Google Reveals The 5 Most Popular Backpack Styles For The 2022 School Year

By  Erin Lassner
light pink kanken backpack Zappos

Back-to-school season is upon us and we're ready to start shopping. (Seriously though, why is picking out school supplies so much fun?) To help us get going, the team at Google provided the inside scoop on the hottest backpack styles and brands for the 2022 school year. So here you have it: the top trending backpacks, plus our 15 favorite buys that fit the bill.

Trending Backpack Styles

  1. Mesh backpack
  2. Clear backpack
  3. Black backpack
  4. Leather backpack
  5. Pink backpack

Most Searched Backpack Brands

  1. Jansport
  2. The North Face
  3. Sprayground
  4. Nike
  5. Osprey

Shop the most popular styles and brands below.

Mesh Backpacks

mesh backpack in black State

1. State Kane Double Pocket, $82.50

Everything State does is cool and this backpack is certainly no exception. We love the Kane because it has the mesh effect without being see-through. Plus, State bags last forever thanks to their top-tier quality.

blue mesh backpackAmazon

Select from four colors of this affordable pick from Amazon.

gray mesh backpackAmazon

Nike is unsurprisingly trending, so a mesh Nike backpack hits both the targets: style and brand.

Clear Backpacks

dickies clear backpack Journeys

1. Dickies All Clear Backpack, $35

We love a Dickies moment.

clear orange backpackAmazon

Choose from nine neon and neutral hues.

clear nike backpackDick's Sporting Goods

This is the same style as the above Nike, just transparent instead of mesh.

Black Backpacks

beis black backpack Béis

1. Béis The Backpack, $78

Béis bags can be used for school one day and a weekend trip the next.

carhartt backpackAmazon

Carhartt is practical, stylish, and incredibly high quality.

osprey black backpackOsprey

A sporty look need not be reserved for outdoor adventures.

Leather Backpacks

brown leather backpack Madewell

1. Madewell The Lorimer Backpack, $228

This worthwhile splurge comes in both brown and black Italian leather.

basquiat backpackSprayground

Opt for faux leather with this epic Basquiat-inspired backpack.

navy jansportAmazon

Go for a leather accent with JanSport's signature suede bottom. This classic backpack will never go out of style.

Pink Backpacks

pink kanken backpack Zappos

1. Fjällräven Re-Kånken, $89.95

This rosey pink has a vintage feel that we're really digging.

large light pink backpackDay Owl

Minimalist, spacious, and sustainable.

pink north face backpackAmazon

The North Face's classic Jester just got updated with a padded laptop sleeve.

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