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School Bags - Girls

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Journeytolight · 26/05/2014 20:17

I saw a thread for boys but decided to make this one for girls. DD1 starts secondary in September. She isnt fussy about brands and styles etc. She just wants to stay clear of any messenger style bags and anything 'girly'.
Also, this style is just a no:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00CQC7MMO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/277-3926024-2817252?pi=SY200_QL40&tag=mumsnetforum-21&qid=1401131787&sr=1-1

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Hello, this thread is a little old now and some of the links are out of date. Take a look at this handy page for a round up of the best backpacks, chosen by Mumsnetters.

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AChickenCalledKorma · 26/05/2014 22:16

Most of the yr7/8 girls at DD1's school use something like the link you posted. And most of those at the other school in town use glorified handbags.

DD1 decided to carry on using her year 6 rucksack until she'd worked out what she really needed ... and then chose a really boring-looking black rucksack from an outdoor shop. Which just goes to show you can never predict what a pre-pubescent girl will think is a good idea!

The moral of the story is probably whatever you get, make it cheap, because she'll probably have changed her mind by half term Smile.

AtiaoftheJulii · 26/05/2014 21:32

Lurk near the school in the morning or afternoon? My soon-to-be y7 will be getting a backpack I expect, which is what at least half the girls use at her school.

Takver · 26/05/2014 21:27

DD (yr 7) has a surf brand (hot tuna?) backpack. Basically they all seem to have some kind of backpack style bag.

Deecam18 · 26/05/2014 21:22

Following

17leftfeet · 26/05/2014 20:21

Well you've just ruled out every single bag the girls use at my dd's school