The Vault 27 Litre Backpack from The North Face has been updated to include double handles and a self-standing profile, making commuting on packed trains a lot less hassle.

If your youngster is going on a walk or going swimming after school with friends, they can keep their swimwear and towel in the inner separate protective sleeve.

There are also two external mesh pockets for a water bottle and snacks for the school break.

• Pack stands on its own for easy loading and unloading of essentials
• Padded laptop sleeve protects laptop from bumps and falls
• Huge main compartment holds all the books and binders needed for a day on campus
• External daisy chains
• 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility while you're commuting
• 2 x external water bottle pockets
• Sternum strap
• Size: 27 Litre