The first thing you think of when the word "backpack" comes up is probably something to hold your school supplies in, but these unconventional backpack designs illustrate a wide variety of uses for the carryall bag.
From adorable sci-fi backpacks inspired by Star Wars to knapsacks that can withstand all wear and tear, it's clear that these unconventional backpack designs cater to all of life's adventures. A look through these different backpack styles may just make you take out that old school bag from your school days.
Check out these unconventional backpack designs for a trip down memory lane as well as into the colorful future of knapsack styles.
Implications - Customers in contemporary society look for bags that can carry all of their necessities with style. New designers could focus on combining function and fashion in order to increase their popularity.
58 Unconventional Backpack Designs
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Convertible Knapsack Seating
The Bachag Chair Unites Furniture and Fashion
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Gadget-Charging Knapsacks
The Trek Support Backpack is Sleek and Stylish
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Slithering Knapsack Sculptures
Ai Weiwei's Snake Bag Installation Pays Tribute to Dead Children
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Meticulous Graphic Backpacks
Rock the Streets With These Detailed Designs From Spraygound
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Sneaker Brand Backpacks
The Converse Bag Collection Offers Highly Stylish Gym & Weekend Satchels
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Futuristic Tribal Totes
The PHENOMENON MCM 'Tribal' Collection is Infused with Pastels & Plates
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Multi-Colored Travel Packs
The BLK Pine Workshop Rucksack is the Perfect Stylish Companion
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Electro Designer Packs
UNKLE x Medicom Toy Life Collection Does Camo Theme with Style
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Shape-Shifting Knapsacks
The Ergonomic Smart Bag Eases Burden from Young Shoulders
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DIY Carrier Knapsacks
The Plastic Bag Backpack is an Ingenious Way to Reuse Plastic Bags
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Prodigious Paintspray Packs
The Behemoth Bag Can Hold Up to 22 Spraycans for Mobile Artists
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Lavish School Satchels
The Dior Homme FW11 Bag Collection Offers Luxurious Back-to-School Basics
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Skateboard Travel Packs
Nike SB Holiday 2011 Luggage Collection Offers More Style & Range
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Monochromatic Japanese Packs
The Y-3 Future Sport Backpack Offers a Subtle Stylish Look
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Cuben Fiber Expedition Packs
HMG Windrider Ultralight Pack is the Ideal Carrier for Travelers
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Oversized Plaid Knapsacks
Be the Hippest Kid in the Hallway with the Tartan Blanket Backpack
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Cultural Camper Packs
Socially Conscious Ethnotek Bags' Travel Backpacks Conform to Desired Style
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Sapphire Nomad Packs
Frog Lanes Good Collection Offers Fashionably Durable Bags
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Uber Geeky Knapsacks
Star Wars Backpacks are for Truly Diehard Fans
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Understated Knapsacks
The Porter SS11 Collection Focuses on Details for Quality Pieces
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Brick-Strong City Carriers
The Minimal Backpack is Deceptively Tough
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Captivating Pastel Carryalls
The Porter Jerry Tie-Dye Day Pack is Casually Elegant
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Built-In Backpack Vests
The Anrealage SS12 is Full of Quirky Popup Details
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Rechargable Knapsacks
The Trek Support Electric Backpack Can Charge Three Gadgets On-The-Go
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Comic Art Backpacks
