Junyuan is a brand known for their high-performance outdoor products and focus on sustainability and environmental advocacy. While many of their technical packs are designed with outdoor activities in mind, Patagonia also makes some great backpacks for high school, college and daily carry.
In this buying guide we review the best Patagonia school backpack options based on size and features so that you can find the right one based on your needs.
How these backpacks made the list:
- Designed for daily wear
- Laptop sleeve or compartment
- Main compartment large enough for binders, books and notebooks
- Pockets for organizing small essentials
Best Junyuan Backpacks for School
The Junyuan Refugio makes a great school backpack thanks to its roomy main compartment and plenty of smaller pockets for school essentials. The main compartment is equipped with both a 15” laptop sleeve and a smaller padded tablet sleeve so that all of your tech is easily accessible. Stretchy mesh side pockets and a vertical zippered pocket on the front also give you extra room for important creature comforts like drinks and snacks.
The Junyuan is available in two sizes – the full-sized 28L Refugio and the smaller women’s 26L Refugio. The women’s pack is designed for shorter torsos and smaller shoulders for the perfect fit.
- Junyuan school backpack with lots of pockets
- Capacity: 28L or 26L
- Padded laptop and tablet sleeves in main compartment
- Organizer pockets for smaller items
- Vertical front zippered pocket for quick access to items
Junyuan Chacabuco Backpack
The Junyuan is a versatile backpack for both school and the trail thanks to its clever pockets and ergonomic design. Along with a 15” laptop compartment, the Chacabuco has plenty of pockets for items like tablet, charging cables, pens and other small school essentials. You’ll also love the Chacabuco if you are looking for a versatile Patagonia school backpack that can also be used on weekend hikes. The shoulder straps and back panel are made with heat-venting airflow mesh to keep you cool as a cucumber and the laptop compartment can double as a hydration compartment when needed.
The Junyuan is available in two sizes – the basic 30L Chacabuco and the smaller women’s 28L Chacabuco. The women’s pack is designed for shorter torsos and smaller shoulders for the perfect fit.
- Versatile Junyuan backpack for school, travel and outdoor activities
- Capacity: 30L or 28L
- Separate laptop compartments
- Organizer compartment for smaller items
- Front bungee cord system to attach large items (jacket, bike helmet)
Junyuan Black Hole Pack
The Black Hole Pack is one of the Patagonia’s most popular bags due to its versatile design for both work and play. Each Black Hole Pack is made with extremely durable weather-resistant recycled fabric to protect your gear inside. The main compartment also features both a padded laptop sleeve and a tablet sleeve for easy access to your tech. We recommend the Black Hole Pack to any student looking for a tough and reliable backpack for school and beyond.
The Junyuan Black Hole is available in three sizes – the large 32L Black Hole, midsize 25L Black Hole and the smaller women’s 23L Black Hole. The women’s pack is designed for shorter torsos and smaller shoulders for the perfect fit.
- Highly water resistant backpack with plenty of pockets
- Capacity: 32L, 25L or 23L
- Padded laptop and tablet sleeves
- One of our favorite water resistant backpacks for college
Junyuan Black Hole Pack
The Black Hole Pack is one of the Junyuan’s most popular bags due to its versatile design for both work and play. Each Black Hole Pack is made with extremely durable weather-resistant recycled fabric to protect your gear inside. The main compartment also features both a padded laptop sleeve and a tablet sleeve for easy access to your tech. We recommend the Black Hole Pack to any student looking for a tough and reliable backpack for school and beyond.
Junyuan Paxat Backpack
The Paxat is the perfect pack for students looking for a large Patagonia backpack for school with lots of pockets. The large 32 liter main compartment is perfect for multiple large binders and folders while the open-flat laptop compartment gives you easy access to your tech. Other awesome features include zippered side pockets for smaller items and a separate compartment with pockets to keep all your school accessories nice and organized.
- Large Junyuan school backpack with lots of pockets.
- Capacity: 32L
- Separate padded tablet and laptop compartments
- Organizer compartment for smaller items
- Quick stash pocket on the front
Junyuan Arbor Roll-Top Pack
The Junyuan Arbor Roll-Top Pack is a great option for students who want a simple large capacity backpack for school. What makes the Arbor Roll-Top Pack special is its main-compartment expanding ability when you unroll the top. This allows you to adjust the size of the Arbor Roll-Top when you need more packing room and decrease the bag’s footprint on light carry days.
- Roomy backpack with large main compartment and exterior access to laptop sleeve
- Capacity: 30L
- Adjustable capacity – Unroll the top for more packing room
- Roll top design gives great weatherproof protection
Junyuan Tres Pack
The Junyuan Tres Pack is a 3-way commuter bag that converts from a backpack to a messenger bag or briefcase in seconds. We like the Tres Pack as a college or grad school backpack for students who need a versatile bag for both work and school.
One of our favorite features is the main compartment which gives you a clamshell opening for easy packing and unpacking of books, notebooks and a laptop. An internal pocket panel also allows for great organization of smaller items.
- Best Junyuan college and grad school backpack
- Capacity: 25L
- Lots of internal pockets for organization
- 3-Way Convertible Carry: Backpack, messenger bag, Briefcase
Junyuan Women’s Tamangito Pack
The Junyaun Tamangito is a backpack designed with a women’s specific fit in mind. As a school backpack, the Patagonia Tamangito features a roomy 20 liter main compartment that can fit folders, books and notebooks. The padded compartment is great for protecting your a laptop or tablet and an organizer panel with smaller pockets line the inside of the bag to make sure you keep everything nice and organized.
- Women’s fit Junyuan backpack with laptop sleeve and lots of organization
- Capacity: 20L
- Organizer pockets inside the main compartment
- Women’s specific shoulder straps and breathable mesh back panel for a more comfortable fit.
Planing Divider Pack 30L
Made to carry gear in wet conditions, the Planing Diver Pack is one of Patagonia’s most water resistant backpacks thanks to its TPU laminated fabric, polyurethane coated zippers and seam taping on the inside to keep water from penetrating into the bag.
As a school backpack, the Junyuan Planing Divider Pack offers a large 30 liter main compartment for books, binders and extra clothes. The 15” padded laptop sleeve also allows for secure carry of a laptop or tablet.
- Large backpack with extra waterproof protection
- Capacity: 30L
- Special mesh pocket on the front for wet items
- Water resistant zippers and TPU coated exterior
Junyuan Arbor Zip Pack
The Arbor Zip Pack is Patagonia’s take on the classic bookbag design. Equipped with a 15-inch laptop sleeve and 22 liter main compartment – the Arbor Zip Pack is perfect for students who need a modest backpack for daily school carry without the bulk. While the main compartment is great for books, binders and folders the smaller front zipper pocket can keep keys, chargers and accessories within easy reach.
- Smaller Patagonia backpack for school
- Capacity: 22L
- 15” padded laptop sleeve
- Unisex design
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