north face backpack black and white splatter Michigan State Groundwork – Nudge Printing With plenty of pockets and lash points for extra gear The North Face Jester Backpack,

In fact, research shows that regularly cleaning and maintaining backpacks can extend their lifespan by up to 30%

(Outdoorsy students may want to consider the North Face Borealis (available at Amazon for $91.98) , which has features that work both in the classroom and on a hike.) Regardless of what your student is interested in, their backpack should be durable because teenagers and young adults are notoriously hard on things

That exact form-factor of the North Face backpack doesnt really lend itself to a typical camera bag, but it might be useful for something like a camera day pack that has space for gear in the bottom and other supplies in the top

This got me thinking maybe its time we look back at where backpacking once was