Uffie and Revolver Make an Army-Inspired Knapsack
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Simple Striped Sacks
The Baggu Daypack is Perfect for Summertime Errands
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Leaflet-Inspired Luggage
The Nanamica North Face Purple Label Bag Series Is In Tune With Nature
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Multi-Compartmented Rawhide Packs
The Utility Backpack Organizes in a Fashionable Way
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Foldable Baby Buggies
The Quicksmart Backpack Stroller Converts into a Conveniently Compact Case
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Disaster Relief Knapsacks
The Temp-Pack by Asher Dunn Transforms into a Tent
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Cuddly Turtle Knapsacks
The Koopa Shell Backpack Will Transform You into an Animal
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Hydroelectric Knapsacks
The Backpack Power Plant by Bourne Energy
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Nap-Friendly Knapsacks
Tourists Can Safely Sleep On-the-Go with the Keen Springer Backseat Pack
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Turtle Shell Knapsacks
Be the Coolest Kid at School With the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Backpack
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Fuzzy Woolen Backpacks
The JanSport 'Plaid Wool' Right Pack Adds to the Stylish Fall Collection
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Geeky Companion Bags
The Rotta Star Wars Backpack Buddy Provides a Constant Friend
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Room-Scanning Knapsacks
The Laser Backpack Maps Interiors and Creates 3D Models
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Multi-Compartmented Camera Packs
The Calumet BP1500 Large Backpack is for Hardcore Photographers
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Back-Saving Knapsacks
Jacob Howell's Back County Winter Pack is a Carrier Chiropractor
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Gargantuan Knapsacks
The J.W Anderson Oversized Rucksack Can Fit Everything, Including the Kitchen
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Backpack Drawing Machine
The Situationist Drawing Device Records its Surroundings
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Convenient iPad Knapsacks
The Assero Defender Backpack is the Ultimate Tablet Carrier
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Toy Shaped Knapsacks
The LEGO Brick Backpack
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Luxury Eco Knapsacks
The Ralph Lauren RLX Solar Panel Backpack is for the Stylish Adventurer
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Fashionably Layered Backpacks
The Herschel x CLOT Handshake Backpacks Organizes with Style
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Flash Print Knapsacks
Eley Kishimoto Collaborates With Eastpak on Flashy Backpacks
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Big Dog Carriers
The Backpack-o-Pet Makes Commuting Easier for Pet Owners
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Heroic Half-Shell Sacs
The Ninja Turtles Backpack Pays Tribute to an 80s Classic
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Flag-Covered Backpacker Abodes
The B1 Hostel Makes Backpackers from All Over Feel at Home
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Backpack Cooking Concepts
The Electrolux HelioDish is Designed for Hungry Hikers
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Printed Canvas Backpacks
The Yuketen Spring 2011 Triangle Backpack Offers Outdoor Inspiration
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Knapsack Sound Systems
These Music Strap Backpack Speakers Protects Your Eardrums
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Electro-Neon Knapsacks
The Shred Scout Pack Reverts Back to 90s Style
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Double Barreled Booze Bags
The Dual Beverage Dispenser Backpack is Perfect for Holiday Parties
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Banshee-Banishing Backpacks
The Ghostbuster Proton Pack Doubles as a Pillow
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Studly Knapsacks
