Compare 28 popular school backpacks side-by-side to find the right fit for your child and budget. Our independent comparison lets you check prices, features and specs at a glance across Kmart, Big W, Smiggle, Spencil and Montii Co.
✓ Independently researched28 products8 buying guidesUpdated September 2026
Stocked at two or more retailers we track, so you can compare prices. We have not reviewed these, so they carry no mum. Approved badge. Showing the 72 with the strongest price coverage, of 101 we track in this category.
Mushie
Mushie Training Cup & Straw
from$32.953 retailers
Beaba
Beaba Formula And Snack Container
from$25.493 retailers
Beaba
Beaba Stainless Steel Straw Cup 250ml
from$49.953 retailers
Second Scout
Second Scout Routine Helper
from$69.302 retailers
Skip Hop
Skip Hop Stainless Steel Canteen Bottle Green
from$19.992 retailers
OXO Tot
OXO Tot Adventure Water Bottle, Dusk
from$14.992 retailers
Mushie
Mushie Snack Cup
from$21.952 retailers
Done By Deer
Done by deer Metal Bottle Croco Green
from$27.992 retailers
Skip Hop
Skip Hop Zoo Insulated Food Jar Fox
from$272 retailers
Mininor
Mininor Straw Bottle Tritan 220ml, WILLOW GREEN
from$16.952 retailers
Mininor
Mininor Straw Bottle Tritan 220ml, ROSE
from$16.952 retailers
b.box
b.box Lunchbox
from$23.772 retailers
Done By Deer
Done By Deer To Go Lunch Bowl Green
from$11.992 retailers
b.box
b.box Snackbox
from$10.952 retailers
Done By Deer
Done By Deer Baby Food Container 3-Pack Croco Green
from$20.992 retailers
b.box
B.box SPORT SPOUT BOTTLE 450ML, Chill Out
from$18.692 retailers
The Somewhere Co
Mini Bento Lunch Box, Sun Dash
from$44.952 retailers
Haakaa
Haakaa Silicone Sip-N-Snack Cup
from$26.952 retailers
OXO Tot
OXO Tot Adventure Water Bottle, Opal
from$26.992 retailers
OXO Tot
OXO Tot Transitions 9oz Straw Cup, Blossom
from$26.992 retailers
OXO Tot
OXO Tot Transitions 9oz Straw Cup, Dusk
from$26.992 retailers
OXO Tot
OXO Tot Transitions 9oz Straw Cup, Opal
from$26.992 retailers
Beaba
Beaba Formula and Snack Container, Mineral Grey/Blue
from$26.992 retailers
b.box
B.Box Snackbox, Blush Crush
from$13.592 retailers
Done By Deer
Done By Deer Straw Bottle
from$17.492 retailers
The Somewhere Co
Mini Lunch Case, Sun Dash
from$36.952 retailers
The Somewhere Co
Mini Lunch Case, Berry Patch
from$36.952 retailers
Done By Deer
Done By Deer To Go 2-Way Snack Container Birdee Sand
from$15.992 retailers
Subo
The Food Bottle, Olive
from$352 retailers
Subo
The Food Bottle, Duck Egg Blue
from$352 retailers
Subo
The Food Bottle, Musk
from$352 retailers
Beaba
Beaba Stainless Steel Isothermal Portion 500ml, Baltic Blue / White
from$49.952 retailers
Pigeon
Pigeon Startouch Toddler Cup
from$23.992 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Triceratops
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mrs. Rabbit
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Dragon
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mrs. Butterfly
from$39.952 retailers
b.box
BBox 500mL Insulated Drink Bottle, Emerald Forest
from$35.952 retailers
b.box
BBox 500mL Insulated Drink Bottle, Flamingo Fizz
from$35.952 retailers
b.box
BBox Lunchbox, Flamingo Fizz
from$32.952 retailers
b.box
BBox Mini Lunchbox, Flamingo Fizz
from$20.762 retailers
b.box
BBox Lunchbox, Sugar Plum
from$32.952 retailers
b.box
BBox 500mL Insulated Drink Bottle, Midnight
from$35.952 retailers
b.box
BBox 500mL Insulated Drink Bottle, Blush Crush
from$35.952 retailers
b.box
BBox Mini Lunchbox, Sugar Plum
from$20.762 retailers
b.box
Harry Potter by b.box, Insulated Lunch Bag
from$34.362 retailers
b.box
BBox Flexi Insulated Lunch Bag, Basic Black
from$30.362 retailers
b.box
Harry Potter by b.box, 600mL Tritan Drink Bottle
from$22.362 retailers
b.box
BBox Snack Tubs
from$10.362 retailers
b.box
Bluey by b.box, Insulated Lunch Bag
from$34.362 retailers
b.box
Harry Potter by b.box Mini Lunch Box
from$23.962 retailers
b.box
Bluey by b.box Mini Lunch Box
from$23.962 retailers
b.box
BBox 690mL Insulated Flip Top Bottle, Sea Glass
from$35.962 retailers
b.box
Harry Potter by b.box Lunch Box
from$29.562 retailers
b.box
Bluey by b.box Lunch Box
from$29.562 retailers
b.box
BBox Mini Lunch Box, Night Vision
from$20.762 retailers
b.box
BBox Insulated Food Jar, Emerald Forest
from$29.562 retailers
b.box
BBox Insulated Food Bar, Blue Slate
from$29.562 retailers
b.box
BBox Insulated Food Jar, Blush Brush
from$29.562 retailers
Suavinex
Suavinex Wonderland Thermos, Blue Turquoise
from$55.992 retailers
Suavinex
Suavinex Wonderland Thermos, Liberty
from$55.992 retailers
Suavinex
Suavinex Wonderland Thermos, Pink
from$55.992 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Shark
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mrs. Unicorn
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Fox
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Penguin
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mr. Dino
from$39.952 retailers
Trixie
Trixie Bottle 350ml, Mrs. Elephant
from$39.952 retailers
b.box
BBox Lunch Box
from$26.362 retailers
b.box
BBox Insulated Flip Top 1 Litre Bottle, Shadow
from$39.962 retailers
b.box
BBox Flexi Insulated Lunch Bag, Deep Blue
from$30.362 retailers
b.box
BBox Insulated Flip Top 1 Litre Bottle, Batman
from$43.962 retailers
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How to choose school essentials in Australia
When choosing school essentials, durability and ease of cleaning should top your list, especially for lunch boxes and bags that cop daily wear. Look for BPA-free containers that seal properly (nothing worse than leaking yoghurt in a backpack), and check that drink bottles fit in your chosen lunch bag. For headphones, volume-limiting features are crucial for protecting young ears, and Australian safety standards (AS/NZS) apply to many products, so keep an eye out for compliance marks. Budget matters too. Kmart and Big W offer solid basics that survive the school year without breaking the bank, while brands like Smiggle and Bbox sit at higher price points with extra features and designs kids love. Consider whether your child needs character themes that might date quickly, or neutral options that work across multiple years. Adjustable straps, padded backs and water-resistant fabrics make backpacks more comfortable and practical for Australian conditions.
How we compare. mum.com.au reviews are independent. We research every product and compare them honestly. A ✓ Verified price is one we’ve checked live at the named retailer; approx. RRP is an indicative recommended price from our research, not a live retailer price. Always check the retailer for the latest price.
