Check out these practical and cute finds for the new school year.
COOL CARRIER
Adventurer Insulated Lunch Bag, PlanetBox, $32.95
Insulated and eco-friendly, this roomy lunch bag holds snacks, a water bottle, and a durable stainless steel PlanetBox lunchbox (sold separately). Choose from 10 colors and prints.
SIP SMARTER
FreeSip Stainless Steel Bottle in Peachy Keen (24 ounces), Owala, $29.99
A favorite among kids, this insulated water bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and has a lid that locks for leak-free carrying. Drink through the built-in straw or wide mouth.
CARRY ON
Station Pack, JanSport, $65
This recycled-material backpack has padded grab handles, dual bottle pockets, sturdy straps, an organizer pocket, and a side-access padded laptop sleeve.
CHILL OUT
Chill Kids Lunch Box, Bentgo, $32.99
Lunch stays cool in this leakproof bento box, thanks to a removable ice pack under its compartments, rubberized edges and an easy-open latch.
WRITE ON
Zento Gel Pens (4-pack), Uniball, $6.89
Retractable gel pens with quick-drying ink are ideal for taking notes. Made from recycled materials, they also clip easily onto notebooks or pockets.
PAWSOME PACK
Cat Social Minimalist Backpack, 4legz, $49.95
This cat-centric water-resistant pack is purr-fectly roomy for books and snacks, and has a padded laptop sleeve, too.
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