This Under Armour backpack from Walmart has a 15-inch laptop sleeve and is water repellent. (Courtesy of Walmart)

Back to school sales have begun. One of the most important items you will buy for your student is a backpack. You need something both large enough and sturdy enough to make it through the year. And you want them to like the style and graphics.

Younger children may be delighted by graphics – dinosaurs, camouflage, sequins, hearts and more. Older students want to be certain their laptops will fit comfortably with their other materials.

You may want to coordinate a lunch bag. And even a pencil pouch. You can buy them as sets or separately. We’ve visited a few online retailers to give you variety in styles and prices.

This playful pink metallic with white sequins was designed for the kid or kid-at-heart. (Courtesy of State Bags)

Ninety percent of this bag is made from recycled products. (Courtesy of State Bags)

The Clinton pencil case comes in a number of colors and patterns. (Courtesy of State Bags)

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