Fall Backpack Bonanza

Lots of dots!

This season the daughter has taken some revolutionary steps in backpack management. Namely to put some of the equipment, like lunch box and water bottle, on the outside.

The son has rejected this concept perhaps due to the size and shape of his satchel (no rollers or internal frame). Note:

A safe feeling of unity comes from having all the gear neatly tucked away, or so the theory goes.

 Often his extra clothing is inside but will be rendered unreachable due to the effort involved in freeing it from the tight packing. He may be ready for anything, but when anything arrives he'd rather wait it out than unpack the bag prematurely.