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www.FredParent.NET 9 " reader feedback FredParent asked... Megan H. That depends on your kid. I'm all about investing in a good one! My son is entering 7th grade this year still using his LL Bean backpack from kindergar- ten (still looks as good as new). On the other hand, my daughter has a bit of a bag compulsion so we get her a (cheap) new one every year. Trina B. Land's End and L. L. Bean last forever! As a teacher, I HATE the crappy character backpacks that are broken down by January. And both Land's End and L. L. Bean offer long warranties on their bags that help pay for new ones 5-6 years after you've bought them. Megan H. That depends on your kid. I'm all about investing in a good one! My son is entering 7th grade this year still using his LL Bean backpack from kindergar- ten (still looks as good as new). On the other hand, my daughter has a bit of a bag compulsion so we get her a (cheap) new one every year. Do you buy your kiddos a new every year OR invest in one backpack NICE backpack they'll wear forever? Rachel K. In kindergarten through second grade, we bought the cheap character ones. By third grade he needed a good one so I invested $50 in a nice, hefty backpack. This will be his fourth year using it. Defi nitely worth every penny! Andrea D. FYI - the $5 ones at Five Below have decent zip- pers that have held up for a whole school year! Not a bad deal, $5 a year and then replace it. Kelly E. L.L. Bean and use it for years. Kathy M. Fun character one for kindergarten. After that it's either Land's End or LLBean. They last forever! " 13% 87% NEW NICE