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  1. best in class
    The 6 Best Lap Desks“Even if you’ve got a plush office setup at home … there are going to be those times you feel like working in bed or on the couch.”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  2. ask a cool person
    The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker PeopleAll of the cool kids will be wearing these sneakers back to school
    By Latifah Miles, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Lauren Ro
  3. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Lunch Boxes and Lunch GearYour Pinterest-level lunch will stay fresh until it’s time to chow down
    By Latifah Miles, Ambar Pardilla, and Hilary Reid
  4. recommended by experts
    The Best Laptop Cases, According to (Tasteful) Tech FolkStylish people who work in tech and repair experts (who see a lot of broken computers) share their favorites.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Jordan Bowman
  5. people’s choice
    The Best Pens on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“It writes like an angel gliding across a picturesque frozen lake on the most expensive ice skates.”
    By The Editors
  6. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Outfit Your College Dorm, According to RAsThe mini-fridges, desk lamps, shower sandals, and other necessities — including some for college during COVID — that 17 RAs recommend.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Hilary Reid
  7. painless shopping
    32 Fun and Functional Dorm Décor Items (That You Can Buy on Amazon)The key to decorating a dorm room is to cover up as much of the existing stuff as possible.
    By The Editors
  8. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Thing I Bought This Decade Is Fjällräven’s Kanken Laptop BackpackThe Fjällräven Kanken might have been designed for kids, but it works just as well for adults. Especially this one.
    By Lauren Ro
  9. people’s choice
    The Best Colored Pencils on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“They go on so smoothly, almost like butter.”
    By The Editors
  10. micro sales
    Lots of Vans x Harry Potter Back-to-School Gear Is on Sale at ZapposYou can’t go to Hogwarts — but you can get some inexpensive gear from Gryffindor and Slytherin houses.
    By The Editors
  11. people’s choice
    The Best Backpacks for Girls on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“My 4-year-old loves it and so do I as it’s very sturdy, spacious and easy to clean.”
    By The Editors
  12. people’s choice
    The Best Backpacks for Boys on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“It’s survived several drink spills, being dragged along the sidewalk every day, and getting splashed down in mud.”
    By The Editors
  13. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best Backpacks for College Students?A stylist and luggage pro recommend backpacks that are both fashionable and functional.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  14. recommended by experts
    The Best School Supplies for Sixth-Graders, According to TeachersWe can’t make middle school less awkward — but we can make sure you’re well-prepared.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  15. recommended by experts
    The Best Dorm-Room Storage Solutions, According to Professional OrganizersMaximize every square inch of that tiny room.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  16. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best Pencils for Students?Including the Blackwing status pencil.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  17. cool school stuff
    The Best Back-to-School Stuff on the StrategistThe best dorm-room and schoolwork essentials for students from grade school through college.
    By The Editors
  18. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best Dorm-Room Chairs?Beanbag, butterfly, and beyond.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  19. recommended by experts
    The Best Rolling Backpacks, According to ChiropractorsBecause backpacks aren’t getting any lighter.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  20. recommended by experts
    The Best School Supplies for Ninth-Graders, According to TeachersIncluding smear-proof pens and a supercharged calculator.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  21. recommended by experts
    The Best Cheap Laptops for College, According to ExpertsFor incoming freshmen, having the right laptop is as essential a rite of passage as attending your first college party.
    By Lauren Ro
  22. deal of the day
    Deal of the Day: A Fire-Engine-Red (and Adult-Friendly) Fjällräven BackpackFor delinquent back-to-school shoppers.
    By The Editors
  23. cool school stuff
    What 25 Students From Preschool to Grad School Are Wearing Their First Day BackIt’s the moment of truth.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  24. cool school stuff
    I’ve Become a Stapleless-Japanese-Stapler ConvertIts “staple” is surprisingly secure.
    By Maxine Builder
  25. cool school stuff
    18 Alternatives to Those Played-Out Dorm-Room PostersRihanna instead of Marilyn Monroe, Kings Landing instead of Kramer.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  26. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A High-School Cheerleader“Nobody really does glitter makeup anymore. That’s out. It’s about highlighter now.”
    By The Editors
  27. painless shopping
    Is Eastpak the New Fjällräven?How a basic backpack brand made it’s way to cool again.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  28. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Pratt StudentSome back-to-school inspo from the denim-wearing, green-haired art students in Brooklyn.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  29. cool school stuff
    The 9 Things Freshmen Should Bring to College, According to SophomoresIncluding twinkle lights, a headrest pillow, and Settlers of Catan
    By Katy Schneider
  30. cool school stuff
    What a Study-Abroad Student Wishes He Knew to BringApparently, these antimicrobial towels are going to come in handy.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  31. cool school stuff
    The 7 Best Posture-Saving Backpacks, According to a ChiropractorRemember: The shoulder strap should form an S-shape.
    By The Editors