DD starts secondary in September.
Grandparents have kindly offered to buy her school bag.
We have scoped out at the end of the day, most of the younger ones seem to have backpacks.
We are struggling to actually find any backpacks in the shops though.
Where would you go to actually physically try them out? Really don't want to buy online.
Have looked in a few department stores, hardly managed to find anything at all, apart from designer stuff at over £100. Outdoor shops do sell rucksacks, but Dd wants something less "outdoorsy". Cath Kidston (acceptable to Dd!) seems too flimsy.
Budget is about £50 for something sturdy and hopefully lasting a few years.
Do luggage shops actually exist any more?