We purchased this pack for my son at age two; three years later, it looks like new, despite being in daily use as a preschool pack, an impromptu diaper bag for his baby brother, a catch-all for snacks and water bottles when we're headed to the park or short hike, his car entertainment bag for books and toys he's bringing on a trip, and more. The size is perfect not just for a small child, but also for a parent who could use a smaller-sized backpack for short outings.
My sole suggestion--I hope someone from customer service will pass this along!--is to offer the bag in green and/or orange. These gender-neutral, classic colors would sell for sure.
Thanks for making this ideal smaller-sized pack for young Beans and those who love them.
The Junior backpack that I ordered for my granddaughter was fine and would rate 5 stars. However, while the stitching on her monogram was fine, the monogram itself is not centered and is about an inch too far to one side. When I look at it, it really bothers me that it is noticeably off-center, so I give the monogramming 2 stars. I won't send it back because it is an aesthetic issue and would be wasteful to do so. To those who perform this service, please measure accurately.
I purchased this backpack for one of my sons entering kindergarten, back in 2005. He is now 14 and although he doesn't use this same book bag for school, he still uses it occasionally for campouts and sleepovers. It's now 2014 and I'm getting another son ready for kindergarten. I pulled out this backpack and it still looks great, no damage anywhere. I'll be sending my younger son to kindergarten with it.
I got both of my kids one of these backpacks when they went to preschool. One is on his way to 3rd grade this year and the other is on her way to first. Their is not a thing wrong with either backpack at all!!! Cleaning them has been super easy and my kids still love them! I will be getting my son a new one next year only because he will need a bigger bag. :) I love not having to buy them new backpacks every year and I shamelessly tell everyone who is searching for backpacks every year that they should just get one from here and be done with it! Best money I have ever spent!
