No longer are kids sportin’ the Jansport backpack with its lifetime guarantee.  Now I’m seeing girls from the pre-teen to grad student using the canvas tote.  I’m guessing this isn’t the best thing for the backs, but they’re young and want to be a bit hip. At less than $50 a pop, Saltbox’s totes (this one and others) are a steal and my favorite ‘new’ school bag.  It’s 20% off today only at ebags.com. The funky pattern of the fabric and unorthodox realistic print of the Sea Turtle will definitely make you stand out and will help any student make a statement (in a good way).  And if this isn’t the exact pattern you want, it comes in other colors and graphics to choose from. This tote will carry a laptop and some textbooks and any other necessary items.  Plus the internal zip pocket will keep the small loose items like keys, cellphone and chapstick secure.

Get it: Saltbox Sea Turtle Chainlink

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