It always starts with denial.
“We’ve got time.”
“It’s still summer.”
“School doesn’t start until after Labour Day.”
Then, somewhere around mid-August, it hits like a freight train. You blink and suddenly you’re in aisle 6 of a half-empty store, clutching the last box of pre-sharpened pencils like it’s gold bullion. Your kid is trying on shoes in the wrong size, there’s a line at the cashier, and you forgot the supply list at home.
Welcome to the back-to-school scramble.
This year, I swore I’d be more prepared. I even made a list—a color-coded one. But somehow, between summer camps, road trips, and chasing down the dog who keeps eating our erasers, I still found myself cramming last-minute errands into the final week before school.
But here’s the thing: amidst the chaos, we got one thing very right.
The backpack.
Specifically, the LEGO x Herschel Heritage™ Youth Backpack—a.k.a. the one item my kid actually got excited about. We had it narrowed down to two designs:


- Scavenger Hunt Bricks – a colorful, brick-patterned dream that screams LEGO from every angle. It’s bold, fun, and basically the personality of every kid who builds a spaceship out of couch cushions. 👉 See it here
- Scavenger Hunt Meadow – a more subtle, nature-meets-brick mashup. Calmer tones, same LEGO heart, still totally unique. 👉 Check it out
Both backpacks check every box:
✅ Padded straps that won’t dig in
✅ Internal name label (because lost-and-found is a black hole)
✅ Side water bottle pocket
✅ Front storage sleeve
✅ Just the right size for younger kids
And yes, both come with the LEGO x Herschel signature patch and just enough style to make even the grumpiest Monday morning feel like a mini adventure.
But at least when the first-day bell rings, my kid will be walking in with a backpack that can survive the year—and actually makes them want to pack their stuff.
One less thing to stress about. One big win for Team Parent.