Backpacks & Bags

Kids’ Backpacks for Nursery, School & Days Out

Explore children’s backpacks for nursery, preschool, family outings, travel and everyday activities.

Gravitaly’s growing collection includes child-sized backpacks with adjustable shoulder straps, practical compartments and playful designs. Available sizes and features vary, so compare each backpack with the child’s measurements, daily routine and the items they need to carry.

Backpacks for Nursery and Preschool

A compact children’s backpack can provide space for selected daily essentials such as a snack container, small water bottle, spare clothing or a favourite comfort item.

Before ordering, check the backpack’s external dimensions, internal space and empty weight. Confirm that the items normally required by the nursery or preschool will fit without overfilling the main compartment.

Not every compact backpack is large enough for A4 folders, full-sized schoolbooks, sports equipment or larger lunch containers.

Choosing the Correct Backpack Size

A backpack should be proportionate to the child rather than selected only according to age.

Review:

• the backpack’s height, width and depth;
• the child’s torso length and shoulder width;
• empty weight and intended packed weight;
• internal capacity;
• size of the main compartment;
• dimensions of any bottle or lunch-box pockets;
• required nursery, school or travel items;
• manufacturer’s official age guidance.

The top of the backpack should not interfere with the child’s neck, while the lower part should not hang excessively below the waist.

Shoulder Straps and Chest Straps

Adjustable shoulder straps allow the fit to be adapted to the child. Padded straps may improve wearing comfort, but the backpack must still be adjusted correctly.

Some models include a chest strap that helps keep the shoulder straps in position. Check that it can be adjusted to the child and that its buckle is closed correctly without restricting movement or breathing.

Children should be shown how to operate buckles and zips safely.

Compartments and Everyday Organisation

Backpacks may include a large main compartment, smaller front pocket, internal name label, carrying handle or external bottle pocket.

Check the exact layout before ordering. A bottle pocket should be compared with the bottle’s diameter and height, while the main compartment should be measured against the intended lunch box, spare clothing and other essentials.

Small accessories should be stored securely and kept away from younger children when they present a choking or entanglement risk.

Materials and Weather Protection

Children’s backpacks may be made from cotton, polyester, coated textiles or combinations of different materials.

A water-repellent finish can help protect against light moisture but does not necessarily make a backpack waterproof. Do not assume that the contents will remain dry during heavy or prolonged rain unless the manufacturer expressly describes and tests the product as waterproof.

Check the individual product page for the outer fabric, lining, coating and care instructions.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Follow the care label for the specific backpack. Some models may permit gentle machine washing, while others require hand washing or spot cleaning.

Frequent washing may affect coatings, colour, shape or water resistance. Empty all pockets before cleaning, close fasteners when instructed and allow the backpack to dry completely before use or storage.

Regularly inspect:

• shoulder and chest straps;
• buckles and adjustment components;
• zips and pullers;
• seams and handles;
• internal lining;
• outer coating;
• decorative elements.

Stop using the backpack if a strap, buckle, seam or structural component becomes damaged.

What to Check Before Ordering

Review the individual product page for:

• external and internal dimensions;
• capacity in litres, when provided;
• empty weight;
• recommended maximum load;
• official age guidance;
• shoulder-strap and chest-strap construction;
• number and size of compartments;
• bottle and lunch-box compatibility;
• outer material, lining and coating;
• water-resistance information;
• cleaning and drying instructions;
• applicable warnings.

Product-specific information always takes priority over general collection guidance.

Explore Gravitaly’s children’s backpacks for nursery mornings, preschool routines, family outings and everyday adventures.