The Ten Best: School bags
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Your support makes all the difference.1. Samsonite Sammies Funny Face, £16
A fun medium-sized rucksack in three fun prints - ladybird, giraffe or turtle - it has an address tag and lockable zip pullers.
www.ebags.co.uk; 0800 783 3305
2. Voltaic solar powered backpack, £189
Perfect for eco-conscious teens, this rucksack has solar panels that generate enough power to charge mobiles, cameras and iPods.
www.electroniczone.co.uk; 020-8447 1653
3. Kipling Wigwam, £35
Adjustable straps turn it into a backpack or a shoulder bag, with clutch handle. You get the Kipling furry monkey and a choice of 14 colours.
www.ebags.co.uk; 08007 833 305
4. HelixX Spiral, £24
The shoulder straps contain silicone gel for extra comfort. Hasinternal pockets and drinks compartments.
www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk; 020-7812 9800
5. John Lewis sausage dog bag, £13
Easy to carry, with its twin straps, this lined backpack suits boys and girls. Cute, and with plenty of room for books and games kit.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049
6. Adidas Missy school messenger bag, £31
In pink or black, this logo-ed bag has an adjustable webbing strap, a key hook and lots of compartments.
www.littlewoods-online.com; 08702 631 000
7. Woolworths black and blue rucksack, £7.99
Padded straps make this easy to carry, and it's big enough for books or gym kit. Trendy, and a bargain.
www.woolworths.co.uk; 08704 117 112
8. QS record bag, £5
The value retailer QS has these cute bags suitable for primary-school girls. They're generously sized and have shoulder straps.
www.qsgroup.co.uk; 08449 020 020
9. JanSport Trinity III, £29.99
A rucksack that will last for years. It's comfy and spacious, with just enough compartments, and has a cool, breathable mesh back.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049
10. Eastpak Freshman, £39.99
This bag has reflective piping and zipper pull-tags, several compartments, and padded and protective sleeves for books and laptops.
www.eastpak.com; 0845 601 1151
The Ten Best is edited by Rebecca Armstrong r.armstrong@independent.co.uk
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