<p>My daughter has been wondering what kind of backpack/bag most girls carry. Should she get a messenger bag (her thought) or something else?</p>
<p>It just depends on what you like the most. I have a normal backpack, but a lot of girls have totes or messenger bags.</p>
<p>Most girls use those messenger bags, but many use backpacks.</p>
<p>We got a great messenger bag on ebay (it was a self-described "Jack Bauer" bag!) I'm been amazed at how much D can stuff in there.</p>
<p>D. has used the same backpack in HS, at Miami and continues with wth it at her Med. School. I just wash it every year. The is no way her number of her books would fit into tote.</p>
<p>My daughter used a tote in high school, but needed something with more support for the longer walking distance. I bought her a nice Eddie Bauer backpack last year, and it worked well for her. She will be using this backpack this year also.</p>