Struggling to find a unique idea for Anything But a Backpack Day? Here are 50 funny & creative anything but a backpack day ideas in 2024!
Throughout this list, you’ll find cool ideas ranging from an old-school vacuum, to the trendy laundry basket idea. Whatever idea you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it here or an even better one.
Plus, we’ve included a couple of links below to inspire your whole outfit with the “backpack” and make you stand out even more.
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Let’s dive in!
Old School Vacuum
You might not see these old school vacuums too often but one thing for certain is they make for funny and creative “anything but a backpack” ideas for school.
Trash Bin
If there’s one thing that will definitely fit all of your stuff, and friends, on anything but a backpack day, it’s a large trash bin.
Large Cooler
Keep your school items safe, and cool, in this hilarious anything but a backpack day idea.
Toddler Car Idea
Beep-beep, coming through. This toddler car is easily one of the most creative no backpack day ideas we’ve ever seen.
Caveman Backpack
Is that Tarzan?
No, it’s just Billy using the old-school caveman backpack as his idea for anything but a backpack day.
Plastic Drawers
For the Type-A students that need as much organization as possible, you’re guaranteed to not miss a thing with these plastic drawers.
Center Console Backpack
We’re not sure how you can get your hands on a car’s center console but the one thing we know for sure is that this makes for the best backpack idea in 2024.
Garden Wagon Backpack Idea
What’s easy to push around and will hold all of your items? A light-weight garden wagon.
Kids Stroller
Make sure your items are strapped in safely with this stroller idea for anything but a backpack day.
Pizza Box
Is that Digornio’s? No, it’s just our pizza box idea for anything but a backpack day.
Go from the school to the mall in a breeze with this shopping cart backpack idea.
Picnic Basket
Planning an after school picnic? You might want to after anything but a backpack day with this creative idea.
Laundry Basket Backpack Idea
Clothing isn’t the only thing laundry baskets are good for.
They’re also one of the best no backpack day ideas we’ve ever seen.
Plastic Bucket Backpack
Grab a plastic bucket and head to school with this creative and easy anything but a backpack day idea.
Cooking Pot Idea
This cooking pot might just be one of the easiest anything but a backpack day ideas, especially if you tend to pack light for school.
Microwave Backpack
This anything but a backpack day idea is definitely not for the weak.
You’re going to need strong muscles to carry this microwave around all day.
Baby Carrier
Is that a baby? No, it’s just your school items and lunch bag for anything but a backpack day.
Janitor’s Mop Bucket
Get on the janitor’s good side so he can lend you his mop bucket for anything but a backpack day.
This is one idea that will clean the competition away.
Toddler Truck Backpack
The toddler truck in and of itself is a funny backpack day idea, but adding the rope so you can pull it around easier is truly a creative genius move.
Kids Wagon
Plastic wagons aren’t just meant for pulling kids around, they’re also great for bringing your textbooks and homework around school.
Traffic Cones
Manage traffic, and your homework, at school with one of the most hilarious anything but a backpack day ideas.
Just make sure you’re not stealing the traffic cone from somewhere that needs it.
DIY Croc
There’s one thing for sure and that’s that no one will beat or match your creative anything but a backpack day idea with this massive DIY Croc.
Piñata Backpack
While you’re looking at the laundry baskets, we’re fixated on the piñata backpack.
If only you could break it and candy would come out…
Suitcase Backpack
Is she headed to the airport after school?
No, she’s just being creative by using a suitcase as her anything but a backpack day idea.
Garden Wheelbarrow Backpack Idea
This might not be the smallest idea for anything but a backpack day, but this wheelbarrow will definitely hold all of your stuff.
A shopping bag is an easy anything but a bag idea that you can do last-minute with little to no prep.
Cloth Bag
We hope you don’t have anything too heavy if you’re using this cloth bag as your anything but a backpack day idea.
Briefcase Backpack Idea
Can you believe these were actually common before the backpack was invented?
A briefcase is an all too accurate throwback for anything but a backpack day.
Inflatable Duck
We’re quacking out over this creative and hilarious inflatable duck backpack idea.
Toy Barbecue
Things are getting real creative with this toy barbecue as a no backpack day idea.
Mailbox Backpack Idea
You’ve got mail, or I mean homework, with this mailbox no backpack day idea.
Pet Cage
Before you use a pet cage as your anything but a backpack day idea, make sure the pet is no longer in there.
Car Tire Backpack
You might get just a little bit tired carrying around this makeshift backpack…
Kayak Backpack
If there’s a flood on anything but a backpack day, this backpack idea will come in handy.
Christmas Tree
We’re not sure how this works as a backpack, but it is a creative and unique idea.
Inflatable Pool
The inflatable pool is definitely one of the most creative and unique anything but a backpack ideas we’ve ever seen.
Wooden Armoire
This is not the lightest anything but a backpack day idea, but a wooden armoire sure is creative.
Plastic Bin
You might be able to fit all of your classmates textbooks in this anything but a backpack day plastic bin idea.
Net Laundry Bag
These netted laundry bags aren’t just great at holding clothes, they’re also a great way to hold all of your school items for anything but a backpack day.
Shoebox Backpack Idea
We hope you’re not carrying around too many things with this shoebox backpack idea.
Guitar Case
If you’re a guitar player, it’s finally time to shine with this creative guitar case idea for nothing but a backpack day.
Plastic Sled
We’re not sure how well this plastic sled is going to hold all of your stuff, but it sure is a creative idea.
This mini shopping cart is the cutest anything but a backpack day idea we’ve seen so far.
Car Rim
A car rim is surely not the easiest or lightest anything but a backpack day idea, so you might need to share this with a friend.
Cereal Box Backpack Idea
Choose your favorite cereal and use the box as a creative and easy no backpack day idea.
Giant Shovel
Unfortunately homework and textbooks are the only things you’ll be digging up with this giant shovel anything but a backpack day idea.
This metal fan idea for anything but a backpack day is one of the most creative ideas we’ve seen so far.
Pillow Case Backpack Idea
A pillow case is an easy last minute idea for anything but a backpack day.
Mini Fridge
We’re impressed by the creativity that went behind this anything but a backpack day mini fridge idea.
Plastic Pitcher
If all you’re planning on carrying around is a few pens and a small notepad, then this plastic pitcher might be a funny idea you can try for anything but a backpack day.
Hopefully you’ve found your favorite idea for anything but a backpack day after reading this post!
If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions leave them down below. Thanks for reading!
