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We're finding the best backpacks for back to school with *** little help from our Hearse partners at Good Housekeeping. When we test kids' backpacks, we are looking at how durable the fabric is. We're looking at the organization and the compartments and how much you can hold for an appropriate age level. Lexi Sacks has been testing kids' backpacks for over *** decade in Good Housekeeping's textiles lab, and she makes sure kids get in on the decision making too. We want to make sure that they like the designs, that they fit well on their bodies. And that they're comfortable to wear all day. Here are this year's top picks. First, LL Bean's original book pack stood out for being lightweight and durable. It cost about $40 and was named best overall. All the fabric aced are abrasion test. It has padding in the straps and in the back, so it'll be more comfortable to wear against children's bodies. The McKenzie backpack by Pottery Barn Kids was named Best for Elementary School. It starts around $50 and comes in *** variety of styles and sizes. But what's great about this backpack compared to so many others I've tried is the fact that it has these curved straps on the back. The curved shape here is what helps with the ergonomic support, and it also has this chest clip which helps offset some of that weight. There's even *** rolling version, so this is great for kids who prefer to roll it through school rather than carrying it on their backs. And there's also an adaptable. Version which goes on *** wheelchair or *** walker. Columbia's zigzag backpack was named best for middle and high school kids. It's about $60. It can hold such *** large load, which we know is so important, and beyond that, it has good organization inside. So there is this laptop compartment. It is fleece lined and padded to really keep it secure, and it has separate compartments. So that you can organize everything you need to throughout the day. But the most popular pick, it's an oldie but *** goodie. Jan Sports Super break backpack, which costs under $40. The 90s are back and backpacks are no exception to that, so really great for the teens and tweens, lots of different colors, so it comes in really pretty shades for every preference. No matter what backpack you choose for your child, Good Housekeeping recommends paying attention to things like the size, the number of compartments, and the support features. Generally they recommend spending between $30 to $60 for *** good one that will stand the test of time. In Washington, I'm Amy Lou.