L.L.Bean Original Book Pack, 24L review

The L.L.Bean Original Book Pack is the pack L.L.Bean says started its line in 1982, and it is built for kids who are hard on gear. The 24 L main compartment measures 16 x 13 x 7.25 in. and is meant for a lunch box, books, worksheets and art projects. L.L.Bean uses rugged, weatherproof nylon, extra-tough zippers, a padded back panel and padded, reinforced shoulder straps, and adds a water bottle pocket and front pockets with a key clip and organizer panel. Reflective trim on the front and straps helps on early walks to the bus, which no other pack here lists. It weighs 1 lb and folds down to stow in a larger bag. There is no laptop sleeve listed, so older students with a device should look at the JanSport or Herschel. L.L.Bean's site showed prices in zloty from our location, so the USD price is marked pending. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the pack.

Who it is for

kids 6 and up who walk or bike to school

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 24 L, 1,476 cu. in. main compartment that holds a lunch box, books and art projects
• Rugged, weatherproof nylon
• Reflective trim on the front and straps
• Front pockets with a key clip and an organizer panel
• Padded back panel, padded reinforced shoulder straps and a water bottle pocket

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Reflective trim adds visibility on dark mornings
• Strength: Weighs 1 lb
• Strength: Folds down for stowing in a larger pack or duffle
• Weakness: No laptop sleeve is listed
• Weakness: L.L.Bean showed only zloty prices from our location, so the USD price is pending
• Weakness: Spot clean only

Key facts

• Capacity: 24 L
• Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 7.25 in.
• Weight: 1 lb
• Designed for: Ages 6 and up
• First made: 1982

Where it ranks

L.L.Bean Original Book Pack, 24L is No. 3 in our Best Kids Backpacks verdict.