Shopping for the perfect backpack just in time for back to school is always fun, but it can be overwhelming as there are thousands upon thousands to choose from! About a week ago I featured the best designer backpacks for back to school, and today, I’m excited to feature a few trendy backpacks under $100 for students and parents on a budget! These backpacks are perfect for high school and college students, and some are a must for middle school students too.
Without further adieu, here are a few trendy backpacks under $100 that are perfect for high school and college students heading back to school!
Trendy Backpacks Under $100 for Back To School!
Classic Backpacks Under $100
Are you searching for a great backpack that will be on trend for your student(s) for years to come? If so, you’re in luck. Here are a few classic backpacks under $100 that will be popular for years!
This must have Herschel Supply backpack is now available in grey and is less than $45 with free Prime shipping!

Not only is this water resistant backpack super popular, but it’s available in tons of colors and is only $80 with free shipping. Talk about a great deal! It’s perfect for back to school.


This trendy bag is extremely popular for students of all ages and is budget-friendly as well. The best part is it comes in a multitude of colors!

This trendy backpack is on sale for back to school 2020! It is just $50 and has ample space for tech gadgets, pencils, pens and more.


This popular Adidas backpack is available in tons of colors for back to school this year and is on sale for $34 with free Prime shipping. Talk about a great deal!

This classic backpack is available in black or in gray! You can fit so much into this classic bag that is sure to be useful for years to come.

You can’t go wrong with this backpack! It’s not only budget-friendly, but it comes in multiple sizes and colors.


Raise your hand if you were raised on Jansport! They are such durable backpacks and at great prices.

This backpack is perfect for hikers, campers and students! It comes in quite a few colors for fall. PS: A few colors are deeply discounted!

This Vans backpack is sold out everywhere, but I just found it in 13 different colors and prints for under $65 with free fast Prime shipping.

One of the great things about shopping at Amazon is many times you can find items that sold out elsewhere years prior. This post was originally shared in 2017, and I just found this popular backpack in this color for under $55 with free shipping.

Fab floral print backpacks under $100
This gorgeous floral print backpack is available in two sizes including xl! It’s perfect for the student who has binders, books, a laptop and tech accessories to carry.

I just love black and light pink floral print! It is so chic. This Emily & Meritt backpack is also available in two sizes, and is currently on sale. It is beyond fabulous and can also be monogrammed!

Trendy print backpacks under $100 in a variety of styles:
It’s no secret, gingham has been a HUGE trend over the last few years! Here are a few trendy gingham backpacks that are not only under $100, but they’re only $35!





This popular The North Face backpack is now available in the popular color TnF black! It is perfect for guys and gals and can be used for years to come.

I love that this stripe backpack is under $50 with free shipping and is available in tons of colors! It also has an iPad pouch to safely secure your precious tech device!

This popular drawstring backpack is available in seven trendy colors and is less than $45!

Must Have Faux Leather Backpacks Under $100
This fab faux leather backpack is less than $45 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

This best selling faux leather backpack is under $60 and is available in two colors:
