Kids backpacks come in all styles and colors. There are literally tons of backpacks featuring colorful patterns and stripes, cars and trucks, teddy bears, hearts, etc. But how many backpacks do you think feature penguins?

Well, at least one - the Wildkin Penguins Backpack. This kids backpack is perfect for children aged 3 to 7 and makes a wonderful school bag. It’s made from a durable polyester fabric and is fully lined. It has two adjustable, padded straps, and two compartments with storage pockets.

Wildkin makes backpacks and duffels for kids with other fun prints including dinosaur, fairies, pirates, and firemen, but I think the Penguins Backpack is especially cute.

Find it at eBags for $29.99.

Kids’ school backpacks are not the only backpacks for kids out there. Lucky Bums makes several styles of kids’ ski backpacks including this Lucky Bums Snow Sport 25 Backpack. This backpack has a straps and loop system that allows kids to carry their own skis or snowboard. It can also be used for skateboards.

The Snow Sport 25 has several features that make it comfortable to carry. There is a padded airflow back panel that helps keep your child’s back cool and dry. Moisture wicking shoulder straps also help keep your child comfortable and dry. Other useful features include safety whistle on the sternum buckle, kid friendly zipper pulls, adjustable hip belt, sliding sternum strap, and an internal sleeve for an optional hydration bladder.

You can find this bag for $56.00 at eBags.com.

Got a kid who loves the new Twilight movie New Moon? Then a perfect gift this year might be the very same bag that Bella carries - the orange backpack. That backpack is actually the JanSport Right Pack in copper brown and it is available right now on eBags.com.

Bella Swan’s backpack was just featured in People Magazine and on MTV.com’s 2009 Holiday Product Guide so it’s definitely a hot item. Better snag it while you can.

It’s important for everyone to stay hydrated while walking, running, hiking, and doing other activities. That’s why hydration packs are not only made for men and women, but also children.

Kids hydration packs have all of the same features as adult-sized packs including reservoirs (or room for reservoirs) and organization, but they are smaller so they fit little bodies. The CamelBak Mini M.U.L.E. is a great example of a high quality kids hydration pack. It holds enough water for 1 to 2 hours out plus gear and snacks. It’s perfectly sized for kids ages 5 and up. The shorter length is great for smaller torsos.

The CamelBak Skeeter is another great kids hydration pack. It gives kids ages 5 and up 35 oz of water whenever and wherever they need it. It’s perfect for bicycling because it is designed so that it will not interfere with a helmet and includes reflectivity on the harness and pack for low-light visibility.

Little Packrats children’s bags are not for the hoarder-in-training, instead they take your children’s favorite animals and put them on bags of all shapes and sizes, making them the perfect bag for your child! Whether they’re headed to school, a play date, or little league, these bags allow them to bring their animal friends along. With options from giraffes to puppies, there is the perfect option for every child! Plus, they’re compact enough that your tot can easily carry them all on their own!

With just a few weeks until school starts, you know it’s coming. You can run, but you sure can’t hide. The time has come to face the school-shopping feeding-frenzy yet again.

And of course, just in time for all of the last- minute shoppers out there, all the stores conveniently have a wide array of flashy options your middle-schooler will be “in love” with and decide they MUST have to not be a “loser” this fall.

After going through a few different stores she found a few styles that would be “awesome Mom!” But with the cost of all the binders, pens, new jeans, etc. your wallet isn’t exactly agreeing.

Well, thankfully we’ve found a few stylish alternatives that won’t leave your budget in shambles. For your little skater-chick there’s the Roxy Rosarito, with its edgy take on old-school plaid. For the sports-princess there’s always the Adidas Caine Sling which breaks the mold with a one-shoulder design and a splash of bright pink.

And for the girl looking for sleek style with a feminine touch, there’s always the Columbia Precious Cargo Backpack.

Shopping for your growing “young man” as he heads into high school? Give the snowboarder-style inspired Quiksilver Schoolie a try.

