R expensive lunch boxes and backpack's worth it?

[kellia]

I like the Class Mate lunchbox that was posted before for $9.99! However, I need to know HONESTLY if the "lake blue" is too girly! My sons would not be happy if it was!

http://www.landsend.com/pp/LunchBox...B&CM_MERCH=IDX_00008__0000001286&origin=index

 

[fatuhiva]

I know my 10 year old and 7 year old sons would think the lake blue was too girly. Some boys might not but mine definately would.

 

[tonilea]

I like the Class Mate lunchbox that was posted before for $9.99! However, I need to know HONESTLY if the "lake blue" is too girly! My sons would not be happy if it was!

http://www.landsend.com/pp/LunchBox...B&CM_MERCH=IDX_00008__0000001286&origin=index

DS is five and very aware of what is "boy" and what is "girl" and he chose the lake blue.

 

[sherry7]

I bought DS a Jansport backpack in 5th grade. He will be graduating high school in a couple of weeks, and the same backpack is still going strong. He's a typical boy...very rough on his things.

He did rip the material around the zipper once. We sent it in for warranty service, and they fixed it right up. I've also tossed it in the washer several times, even though the directions say not too. However, I do refrain from putting it in the dryer.

I just ordered him a new Jansport bag for college...only because he needs one with a laptop compartment. Otherwise, I'm sure the old bag would have easily lasted him through college.

Ebags has some good sales from time to time on discontinued colors of Jansport bags. If you keep an eye out, you can get a fantastic deal.

Regarding lunchboxes...check out Ebags own brand of them. The Ebags branded products are very high quality, and reasonably priced.

 

[LisaNJ25]

What do you think about this one for Kindergarten?

http://www.landsend.com/pp/Backpack...B&CM_MERCH=IDX_00008__0000001286&origin=index

They usually just have a folder everyday.