The Bag Drop Every Mom Needs on Her Radar: STATE Bags Just Changed Family Travel
Moms everywhere are raving about STATE’s backpacks for school, and with their new travel collection, I had to see if they lived up to the hype. Spoiler alert: it absolutely does.
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I am borderline obsessive about finding gear that actually works for real life. When you are juggling school drop-offs, sports practices, and travel, your bags have to keep up. And when I tell you STATE Bags has nailed it with this collection, I’m understating it: it is worth the buzz.
Here are 5 reasons why the fall/winter kids’ launch is worth every ounce of hype:
1. The Exclusivity Is Real (and Moms Know It).
There is nothing like being part of the in-crowd, and with STATE Bags, you feel it. Moms everywhere are talking about these bags, and when new colorways drop, they do not stick around for long.
Case in point: the Kane Kids Backpack in Blue Checkerboard ($110) is basically a walking mood board. It’s bold and unique, completely different from the generic backpacks lining store shelves. The Logan Carry-On Suitcase in 3D Hearts ($230) is cute enough to make your kid want to carry it themselves, but also practical enough that you will wonder how you ever traveled without it.
2. Proven Favorites, Now a Whole System.
STATE is best known for their kids’ backpacks. Every Back to School season, people set alarms for the drop and they sell out fast. STATE took their best-selling backpack styles and expanded them into a full travel system: suitcases, duffles, even sleeping bags.
That means the Logan Suitcase is not just another carry-on. It is part of a coordinated lineup designed to move as seamlessly as your family does. The backpack actually slides right onto the suitcase handle, which is one of those little details you don’t realize you need until you are running through an airport with a latte in one hand and a toddler in the other.
3. Bags for the Whole Family.
What sets STATE apart is that they’ve got something for everyone, not just the kids. There are playful prints for little ones and elevated styles for adults, all designed with the same obsession for functionality and durability.
My kids get to show off their personalities with Blue Checkerboard and 3D Hearts, while I can carry something sleek and elevated. Having one brand we can all count on for every trip makes family travel so much easier.
4. Functionality That Does Not Quit.
This is where the mom in me gets extra giddy. The Kane Backpack has a luggage sleeve that slides perfectly onto the Logan Carry-On.
It’s TSA-friendly and fits perfectly in overhead bins. The steel frame is sturdy enough to handle airport chaos, and the zip-open front makes packing and unpacking way less of a Tetris situation.
I cannot tell you how many times those details have saved me mid-trip, like digging for snacks at gate C24 when our flight has been delayed again.
5. Kid-Friendly, Mom-Approved.
At the end of the day, it is about finding gear that your kids actually want to use but you also trust to hold up.
My daughter lit up when she saw the 3D Hearts suitcase. She loves the playful design, and I love that it is built to last through years of vacations, sleepovers, and school trips. My son has claimed the Blue Checkerboard backpack as his own, and it’s the perfect mix of fun and cool, which means no morning fights over which bag to grab.
Don’t Sleep on the STATE’s Travel Collection
The truth is that STATE Bags has done something rare with this launch. They have made travel gear that feels like a treat for kids and a win for parents. Traveling with the family is chaotic, and thankfully, these bags make it easier.
But here’s the thing: these limited edition bags always sell out. The fall/winter colorways are already getting buzz in my mom group chats, and if past launches are any indicator, they will sell out fast.
So if you have been waiting for the right moment to jump on the STATE Bags train, this is it. Your future self heading through security with a calm kid happily pulling their own suitcase will thank you.