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State Kane Metallic Backpack: $80

You can customize this backpack so many different ways to show your own special and unique reflection of yourself. You can embroider your initials, add different symbols, patches, and pins to your bag. I also love to support this brand because, for every bag they sell, they hand-deliver a backpack, packed with essential tools to an American child in need.

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PHOTO: This silver backpack with two-tones color blocked straps add a fun pop of color!
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Vans Realm Backpack: $36.00

Now that I’m living in LA I’ve added a lot of skateboarder fashion into my style. SoCal skateboarder culture started to rub off on me, and Vans is your standard skateboarder brand. I love this one because of the black and white checkered look that is a Vans signature feature.

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PHOTO: This Vans rose checkered backpack is the perfect amount of cute and practical.
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Sprayground Hologram Trooper Backpack: $80
One of my favorite backpack brands. They’re bright, imaginative and definitely stand out in a crowd. This one especially with the hologram stripe would look so dope for the first day of school! 

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PHOTO: This bright red, holographic backpack by Sprayground is one of Sky Katz' favorite.
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The Jordan Pivot Kids' Backpack: $55
Anyone who knows me knows no list in any category is complete without SOMETHING Jordan. I like that this bag has so many compartments, including a sleeve that can easily and securely fit my laptop without the bag feeling heavy.

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PHOTO: This Jordan Pivot Kids' Backpack offers multiple pockets and sleeves for easy storage.
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 Fjällräven's Save the Arctic Fox Kanken Backpack: $80
This Swedish brand has a wide assortment of colors to choose from and a cool unique look to them. I especially like this backpack because a portion of its profits goes to support efforts to help save the Arctic Fox from extinction. As an animal lover, I’m on board with that cause!

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Backcountry
PHOTO: A portion of the proceeds from this special edition of Fjallraven's most-sold backpack will be donated to research for saving the arctic fox.
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North Face Women’s Jester Backpack: $65.00
I’ve had a bunch of North Face backpacks throughout school years and their fabric is really durable. I like this particular style because not only will it remain strong and last, it’s also cool aesthetically. 

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PHOTO: This North Face backpack is durable and will last throughout the school year.
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