When I was in elementary school I had serious backpack envy. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed my kickass purple Eastpack backpack with a total of two pockets (a large main one and a small one on the front) I always wanted more pockets and monogramming. When I was finally old enough to pick out my own backpacks the main requirements were ergonomics and pockets. Lots of functional pockets. Padded pockets. Lined valuable pockets. Pockets large and small. Pockets for water bottles. You name it, it needed to have its own pocket.
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