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Aug 2010  |  By Ann Marie Scheidler  |  Comments

What’s In Your Bag?

When you’re heading to kindergarten, it’s all about the wheels. This fall, wheelie backpacks are hot among the 5-year-old set.

To get them rolling into the new school year, here are two of MakeItBetter.net’s favorite backpacks, along with a few surprises to tuck inside.

And there's a bonus—you can win one! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your contact information and the backpack you would like—boy or girl. The 30th email to respond for each backpack will win.

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Joey Baloun—enjoy the boy's backpack!

For him:

Backpack
It’s all about the details with this “boy tough” bag that has more pockets than he could ever fill.

Boys’ Print Wheeled ClassMate StudyHaul Backpack in pine multi swirl, $59.50, Lands’ End, landsend.com.

Lunchbox
Coordinate your little guy’s lunch with this insulated lunchbox that keeps food cold for up to five hours.

Boys’ Print ClassMate StudyHaul Lunchbox in pine multi swirl, $19.50, Lands’ End, landsend.com.

Jacket
Let him be preppy on his first day of school.

Crest Twill Blazer, $42.75, Gymboree, gymboree.com

For her:

Backpack
Who says functional can’t also be fabulous—even when you’re 5? This water- and stain-proof backpack has your stylish daughter’s name all over it.

Rugged Rolling Backpack in leopard print, $54, Hanna Andersson, hannaandersson.com.

Lunchbox
Your little one will make a statement at lunch with this insulated lunch bag that hooks securely to its matching backpack for easy carrying.

Lunch Bag in leopard print, $18, Hanna Andersson, hannaandersson.com.

Jacket
When the weather starts to cool, your daughter will look buttoned up in this cool coat.

Plaid Swing Coat, $39, Gymboree, gymboree.com.

For both:

Water bottle
Kid-sized, spill-proof and easy-to-clean, this water bottle is ready for any adventure.

$14, CamelBak, camelbak.com.

Pencil box
These cute pencil boxes come in three sizes (and five colors: navy, pink, silver, turquoise and white), and they’re made from recycled cotton that looks like leather. All can be customized with names or monograms.

$11-$19 depending on size, Megan Stockton Studio, by appointment, 847-235-2573.