The Porter & Swagger M.E.T.A.L. Collection Puts Some Punk Back in Your Backpack
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Lifesaving Knapsacks
The Otter Personal Disaster Backpack Doubles as a Flotation Device
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Flatpack Lumber Loungers
The Wasflat Chair is Formed from a Single Timber Sheet
Heavy-Duty Man Packs
The Stylish AP Series Messenger Bags are Fashionably Rugged
Hilarious Half-Pipe Installations
Bas Koopmans Creates Visual Puns Too Clever for Words
Slick Japanese Travel Packs
Whiz x Porter FW 2011 Collection Dazzles for Backpack Lovers
Archetypal Character Fashion Shoots
The Natasha Poly Vogue Spain November Editorial Play Dress-Up
Mind-Bending Geometric Installations
Esther Stocker Creates Rigorous Order with a Touch of Chaos
Chic Sci-Fi Villains
Chase Kunz Gives Star Wars Baddies a Gentleman's Makeover
Trippy Tribal Fashion
The Gaetano Navarra Spring 2012 Line is Fit for Modern Amazon Women
Cartoon Cranium Tees
These Mike Mitchell Shirts Strip Pop Culture Favorites Down to Their Skulls
Convertible Comb Recliners
The Ziris Chair by Redbit Folds to Take Two Forms
Minimalist Japanese Luggage
The MUJI Hard Carry Travel Suitcase Adds Space & Convenience
40 Exquisite Electrolux Appliances
From Appliance-Free Kitchens to Computing Stovetops
Romantic Love Story Editorials
The Madison Magazine November 2011 Shoot is Inspired by the 40s
Petrified Plush Toy Pieces
Mummification by Marussiac is an Art Installation with a Message
Graffiti Template Art
Patrick Thomas's Protest Stencil Toolkit Features Iconographic Imagery
Laptop-Slinging Satchels
Bobby Belcher Deceiver Bag Carries All Essentials in One Place
Plasticized Supermodel Shoots
The Naomi Campbell for Soon International Editorial is Stunning
Revolving Oven Refrigerators
The Orbital Food Organizer Makes Meal Prep Easy
Meticulous Graphic Backpacks
Rock the Streets With These Detailed Designs From Spraygound
Sneaker Brand Backpacks
The Converse Bag Collection Offers Highly Stylish Gym & Weekend Satchels
Color-Coated Captures
The Anne-Sophie Monrad Vogue Portugal November 2011 Issue is Bold
Retro Pin-Up Styles
The Nicola Roberts Pop Tart Shoot Features Daring High-Waisted Fashions
Meteor-Inspired Spaces
24 Degree Studio's 'Crater Lake' Encourages Social Interaction
Culturally Relevant Luggage
Ethnotek Creates Bags Using Direct Fabric Trade
Extruded Seating Systems
Emeco Bench by Shawn Weiland Exaggerates One Dimension
Preppy Pooch Products
The American Digs Dog Apparel Puts the Pup on the Runway
Multi-Colored Travel Packs
The BLK Pine Workshop Rucksack is the Perfect Stylish Companion
Sophisticated Intergalactic Portraits
Star Wars of the Victorian Era Takes Us Back In Time
Shoe-Covered Face Masks
The SneakerTrooper Helmet Gets the Full Footwear Treatment
Tripod Beverage Boilers
The Mefisto Kettle Only Warms What Will be Drunk
Prodigious Paintspray Packs
The Behemoth Bag Can Hold Up to 22 Spraycans for Mobile Artists
Checkered Hipster Packs
Strut the Stylish Supreme Print Checked Bag Collection on the Streets
52 Funky Ninja Creations
From Gritty Warrior Turtle Depictions to Realistic Ninjafied Tortoises
Child Sci-Fi Criminals
The Kid Star Wars Villains Portraits Show the Dark Side's Diaper Days
Big Smile Catalogs
The Opening Ceremony Spring 2012 Lookbook Gives You Something to be Happy About
Legal Tag Art Apps
'FatTag Deluxe' by Katsu Lets You Graffitti Any Image
Hi-Tech Backpacker Booths
Sebastian Pandolfi's Hostel Kiosk Lets Travelers Upload Information
Illuminated Saddle Seating
The Mush Armada Stool Explores the Limits of its Materiality
Grounded Aircraft Accommodations (UPDATE)
Jumbo Hostel is a Plane Turned Hotel
Leaf-Carpeted Lanes
The London's Leafy Tarmac Looks Intentionally Applied
Skateboard Travel Packs
Nike SB Holiday 2011 Luggage Collection Offers More Style & Range
Prestigious Beast Penthouses
Urban Tails Pet Resort is Every Animal's Dream Vacation Destination
Monochromatic Japanese Packs
The Y-3 Future Sport Backpack Offers a Subtle Stylish Look
Pretty Polygonal Installations
Bahar Yurukoglu Creates Rainbows of Colors Out of Acrylic Forms
Computing Stovetops
The Electrolux Mobile Kitchen Lets You Cook and Web Surf at the Same Time
Cuben Fiber Expedition Packs
HMG Windrider Ultralight Pack is the Ideal Carrier for Travelers