Or maybe your student was having some issues with back pain thanks to textbook-enthusiast teachers? The Columbia Shield Titanium Cyberpack is ready to help balance out their load with additional support straps at the shoulders and the hips. And for the athlete who’s always on-the-go the Nike Team Training XL will keep up with him as he jets between class and practice.

Sometime towards the end of this summer, thousands of parents will be sending their kids off to school for the very first time. Some will watch as their little girl or boy hops out of the car, while others will watch them disappear onto that large yellow contraption that takes them away almost everyday and brings them back a little bit smarter. The last thing, that you, as a parent will catch a glimpse of is the back of their tidy head and the backpack that they store all of their tools for knowledge in.

 Whether it’s that new trendy Batman backpack, or a flowery rendition of a Barbie Doll World, you’re going to want your child comfortable in their new environment. Their school-day will start with their backpack and it will end with it. Everything they could possibly need during those few hours that they’re out of your sight will be stored in whatever bag you pick for them. And sometimes, picking out the very first backpack is a compromise.

 After all, the search for the first backpack is the sign that your little boy or girl is growing up and going to school. No, they’re not sixteen and waiting for their license. They’re not  eighteen and ready to head off to college. They’re going to kindergarten. It’s the beginning of all of the transitions that you’ll have to see them through. And you’ll want to arm them with the best materials possible. Starting with their handy-dandy backpack.

Of course your kids are probably going to go for the latest trends. It’s something you’ll have to deal with up until their adults. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t find a bag that’s cute or trendy while also built to keep your kids in good shape.

A cute example for the younger kids heading off to pre-school or daycare would be the Samsonite Sammies Smile Small Backpack.It’s cute, soft, cuddly, and almost like carrying a stuffed animal around. For you, it’ll be durable and small enough so that you don’t have to worry about your little one being overwhelmed.

For the young Lego lovers there’s also the LEGO Bionicles Toa Metru Nui Mask Backpack. The plus as a parent is that it’s a very durable backpack built to support your child. It’s especially handy since the compression molded polyster holds it shape. I know, it’s not something your kids are going to be able to spout off on the playground. But it’ll make you feel better to know that it won’t fail on you and your child right off the bat.

For the girls looking for a unique style to kick off their educational career, there are the Daisy Cook design backpacks. The neat thing about the bag is that it’s built off the concept of exchanging removable pieces to make the bag more unique. The only downside to the bags are that they’re pricey to be a starter bag.

However, there are limitless possibilities as to what you and your son or daughter can agree on. Finding a backpack for the very first time is almost a passage rite to growing up. It will define the personality that your child will eventually grow into. And it is a decision that the two of you can make together as your little one transitions on to the world of education.

Seems like just yesterday she was wearing flowery dresses that you picked out yourself from the toddler section. Now she’s in elementary school and asking for more fashionable clothing and accessories, but you just can’t justify spending a ton of money on some of those kids clothing brands not to mention getting her an expensive kids’ bag. What to do?!

Well, here’s a great solution - Roxy Girl. Whether you’re looking to get her a small handbag to be just like mom or a cute backpack that’ll make her the talk of the playground, Roxy Girl has just what she will like at affordable prices.

Roxy Girl is the younger version of Roxy which is the original girl’s surf brand. The brand offers fashion and accessories with a West Coast casual style. Whether it’s a pool tote like the Into The Sea bag, a unique lunch bag like the Enie Menie Minie Mo, or a cute school backpack like the Fabuloso, you’re sure to find something she’ll love at a great price (these bags mentioned are all under $45).

Whether you’re shopping for baby carriers, kids backpacks, camping equipment, or even your own hiking backpack, Kelty has what you need. And now at eBags.com, you can save 20% on all Kelty backpacks and bags through April 30.

By the way, this also applies to Kelty KIDS products as well.

If you are looking for kid’s daypacks, hydration packs, and ski packs, then Lucky Bums is for you. The brand’s creators have a mind for engineering, a parent’s practicality, and decades of extreme outdoor experience, and because of these qualities, Lucky Bums backpacks are not only affordable, but will also go the distance for family fun.

Dragonfly 10 $44.00	Tracker Small $42.00	Cricket Hydration $28.00	Lucky Bug $16.00