Founded in 1912, L.L.Bean has been closely associated with the "outdoors" since the founder developed a pair of waterproof hunting shoes, constantly developing outdoor products, which are highly sought after for their high quality and durability, operating more than 30 retail stores in the United States and more than 20 retail stores in Japan. In 2014, it generated revenues of $1.61 billion and was ranked No. 5 in America's Best Companies to Work for by Forbes.
 
Wirecutter, a U.S.-based full-category review website, named L.L. Bean the "Best Children's School Bag" choice. The Junior Original Book Pack and Original Book Pack, which are suitable for younger and upper middle school students, are described by Wirecutter as "sturdy and comfortable enough to hold a lot of gear." L.L.Bean children's school bags are made of 100% polyester or nylon, which is properly protected from wind and rain. The back panel and shoulder straps are padded, and the capacity of the two specifications is 16 and 23 liters respectively, and the weight is about 368g and 454g respectively, which is lighter than many fabric school bags. The depth of the bag is about 15-18cm, so it is relatively easy to stuff into the desk drawer.
 
Because the brand has its own outdoor genes, L.L.Bean children's school bags pay more attention to function and practicality, and the appearance design is not based on bright colors or cartoon shapes, and the color matching is relatively single, or even slightly dull. However, the L.L.Bean bag has more compartments with individual zippers to make it easier for children to sort their belongings, and a large area of 3M Scotchlite reflective material on the front and harness makes it easier for children to be seen in low visibility conditions, reducing accidents.
 
It is worth mentioning that most fabric school bags have mesh pockets on the side for water bottles, but the mesh pockets are prone to wear and tear over time. Therefore, in 2017, L.L.Bean modified the two children's school bags, using the same fabric as the school bag to make side pockets and with elastic straps at the top, which is more durable and safe than the mesh design.
 
Although L.L.Bean performed well in terms of durability and practicality, it was always lacking in the design of the back of the bag, although the back of the bag was padded, it was relatively flat and did not adjust accordingly for the back curve, and Wirecutter also pointed out that the L.L.Bean bag shoulder strap was slightly stiffer.
 
The L.L.Bean children's bag is a sturdy but affordable bag that costs $29.95 for the Junior Original Book Pack and $39.95 for the Original Book Pack. For those looking for more capacity, L.L. Bean also offers a 32-liter Deluxe Book Pack for $49.95. Unfortunately, although L.L.Bean is currently offering direct shipping to China, the only option in the children's school bag is the Deluxe Book Pack.