Which school bag is best for you?
With this in mind, we’ve broken down each bag in our range by spec – all of which have the added bonus of helping children in care move with dignity. Because no child should carry their life in a bin bag.
Classic Backpack
The Madlug movement started with one product: the Classic Backpack. It continues to be one of our best-loved and versatile bags, perfect for everything from school and college, to shopping and travelling. The bag’s spacious 20-litre capacity provides more than enough room for your belongings, with an additional front pocket allowing for easy organisation. Take your pick of 16 vibrant colours and stand out as someone who cares about making a positive social impact. The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all
- 31x42x21cm
- Capacity: 20 litres
- 600D durable fabric
- Zippered pocket for essentials
- Iconic printed logo
- Paracord zip pulls
Another great backpack
Junior Backpack
Slightly smaller than the Classic Backpack, our Junior Backpack is perfect for school, sports, and other activities. Designed in Belfast with organisation in mind, it features easy to open and close paracord zip pulls, as well as a main zippered pocket, handy front pocket and top loop for storage. With lots of bright colours to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Made from durable fabric, this bag is also lightweight and easy to clean. The spec:
- Unisex
- 28x38x19cm
- Capacity: 15 litres
- 600D durable fabric
- Zippered pocket for essentials
- Iconic printed logo
- Paracord zip pulls
School Bag
Styled with reflective strips for safety, the Madlug School Bag is made of durable and water resistant fabric to ensure your backpack stands the test of time. Featuring padded and adjustable shoulder straps, the school bag also has a convenient top handle for your comfort as well as a front zippered pocket and two external water bottle holders for easy access. With a 25-litre capacity, the main compartment is roomy enough to pack all your daily essentials from A4 folders and books to your lunch cooler and pencil case.
The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all
- 31x45x19cm
- Capacity: 25 litres
- 600D durable fabric
- Zippered pocket for essentials
- Enhanced visibility reflective accents
- Two mesh pockets/ water bottle holders
- Internal identification label
- Internal slip pocket
- Padded back panel
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Grab handle
- Iconic printed logo
Daisy - ★★★★★
Excellent quality and love the design
I bought this backpack several months ago and I'm thrilled with the quality. The laptop pocket is convenient and I love the side pocket for water bottles - really handy when going out for walks! It's a lovely colour and also comfy to wear.
Horrid Henry Backpack
Get ready for your next school term with this exclusive Madlug X Horrid Henry backpack. Ideal for all children, this exclusive bag – available in red and blue – sees Henry add his mischievous stamp to the iconic Madlug logo, with the words ‘Horrid Henry’ featuring prominently on the front pocket in his best handwriting. The backpack’s spacious 20 litre capacity provides more than enough room for all their belongings, with the additional front compartment allowing for easy organisation. This colourful bag also has a padded back for comfort, and fully adjustable back straps for the perfect fit.
The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all
- 31x42x21cm
- Capacity: 20 litres
- 600D durable fabric
- Zippered pocket for essentials
- Madlug x Horrid Henry printed logo
-
Yellow paracord zip pulls
Roll-Top Backpack
The sleek design of the Roll-Top Backpack makes it one of our most popular bags. Styled to meet your travel needs, while helping you stand out as someone who cares, it’s a great choice for a school bag or for regular daily use. Made of durable 300D fabric, it has a roll-top closure as well as padded adjustable straps and back panel for day-long comfort. A zippered front pocket with organiser section and internal zipped pocket are ideal for carrying stationery or valuables.
- Unisex
- One size fits all.
- 28x38x12cm.
- Capacity: 16 litres.
- 300D durable fabric.
- Roll-top and clip closure
- Padded back panel
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Carry handles
- Zippered front pocket with organiser section
- Internal zipped pocket
- Iconic printed logo
Bag for a seasons
Mini Backpack
A smaller version of our popular Junior Backpack, the Mini Backpack is the perfect size for you or your little ones to keep everyday essentials in one place, while spreading the message that children in the care system deserve value, worth and dignity. This stylish bag, which is printed with the iconic Madlug logo, comes in five bold colour options and features a zippered pocket for easy access.
