DABBAWALLA Fast Track insulated neoprene backpack sized for preschool and early elementary age children, $42, www.dabbawallabags.com

ECOGEAR organically-grown cotton canvas Ecozoo Elephant backpack, $29.99,
www.ecogear-products.com

ROCKIN ROBIN Tie dye peace messenger bag, $68, LESTER'S (NYC, Greenvale, Huntington & Rye, NY)

OVERLAND Cambridge nylon backpack/tote featuring a neoprene padded laptop sleeve, a zippered main compartment, pockets for a tween's computer cords, pens, glasses and phone, adjustable tote straps and stow-away backpack straps, $90, www.overlandequipment.com

DANTE BEATRIX Nigel nylon and laminated canvas backpack sized for ages 2 to 5, $42, www.dantebeatrix.com

ECOGEAR Gorilla organic cotton mini messenger bag with adjustable shoulder strap, $17.99,
www.ecogear-products.com