How well do PBK backpacks hold up?

[kellytaylor]

Before I drop $50 on a backpack - will it last more than one school year? Are they easy to clean? Thx!

[lurknomore]

Nope. DDs is trashed after kindergarten. I just ordered her a new one from ll bean. It's cheaper too. Hoping it lasts more than one year.

[rex]

get l.l. bean! holds up better and lifetime warranty.

[whitepicketfence]

We're going on the second year of using DD1's PBK backpack and it's still in excellent condition. I'll definitely be able to use it for a few more years.

[Redpoppy]

DS's LL Bean Junior backpack is still in perfect shape after a year (we did get a darker color). It gets tossed all over outside at after care and on the bus, plus we have a full spectrum of seasons here. I haven't even needed to wash it.

[dragonfly08]

Another vote for LL Bean. Worth every penny.

DD #1 still uses the one she got when she went to kindergarten. She's starting 6th grade this fall. Other than it being a little dingy (it's light pink so that's to be expected) it's in amazing shape. DD #2 has a one in darker pattern that is not showing any signs of wear or dirt after two years of use.

[redheadk]

DD's is still in great shape but I use it, not her, since she's so young. I also got it for $20 on clearance (the good size one, not the tiny one).

[IrishBelle]

I don't have any experience with PBK but I've had very good luck with Lands End and LL Bean.

[imojoebunny]

My DD has used hers for three years and we plan to use it again this year. I just bought one for DS. He is super excited about going to real school, and the new back pack adds to it. DD loves hers. It is cute and has her name on it.