School
- Baby & Kid
- School
Our Favorite High School and College Backpacks For Students
by Wirecutter Staff
Our favorite backpacks for college and high school should suit every budget, style, and set of needs—from the purely practical, to the sporty, to retro-chic.
The Best Kids Lunch Boxes
by Sonjia Hyon and Anna Perling
We tested nine lunch boxes for kids and found the L.L.Bean Lunch Box is the best insulated lunch box, while the Bentgo Fresh is the best bento-style lunch box.
The Best School Backpacks for Elementary School Students
by Sonjia Hyon, Dan Frakes, and Michael Berk
We’ve looked at 20 backpacks over the last 3 years, and the L.L.Bean Junior Original Book Pack and Original Book Pack are our favorites for elementary schoolers.
The Best College Dorm Essentials
by Wirecutter Staff
Our favorite durable-but-not-too-expensive bedding, accessories, kitchen gear, and tools for your dorm room.
The Best Labels for Kids Lunch Boxes and Clothing
by Erica Pearson
We put labels from seven companies through 12 wash cycles to see how well they stuck and found that the best labels to put on kids gear come from Name Bubbles.
The Best School Supplies for Back to School
by Wirecutter Staff
Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a college student, everyone could use a hand when it comes to shopping for supplies.
Our Favorite Educational Apps and Learning Games for Kids
by Courtney Schley
We spent 40-plus hours testing more than 50 recommendations from educators, experts, and parents to find the best educational apps and games for kids.
The Best Clear and Mesh Backpacks and Bags
by Kaitlyn Wells
If a school, festival, or sports venue requires you to use a clear backpack, the JanSport Mesh Pack is the most comfortable and well-built clear bag we found.
Learning Toys and STEM Toys We Love
by Courtney Schley
We spent more than 30 hours trying 35 recommendations from experts, educators, and parents to pick the best learning and STEM toys. Here's what we found.