Save on Gas, Skip the Mall, Shop Online: eBags.com Offers Largest Selection of School Backpacks

Top BTS Trends: Colors, Prints, Characters and Multi-Purpose Function

DENVER, CO–(EMWNews – July 31, 2008) – eBags.com — the world’s largest online retailer

of

backpacks,

handbags,

luggage, and travel accessories —

offers more than 15,000 bags and accessories from over 200 brands, perfect

for students heading back to school. The company features over 36,000

products from 520 brands and has shipped over 7.5 million bags since its

1999 launch.

As the national average price of gas steadily teeters near the four dollar

per gallon mark, every penny counts when it comes to budgeting for the

upcoming back to school season. With thousands of bag styles to choose from,

driving from store-to-store can be time consuming, expensive, and does not

guarantee you will find the perfect backpack. eBags.com makes it easy to

shop online and compare over 15,000 school items, saving you valuable time

and money.

“We’ve learned from our customers that staggering gas prices are causing

shoppers to become more savvy and cost-conscious, making shopping online

more popular,” said Peter Cobb, senior vice president and co-founder of

eBags.com. “We have thousands of products so the entire family can find

the perfect bag without having to leave the comfort of their home, saving

both time and money.”

In an effort to relieve the cost of college expenses, eBags launched the

“Wishin’ for Tuition Instant Win Sweepstakes.” During the 10-week instant

win sweepstakes, the company will award $25,000 in cash and prizes that

include laptop backpacks from top brands such as Nike, Timbuk2, and

Victorinox. Students and parents can both play to win cash and prizes from

now through September 14, 2008. Visit the Wishin’ for Tuition Instant Win

Sweepstakes at www.eBags.com/WishinForTuition.

eBAGS’ TOP TRENDS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 2008:

This 2008 Back to School season, students will not only transport their

belongings to and fro’, but essentially “wear” their personalities on their

backs and at their sides. eBags.com rounds up this season’s top brands,

most popular bag styles and trends, for every type of student. With more

than 15,000 backpacks, messenger bags, totes, and accessories, shop the

world’s largest back to school selection at www.eBags.com.

BACKPACKS — Discovering the perfect backpack is all about being able to

express your individuality and unique personality through bold colors and

fun prints, while also adding ease to your daily schedule with innovative

features. Daypacks that can carry everything from books to laptops to

skateboards are a must. Top backpacks for fall: JanSport SuperBreak (the

world’s number one selling backpack, available in 40 colors), the North

Face Surge, DaKine Campus, eBags Downloader, Hurley’s One and Only, High

Sierra Curve.

MESSENGERS — Looking for a bag with more edge, style, and attitude than

your traditional backpack? eBags.com offers messengers for everyone: bags

equipped to carry laptops, urban skate inspired bags and business cases for

the young professional. Trendsetting and bestselling messengers include:

Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag, Crumpler The 5 Million Dollar Home, eBags

Kalya Town Square, JanSport Elefunk, Maddie Powers Collection bags by

Mobile Edge, Keen Alameda, Case Logic Canvas Messenger Bag, Aaron Irvin

Canvas Messenger Bag.

TOTES — More than just an accessory, totes and oversized handbags are the

“new backpack” for many girls and young women in middle school through

college. Popular tote trends include bags that are flat, convertible with

adjustable size options and bags that carry books and/or laptops. Must

have looks for fall include bags made of nylon with patent trims, that are

offered in muted colors, grays, and jeweled tones. Top handbag brands: Vera

Bradley, Roxy, eenamaria, Kipling, My Oilcloth.

For the trendsetting student that does not want anyone else on campus to

sport her bag, eBags.com hosts an exclusive online boutique named “On the

Streets” which showcases bags from 70-plus emerging designers across the

country. Fashionistas can discover handbags from the latest up-and-coming

designers, who are often only available in small boutiques, located in just

a few cities.

WHEELED BACKPACKS are becoming more common among preschoolers and

elementary school aged children, all the way to the college crowd. These

bags are primarily designed for use where heavy book loads make a

traditional backpack uncomfortable or stressful on the back. Top rolling

backpacks: eBags Router, High Sierra Runaround, JanSport Wheeled Superbreak

and/or Driver 8, Hurley Royce, Columbia Science Park Cyberroller,

YOUNGER KIDS — Preschool through elementary school aged kids want a bag

that is as cute as they are, yet sturdy and functional. Ideal bags for

students 4-10 years of age are smaller kids backpacks designed specifically

for short torsos and rolling backpacks. Kids’ favorite backpack styles

feature: bright multi-color bags from Miquelrius; classic prints from

Disney; celebrity characters such as Hannah Montana, High School Musical,

Disney Princesses, and Dora the Explorer.

LUGGAGE — As college students travel between home and campus throughout

the year, top styles for easier travel include lightweight luggage, wheeled

backpacks and rolling duffels. Popular luggage trends include unique

patterns, edgy prints, bold colors, and casual-outdoorsy looks. Bags

designed for the snowboard, skateboard or surf enthusiast also popular for

the active student and traveler. Top luggage brands: Eagle Creek, JanSport,

Zuca, eBags, Roxy, High Sierra.

ACCESSORIES — Don’t forget to pack essential accessories inside the bag!

Lunch bags and coolers are available in funky prints and bright colors from

brands such as Built NY, Elle and eBags. Electronics cases and neoprene

laptop sleeves feature everything from graffiti to animal prints, to plaids

and floral. Discover the most unique laptop sleeves from these brands:

Designer Sleeves, GYMSPacific, California Leash Company.

About eBags.com

eBags is the world’s leading online retailer of luggage, handbags, business

cases, backpacks and accessories for all lifestyles. With over 7.5 million

bags sold and 1.4 million unbiased customer reviews, eBags features more

than 36,000 products from over 520 brand names such as Vera Bradley,

Samsonite, Tumi, The North Face, Dakine, JanSport, Kenneth Cole, Kathy Van

Zeeland, kate spade, Fossil, and Nike. eBags also hosts On the Streets, an

online boutique that showcases 70-plus emerging designers and allows

customers to meet new designers through intimate avenues that include video

and personal interview Q & A. eBags is a proud supporter of the fight

against breast cancer and donates 10% of the retail price of each Pick Pink

product towards breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.

eBags.com is a part of eBags, Inc. which includes eBags UK. For more

information on eBags, please visit www.eBags.com.

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