'Tis the season for back to school shopping! To some, this is the most wonderful time of the year. To others, it is the beginning of a rat race to acquire quality, durable products for their children's return to school.
I was recently
shopping in a well known Canadian book retailer with my son. He called me over
to show me a Lego City backpack & lunch bag that he'd seen and thought
was cool. When I picked it up, I immediately noticed how good the
quality was and how durable it seemed compared to those sold in big
box department stores.
Now that my son
is getting older, his bags are starting to not only take a beating throughout
the school year, but being strained by carrying heavier items to and from
school. When I realized how good the quality was, I immediately set out
to acquire some samples for review. Thankfully, Carry
Gear Solutions/LegoBags.com, the manufacturer of these
items, were happy to oblige.
The Lego City® Elite Police Heritage
Classic Backpack is the perfect bag for Lego fanatics!
It's got the main section, as well as, a front volume zippered pocket. There
are organizer compartments in both sections of the backpack, as well as,
as a side mesh pocket on the outside that's perfect for their water bottle.
There is a name tag on the inside where you can write your child's name, and
it is PVC, lead and phthalate free. It has great padded shoulder straps
that come with a chest strap to help balance the load. It also has a
D-ring on the front so that they can either attach their hat, lunch bag or
other items onto the bag. I was also thrilled to see that there were reflective
points on the back to increase visibility. Our bus times are early, and
sometimes in the winter, it is still dark outside at that time. This will be
especially useful for those in similar situations. This particular bag is
16"H x 11"W. The Lego City® Elite Police Heritage
Classic Backpack is available at LegoBags.com, as well
as, Amazon and retails for $35USD. There is a more basic version of this bag
available at Indigo Books here in Canada which is a bit smaller in
size, does not have the front volume pocket and is designed for younger
kids. This smaller one in particular retails in Canada for $35CAN.
The Lego City® Elite Police Vertical Lunch
Bag is a well insulated bag. I was pleased to see how dense the
insulation padding seemed compared to others I've checked out. This should
help to keep food colder, longer, and possibly help to prevent one more smashed
sandwich that got mushed while inside their backpack. On the inside, there
is a nice little mesh pocket that you can store cutlery or other smaller items
like an ice pack, and is held secure by velcro so it won't slip out. The inside
lining is easily wiped clean and the outside not only has the appealing Lego
City® Elite Police image, but also reflective Lego stud decals on the
sides. It comes with a well padded handle, a buckle clasp that you can
open to attach to the backpack, and measures 9"H
x 7.5"W. The Lego City® Elite Police Vertical Lunch
Bag is available at LegoBags.com, Amazon, as
well as, Indigo Books here in Canada. It retails in the US for
$15USD, and if you were to purchase this lunch bag here in Canada at Indigo
Books, you're looking at $19.95CAN.
LegoBags.com also has a number of other
Lego backpacks and lunch bags for sale, geared towards both boys and
girls. When purchasing from their website, shipping typically costs $5 to
continental U.S. destinations if the total cost is under $50. If the total
exceeds $50, then shipping is free within the U.S. For shipping to Canada,
costs are assigned by weight. To give you an idea, the average shipping cost
for one backpack and one lunch bag to the Toronto area would be about $15USD via USPS.
For more
information and to see their full selection of Lego backpacks and lunch bags,
visit LegoBags.com.
***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****
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