Cupid-Approved: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Feb 12, 2024
Valentine's Day is a special holiday. It provides the perfect opportunity to remind our loved ones how much they mean to us. And people have been doing so for hundreds of years—Valentine’s Day has been around since the eighth century! It celebrates all forms of love: family, friends, romantic partners, or even yourself. Each of these relationships is precious and deserves to be celebrated.
This year, hold your loved ones close and give them a gift they’ll appreciate. And don’t forget that it’s important to nurture yourself, too, whether that’s through positive affirmations, a warm bubble bath, or a little retail therapy. Whether you want to celebrate your significant other, besties, or family—or if you plan on practicing self-love—gifts are a great way to show appreciation. Here is a gift guide of Cupid-approved backpacks to celebrate the holiday.
A Pink Backpack Filled With Love
Backpacks might not be the first thing you think of for Valentine’s Day, but they’re a smart idea for any of your loved ones. First off, JanSport backpacks stand the test of time when it comes to both aesthetics and durability—just like your love for your family, partner, or friends. A backpack can be used for a variety of situations, like school, travel, or a new job. And you won’t have to worry about whether they’ll use it: Who doesn’t need a trusty backpack in their life?
Pro Tip: Make the gift give even harder by putting smaller gifts inside the backpack. Think chocolates, teddy bears, or jewelry. Then, the backpack becomes the gift basket!
Our Favorite Valentine’s Backpacks
Pink is the color that represents Valentine’s Day. Here are some fun pink backpacks perfect to gift your loved one on this special day and beyond.
Misty Rose Backpacks
This pinkish, almost rose-gold Misty Rose backpack will suit sweethearts who don’t want to go too pink with their look. While this backpack color offers a gorgeous tint of the festive hue, it’s more subdued than, say, Barbie pink. You can find the Misty Rose color in the following backpacks:
Posh Pink SuperBreak Plus
The original SuperBreak Plus—with a colorful twist—is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. This bestseller backpack includes a padded laptop sleeve, a side bottle pocket, and straight-cut shoulder straps. Go for the bold Posh Pink for your loved one who likes to make a statement.
Mauve Haze Backpacks
Mauve Haze is a rich pink color that is right on the money for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find this specific color among the Right Pack, which is, again, one of JanSports bestsellers for good reason; the Half Pint Mini Backpacks for those who don’t carry a lot with them, but love to be in style; and the Right Pack Mini in a charming corduroy option.
Beyond Backpacks: More Valentine's Gift Ideas
In addition to buying your chosen Valentine a backpack, there are more goodies you can add to the mix. Here are some other JanSport favorites.
1. For Your Organized Bestie: The Cutest Strawberry Luna Large Pouch
It’s the little things that count…literally. This strawberry-embroidered pouch helps keep all the tiny essentials in one place, so they’re never far out of reach. And speaking of reach, every time your bestie reaches for it, they’ll think of you! This pouch has a roomy main compartment that stays open taco-style while unzipped so there’s no rummaging necessary. Could it get any cuter?
2. For Your Love: The Heartfelt (Literally) Perfect Pouch
Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like hearts on hearts on hearts. That’s exactly what this pouch delivers. If you want to spread the love, gift them the Perfect Pouch in Happy Heart Black. It has a big main compartment with an accordion opening, as well as a middle velcro pocket that holds valuables in place. Plus, the main body fabric is made from 100% recycled 600 denier polyester. Feel good gift, all over!
3. For Your Hard Worker: The Helpful Lunch Break
If someone on your V-Day gifting list is a busy little worker bee, remind them you’re always thinking of them by gifting them a chic lunch bag. The Helpful Lunch Break has an insulated interior to keep foods warm or cold, plus an angled zip opening so it can lie flat for use as a tray. And the lightly padded handle makes toting it around a cinch. Check it out in Misty Rose or Superstar for a Valentine’s Day theme.
4. For Your On-the-Go Beau: The Bold Fifth Avenue Fanny Backpack
Another non-backpack that’s still an incredibly useful gift for your faves is the humble fanny pack. Perfect for someone on the go who needs to be hands-free, this pack is made to be taken just about everywhere. It has an adjustable waist belt, a big main compartment, and a zippered front pocket for those small necessities like headphones or lip balm. Maybe you’ll pick it up as a matching set with another Misty Rose marvel?
5. For Your More Particular Bestie: Gift Card
Sometimes, the best way to show someone how much you care is to let them choose a gift for themselves. In that case, give your more particular loved one a gift card so they can pick the perfect JanSport item for themselves. Sure, surprises are nice, but we totally understand when someone has very specific tastes! With a gift card, there’s always something for everyone.
6. Their Favorite Candy
As we suggested earlier, placing little items inside your loved one’s Valentine’s Day bag is a perfect way to take their gift to the next level. Find their favorite candy like gummy bears, Sour Patch Kids, or chocolate, and put them in one of the pockets of a new JanSport backpack. You can also stuff the bag with stickers or accessories that remind you of your special person. Or you can write a personalized note promising a nice dinner or a fun trip to take together.
Final Thoughts on Valentine’s Day Gifting
There are so many ways to celebrate you and your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, from pink backpacks to fun accessories. Which JanSport pink backpack will you choose? And what other gifts will you give your family, friends, or significant other in this season of love?
With additional reporting by: Kelly Meehan Brown
