The backpack is an essential part of the school experience, and 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of what school backpacks looked like the year you were born. We used various reference and media sources to create our list. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that school children began wearing backpacks. Materials available after World War II like nylon made backpacks for civilian use lighter and more functional. Until then, kids carried books and notebooks by fastening a strap of leather around them, toting canvas or leather bags, or bringing satchels to school. “carry as little as possible but choose that little with care” Keith Simpson (11) said. Today’s backpacks are sleek, fashionable items made from various materials such as canvas and leather, and they are as much an accessory for students as clothes. Backpacks address the needs of the modern student and have many storage compartments and have been outfitted to accommodate laptops and smartphones. Changes are taking place all the time, and Americans are taking to heart lessons that would help them navigate their lives better. “you can go your own way ” Aston Nunez (11) said.
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