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20 backpacks under $20 that your kids will actually want to use

Check out these affordable and stylish school backpacks for kids. These 20 stylish options will save you money!
/ Source: TODAY

You can easily drop major bucks on a new bag, but why bother? These 20 stylish options will leave plenty of cash for that scientific calculator — not to mention a round of cocktails to toast the start of the school year.

1. Pokemon 16" Pikachu Kids Backpack

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Target

With battery-powered LED lights, this is the obvious choice for the kid who's been following Pokémon around all summer.

2. Eastsport 17.5" Future Tech Backpack

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Walmart

This rugged bag has a protective compartment for a laptop or tablet. And if camo isn't your thing, it's also sold in a purple cheetah print.

3. Everest 17" Classic Backpack

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eBags

Because sometimes you just want a basic style in a color that pops. This one comes with a laptop sleeve and a handy front compartment with dividers to corral smaller items.

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4. Wasted Youth 16 1/2 " Backpack

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Etsy

These embroidered knapsacks from U.K.-based Etsy seller TeeIsland are perfect for teens who fancy themselves a little bit punk.

5. Angry Birds 16" Backpack

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eBags

How to make an Angry Birds fan happy: Get him or her a backpack with a glossy print of Red, Bomb and the Blue Birds.

6. Amazon Basics 16" Classic Backpack

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Amazon

Reviewers rave about this affordable option, available in 7 different colors, for its sleek silhouette and numerous interior pockets. As one writes, "It's pretty awesome and gets the job done."

7. Star Wars Sound and Lights 16" Backpack

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Amazon

Not only does it light up and make droid noises, your super-fan will be thrilled to carry to the "Rogue One" premiere in December.

8. American Tourister 16" Cars Backpack

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Walmart

Want to drive your Mater-mad kid wild? Order this official Disney bag for the first day of school.

9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 16" 3D Backpack

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Amazon

A molded pocket shaped like a turtle shell gives this pack extra reptilian flair.

10. Quiksilver 18" Prism Backpack

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T.J Maxx

Ergonomic shoulder straps and a padded laptop sleeve are just a few of the extras in this sharp-looking bag by the surfwear retailer.

11. Descendants 16" Backpack and Lunchbox Set

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Amazon

The characters might be the children of villains, but there's nothing bad about the price, which also includes a matching lunchbox.

12. My Little Pony 16" Sound FX Backpack

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Amazon

Not only is the price as magical as the Mane Six themselves, this bag lets your little one (and the rest of her class!) hear Pinkie Pie introducing herself over and over.

13. Hello Kitty 17" Molded Backpack

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T.J Maxx

This affordable option starring the popular Sanrio feline features iridescent trim and a fun food motif.

14. Emojination 16" Backpack

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Amazon

Your tween can wear her love of texting on her back, and the bright color means you'll always be able to spot her in a crowd.

15. Accessories22 5-Piece 16" Backpack Set

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Sears

This rainbow-hued backpack comes with four matching extras: lunch bag, pencil case, water bottle and carabiner clip.

16. Emma & Chloe 17½" Mixed Media Backpack

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Sears

The preppy, graphic print gives it a posh vibe; the price is anything but.

17. Shopkins Mini 10" Backpack

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Kohl's

Its smaller size makes it perfect for the new preschooler. On the weekends, she can use it to carry about 50 of the colorful collectibles.

18. Sargent Art 15" Economy Backpack

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Staples

This bright-yet-minimalist offering from art supplier Sargent is (almost) all yellow.

19. Eastport Skater Backpack

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Walmart

Skateboard-toting students will appreciate the handy straps to secure their wheels, but they can also be used to keep track of a lightweight jacket.

20. MLB 18" Backpack

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Burlington Coat Factory

Diehard baseball fans can show spirit with these classic-looking bags, which are available with several different team logos.