The Kite bags and totes collection covers every carry need beyond the main school backpack — compact crossbody bags for hands-free everyday carry, sports bags with dedicated shoe and wet gear compartments, tote bags for school overflow and everyday carry, and shoe bags that keep footwear separate from the rest of the kit. All designed for kids and teens in Canada — for everyday carry, school routines, and after-school activities.
All orders over $75 CAD ship free across Canada.
- The school backpack is overloaded every day — PE clothes, lunch, and project materials all competing for the same space
- Sports gear, wet towels, and dirty shoes go into the backpack and damage it from the inside
- No hands-free option for quick after-school trips where a full backpack is too much
- Shoes go in the backpack loose — backpack lining is permanently dirty within a month
- One bag has to do everything, and nothing works well as a result
Shop by Category
Compact crossbody bags with adjustable padded strap — hands-free carry for after school, transit, and weekend outings. Not a full backpack, but always on.
Gym bags and duffle bags with ventilated shoe compartment, waterproof wet pocket, and mesh water bottle pocket — built for training days, PE, and tournament travel.
Fabric shoppers with three external pockets and reinforced handles — school overflow, library days, grocery runs, and reusable everyday carry in one bag.
Drawstring shoe bags with safety release buckles, reflective strips, and hanger loop — keeps footwear separated from clothes in a backpack or sports bag.
How the Bags Work Together
Most families end up using two or three of these bags together rather than just one. A typical school setup: a school backpack as the primary carry, a sports bag for training days, and a shoe bag inside the sports bag to keep footwear separated. Add a crossbody bag for after-school outings and weekends, and a tote bag for the days when the backpack stays home but there's still something to carry.
All Kite bags use the same design language as the backpack and pencil case range — so mixing and matching across categories produces a coordinated kit rather than a random collection of bags.
Which Bag Does Your Child Need?
| Situation | Right bag |
|---|---|
| PE, training, sports practice | Sports bag |
| After school, weekends, transit | Crossbody bag |
| Library, shopping, school overflow | Tote bag |
| Indoor shoes, gym shoes, footwear separation | Shoe bag |
| Full school day with textbooks and laptop | School backpack — separate category |
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Bags & Totes FAQ
What kinds of bags does Kite make?
The Kite bags range includes four categories: crossbody bags for compact hands-free carry, sports bags for gym and training use, tote bags for school overflow and shopping, and shoe bags for keeping footwear separated from gear. All are designed for school-age kids and teens and use the same design language as Kite's backpack range.
Do I need a bag and a backpack?
For most kids — yes. A school backpack handles the primary school carry. A second bag handles everything else: sports gear on training days, a quick carry for after-school outings, or overflow on heavy days. Using one bag for both shortens the life of the backpack and means nothing is actually organized well.
Do Kite bags match the backpack designs?
Yes. Kite bags are designed in the same print collections as the backpack and pencil case range — three-dimensional prints, appliqués, and colour palettes that coordinate across the full school kit. If a child has a Kite backpack, there's typically a matching or complementary bag design in the bags range.
What is the difference between a crossbody bag and a tote bag?
A crossbody bag is worn diagonally across the body with a single strap — compact, hands-free, and designed for essential carry like a phone, wallet, and keys. A tote bag is carried by hand or over the shoulder with two handles — larger, better for secondary loads like library books, PE overflow, or grocery runs. Different problems, different bags.
Do Kite bags ship across Canada?
Yes. All orders over $75 CAD ship free to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, and all provinces. Bags and totes in Canada from Kite are priced in CAD with no customs fees. Buying two or more bags — or a bag with a backpack and lunch bag — is an easy way to reach the free shipping threshold.