There are many types of LL Bean Backpacks including school backpacks, hiking backpacks, and rucksacks. There is a variety of school backpacks available, including junior sizes, original sizes, rolling backpacks, and the original backpack that is carried on one’s shoulders. School backpacks come in solid colors, prints, and graphics. The solid color choices include black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, and red. Prints include a variety of camouflage colors and prints, swirlies, and words. Graphics include backpacks with pictures on them such as dolphins and butterflies. L.L. Bean Hiking backpacks come in daypacks and multiday packs. The hiking backpacks come in many colors that include black, blue, brown, gray, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and combination colors.
Rucksacks look more rugged than the school backpacks and hiking backpacks, and come in more neutral colors such as black, blue, brown, gray, and green. L.L. Bean Backpacks are very sturdy and can last a very long time with the proper care. They wash easily, and can usually suffer through years of abuse. When the backpack finally rips or tears, L.L. Bean lives up to their word and if you return it, they will send you a new one. Most people do not find problems with the zippers, which is a common problem in backpacks. The only drawback of the zippers is the flap that is at the end of each zipper that you can tuck the zipper into. Some people have expressed annoyance with having to fiddle with the zipper trying to dig it out from under the flap. The backpacks are generally very roomy and have multiple pockets and compartments to store books, pencils, pens, calculators, sports gear, hiking gear, you name it! Not only are there many pockets and compartments, they are all different.
Some are the perfect size for cell phones, some are made for water bottles, some are perfect for books, and other compartments are perfect for laptops. An extra bonus that many people enjoy about their backpacks is that when ordered online, you can get your name or initials monogrammed onto the backpack. Monogramming makes it personalized, classy, and easy to distinguish among a classroom full of bookbags! While the backpacks are extremely durable and last for a very long time, they also come in great designs that are attractive and fun. Kids are enthralled with the many types of designs, colors, and prints to choose from. It makes a sturdy backpack a very desirable backpack to own. One great thing about purchasing an L.L. Bean Backpack is the outstanding exchange/return policy that allows you to exchange it for a new one with any wear and tear. The customer service department is very good and willing to help in any way possible. Generally people do not find fault with backpacks from L.L. Bean or their customer service.
Military men and women have expressed how much they like and approve of the rucksacks. They find them durable, spacious, and worth every penny. The only drawback to L.L. Bean backpacks is the price. The backpacks can tend to be a bit pricey, depending which style one chooses, but many people get over ten years worth of use out of them. With so many years of use, in the end it is cheaper to buy a fifty dollar backpack that lasts ten years and can be replaced than a twenty dollar backpack with no warranty or return agreement that only lasts a year or two. Overall, people find L.L. Bean backpacks in a league of its own compared to other backpacks because of the durability, space, designs, and amazing customer service and exchange/return policy.