They’re going “back” in time. Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school.

The summer before her final year at Piedmont Hills High in San Jose, Calif., Ariana Ramirez had one goal: find and purchase a vintage Strawberry Shortcake backpack. She’d heard from a friend about a ...

We're finding the best backpacks for back to school with *** little help from our Hearse partners at Good Housekeeping. When we test kids' backpacks, we are looking at how durable the fabric is. We're ...

As back-to-school planning jumps into high gear, my top recommendation is a secure, high-tech backpack that's ready for anything. Equipping a backpack with a little bit of smart technology is an ...

If you purchase something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Back-to-school shopping? Good Housekeeping tested the best backpacks to help your kids stay stylish, organized and ...