canvas version.)

Whether you choose a backpack or purse for college, invest in a bag that will go the distance with you. And remember to find a backpack or purse that works for your needs while still expressing your personal style.

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