Cue the first-day photos, because Kindergarten is a real milestone! You'll want to send your kid off with a backpack that's bigger than the mini one they may have had for preschool, but not as giant ...

L.L. Bean backpacks are durable classics. The straps are padded, even on the Kindergarten version. There’s a large main pocket and separate front zippered pocket that has a wide swath of reflective ...