Odd backpack request...DS is killing me

[FINFAN]

He wants a backpack that does not crumple over, stays sturdy when you put it on the floor ( I am guessing it is because the kids flip each others bags inside out ) anyway, not a rolling type, not a solid type like a carry-on, I am not even entertainig a search for such an item unless anyone else has ever heard of it or experienced a "self-standing" backpack. Bad enough crud got into the inside of his calculatorafter he lost the top cap(don't ask) I mean, duct tape would have solved the porblem, but noooooo, $130 calculator is basically toast. Anyway, I am guessing DS is describing something that does not actually exist, so if anyone knws of a backpack that comes close to this idea, please let me know!
TIA,

Pam

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Wow, lol. My kids' backpacks stand up. They're LLBean. I'll see if I can find a picture of them. We stick with LLBean.

We tried to buy some different ones last year (Gap) and not only were they both ripped by October, Gap was a nightmare to deal with in taking them back.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Most of the skateboarder type brand backpacks are pretty sturdy and sit like you describe and they also tend to have well made cushioned shoulder straps. Last year DS12 had an Element and maybe a DC the year before that. I've found the best places to find the best quality are either skateboard shops such as PAC SUN or places like Marshals and TJ MAxx that carry the previous years style at a lower price. So far the ELement is the best and could effortlessly go another year without looking used.

Good luck

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm sorry, I can't find a link for the exact backpack my kids have. I got them at the outlet so they may have been discontinued. They're like the deluxe back packs but they're sturdier, made of heavy canvas, roomier and have a solid rubber handle.

 

[golfgal]

A sturdy canvas backpack should do the trick-like the previous poster said LL Bean or Lands End would be good places to start but you can find them in stores too.

 

[kristilew]

Timbuktu bags rock. DH has this one: http://www.krunker.com/2007/08/24/timbuk2-hacker-bag/ It meets all your DS's criteria.