- Unisex
- One size fits all.
- 24 x 33 x 17cm.
- Capacity: 9 litres.
- 600D durable fabric.
- Zippered pocket for essentials.
- Iconic printed logo.
A perfectly sized school bag
My 5 year old is thrilled to have a bag that is the right size for him to manage by himself. He loves it, I like the colour because he is easy to spot. Sent through really quickly too.
Roll-Top Tech Backpack
The perfect choice for both personal and professional use, this stylish Roll-Top Tech Backpack also comes in black. It offers all the practical features of a corporate backpack – including a handy integrated USB charging port – while helping you stand out as someone who cares about making a positive social impact with the iconic printed Madlug logo. An external padded compartment provides handy storage for laptops, while multiple internal pockets and a zippered front pocket allow for easy organisation. There’s also space for your water bottle in the side pocket. An ergonomic padded back panel ensures your comfort when carrying slightly heavier items.
The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all.
- 31x45x17cm.
- Capacity: 25 litres.
- 650D durable fabric.
- Laptop compatible up to 15.5"
- External access padded laptop compartment
- Secure roll-top and clip closure system
- Ergonomic padded back panel
- Discrete zippered back panel pocket
- Padded Adjustable shoulder straps
- Zippered front pocket with organiser section
- Multiple internal pockets
- Power bank pocket & Integrated USB charging port
- Zippered side bottle pocket
- Iconic printed logo
Love it!
I love my new roll-top bag. There's so much space, it's good quality, and all for an amazing cause.
Tech Backpack
The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all.
- 30x42x14cm.
- Capacity: 18 litres.
- 650D durable fabric.
- Laptop compatible up to 15.5"
- Padded internal iPad / Tablet compartment
- Ergonomic padded back panel
- Discrete zippered back panel pocket
- Padded Adjustable shoulder straps
- Zippered front pocket with organiser section
- Zippered internal valuables pocket
- Can be carried by hand or backpack style
- Power bank pocket & Integrated USB charging port
- Iconic printed logo
Simon H. - ★★★★★
The best laptop bag I have every had!
It is much more comfortable than my previous strap bag and has solved my back/shoulder pain which I experience when using my previous bag. My laptop is 15.6" but fits perfectly (even though the bag lists compatibility up to 15.5"). The quality of the stitching and the handles are excellent. Everything about this bag feels safe, strong and secure.
Premium Tech Backpack
The Madlug Premium Tech Backpack is designed with contemporary travel in mind and ideal for on-the-go with features including a wheelie bag strap and integrated USB charging port. An ergonomic padded back panel, fully adjustable chest strap and padded adjustable shoulder straps provide optimum carrying comfort, making this bag a great choice for work or play. A spacious main compartment holds all of your daily essentials, with a padded internal iPad/tablet compartment, power bank pocket, and zippered internal valuables pocket keeping everything nicely organised. There’s also has a handy external access padded laptop compartment, which fits laptops up to 17”, as well as a front pocket organiser section and zippered side bottle pocket.
The spec:
- Unisex
- One size fits all.
- 33x48x22cm
- Capacity: 25 litres.
- Jacquard Nylon/PU Coated Polyester
- Laptop compatible up to 17"
- External access padded laptop compartment
- Padded internal iPad/tablet compartment
- Zippered internal valuables pocket
- Key hook
- Elasticated cable organiser
- Ergonomic padded back panel
- Discrete zippered back panel pocket
- Padded Adjustable shoulder straps
- Fully adjustable chest strap
- Zippered front pocket with organiser section
- Multiple Internal pockets
- Power bank pocket & Integrated USB charging port
- Zippered side bottle pocket
- Wheelie bag strap
- Iconic printed logo
David W. - ★★★★★
Don't hesitate
A brilliant purchase. Looks good, plenty of room, rugged construction. Its already been on 2 flights with me!
Still not sure which school bag is best for you? Get in touch and one of our team will be happy to help.
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