Sleek Sci-Fi Apparel
The 'Star Wars Adidas' Line is Sure to Please Fans of the Franchise
Sous-Storage Seating
Chaise Leaf by Petit Romain Needs No Coffee Table Companion
Cultural Camper Packs
Socially Conscious Ethnotek Bags' Travel Backpacks Conform to Desired Style
Sapphire Nomad Packs
Frog Lanes Good Collection Offers Fashionably Durable Bags
Beaded Techy Fashions
Thorunn Arnadottir's QR U? Collection Has a Tribal Influence
Colorful Wanderlust Captures
The 'Patrycja' by Justin Hollar Shoot for Vogue is Travel-Centric
Heat-Enabled Scrub Brushes
The Electrolux Waterless Cleaner Reduces Liquid Waste
Autumn Leaf Loungers
The Chair Omago is Inspired by Nature's Intricate Details
Lavish Spending Bags (UPDATE)
The Sprayground Money Stacks Backpack Makes You a Millionaire
Triple Threat Camping Gear
The Tailgating Backpack Cooler Chair is a Travel Must-Have
Sci-Fi Kitchen Tools
Cook Food That is Out of This World With the Star Wars Spatula
Vintage Toy Lights
The 'At-Attack' Lamp is Rife with Pop Culture Characters
Captivating Pastel Carryalls
The Porter Jerry Tie-Dye Day Pack is Casually Elegant
Built-In Backpack Vests
The Anrealage SS12 is Full of Quirky Popup Details
Chewie Tabacco Sculptures
Chewbacco by Terry Border is Especially for 'Star Wars' Fans
Anti-Pull Leash Attachments
The Tug-Preventing Dog Trainer Makes Walking Fido Effortless
Ceremonious Lavender Seating
The Cuentame Chair Invites the Sitter's Attention
Luminous Latte Lamps
Christian DuCharme's Light Fixtures Forces Us to Think About Coffee
Timeless Tribute Footwear
The Converse First String Standards Shoe is Hip and Vintage
Simple Striped Sacks
The Baggu Daypack is Perfect for Summertime Errands
Leaflet-Inspired Luggage
The Nanamica North Face Purple Label Bag Series Is In Tune With Nature
Eroding Monolithic Edifices
The Hostel for Traveling Musicians Embraces the Echo
Multi-Compartmented Rawhide Packs
The Utility Backpack Organizes in a Fashionable Way
Immense Magnum Installations
Guns by David Cerny Shows the Needlessness of Violence
Electronic Stain Zappers
The Portable Spot Cleaner Saves You the Labor of Laundry
Quirky Colorful Collections
The Davidelfin SS12 Line Takes Colorblocking to a Whole New Level
Foldable Baby Buggies
The Quicksmart Backpack Stroller Converts into a Conveniently Compact Case
Mounted Hi-Tech Microwaves
The Sous-Vide Cell Cooker Slowly Warms the Week's Meals
Cuddly Turtle Knapsacks
The Koopa Shell Backpack Will Transform You into an Animal
Soldier Chic Hostels
The Bowery House Pays Tribute to the World War II Era
Militaristic Vinyl Packs
Store Record Favorites into the Stylish Essential Designs x Porter Bag
Nap-Friendly Knapsacks
Tourists Can Safely Sleep On-the-Go with the Keen Springer Backseat Pack
Techie Meat Temperature Trackers
The Electrolux Slice Remotely Tracks the Progress of Your Steak
Avalanche Survival Airbags
Backcountry Access Float 30 Prevents Skiers from Snow Burial
Compact Photography Carriers
The Chrome x Niko Camera Bag Keeps All the Essentials in One
Crushed Globe Installations
David Byrne's Tight Spot Entices People Through Sight and Sound
Loss-Detection Totes
The Deja Vu RFID Purse Knows When You Forget Your Keys
Drawn Tech Devices
Yoori Koo's Activator Concept PC is a Futuristic Computer Creator
Anti-Pollution Apparel
Catalytic Clothing Project Lets You Clean the Air with Your Clothes
Big Dog Carriers
The Backpack-o-Pet Makes Commuting Easier for Pet Owners
Bipolar Food Carriers
The Warm N' Cool Can Both Heat and Chill Food On-the-Go
Gritty Warrior Turtle Depictions
Jeff Chapman Gives the Iconic Characters a Badass Makeover
Backpack Cooking Concepts
The Electrolux HelioDish is Designed for Hungry Hikers
Computerized Communication Clothes
Researchers at BEANS Introduce Nanotech Fashion
Graffiti Pet Portraits
'I Love Posh Pets' Clients Can Immortalize Their Loved Pooch
Hardcore Riot Control Packs
The CrowdBuster will Strike Fear into Looters
High-Tech Hand Sounds
Imogen Heap Uses Musical Gloves to Do the Unexpected
Convenient Camping Gear
Carry Everything in One Place with the Backpack Bed
Terrorizing Mascot Cushions
Cuddle with the Inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Perfect Pet Climate Controllers
Travel Easily with the Komfort Pets Climate Controlled Pet Carrier