Ready for Adventure with Staples Canada

I remember back to school shopping with my mom when I was a kid, it was so exciting to pick out new clothes, back packs and lunch bags! It kind of felt like my birthday, but I got to pick out my own gifts! Fast forward to life with three boys and we tend to have more boys clothes than will fit in our drawers! Yes, my poor children live life in hand-me-downs but that’s the way it goes in big families, all of the same gender! They do get to pick their own backpacks and lunch bags though, so these are a pretty big deal! Well, anything NEW is a pretty big deal around here!

With a boy in the driver seat (aka: my lap), we set to searching the Staples Canada website for a little back to school shopping. We were both impressed with the great selection of backpacks and lunch bags! Great colours and quality name brands like Heys, High Sierra, Samsonite and more. In the end, it was the Lug Outfielder Backpack that really caught my kiddos eye!

Back to Everything!!

Fall isn’t just a time for back to school, it’s saying goodbye to the lazy days of Summer and jumping right back into everthing! On top of school, our boys started swimming lessons, indoor soccer and we started planning for some exciting start to cold weather travel. We were looking for supplies that could handle the school routine, as well as weekend lunches at the Y, and serve as carry on pieces when flying. I’m happy to report, that finding such items, we a piece of cake at Staples!

Lug Outfielder Backpack

My son saw the bright red and blue camo and just had to have it, but the Lug Outfielder is more than just a pretty face! You’ll find 6, yes 6!, zippered pockets on just the exterior of the backpack alone! It’s literally covered in compartments, and there’s even a handly little one on the strap! Unzip and inside you’ll find a slim document pocket, a padded laptop compartment, and a huge main bay making this a great little weekender and carry-on back as well. I loved how some of the pockets are lined with a soft fabric to keep things like phones, tablets etc safe and I loved that the bag material is water repellent, for rainy days. 

It wouldn’t be a Lug bag without the signature hiddenwater bottle holder, which I adore about my own lug purse! It can be collapsed when not in use, and popped right out for handy access to your bottle when on the go! This is perfect for field trips at school or outings with the family!

The traveller in me was super excited about the handy luggage strap that slides onto a standard suitcase handle. We just got our first kid sized suitcase for some upcoming plane travel and the Lug Outfielder, expertly slips over the handle so everything can be rolled along through the airport together. 

Priced at $113 the Lug Outfielder might be on the far side of your backpack budget, but the high quality and versatility of this pack will get you good use for a number of years.

My pirate loving boys really took to this fun Louis Garneau design! I usually pick a lunchbag that is flat and low so this dome style lunchbag was new for me. I did love that it came with a removable shoulder strap because while just the handle is good for school, the shoulder strap is handy picnics and afternoons at the gym. I was also pretty smitten with removable plastic liner for easy cleaning! Lunchbags can get pretty gross!

Another favourite feature is the water bottle strap, it keeps a heavy water bottle tucked up on top so it doesn’t weigh down the lunch below. Louis Garneau bags come with a limited two-year warranty from the date of purchase, which can be pretty handy (keep your cach reciept!)

From day to day school activities, field trips, family outings and travel, Staples Canada has you covered with the right backpack and lunch bag to fit your needs! 

Pop over to Staples.ca to take a look around!