School Starts Next Month (If You Can Believe It), And We Created The Ultimate Shopping List
Now that the Fourth of July has passed, it's officially back-to-school shopping season. And while it's hard to believe that class will be back in session in barely over a month, we're here to help you start knocking out your shopping list early. After all, there's nothing worse than going shopping at the last minute and realizing that everything you need has already been scooped up!
So, whether you're shopping for a middle schooler or a college freshman, we've created a list of back-to-school essentials that are just a click away on the Walmart site. Our list spans everything from laptops and calculators to backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles and more.
20+ Back-to-School Essentials to Snag at Walmart
Backpacks and Messenger Bags
- Reebok Kids' 18″ Celeste Laptop Backpack, $26
- JanSport Unisex Big Student Backpack, $62
- Wrangler Unisex 17″ Washed Canvas Backpack, $29
- W&G Traveler Crossbody Messenger Bag, $26
- Sanmadrola PVC Clear Backpack, $18
- Schoolyard Vibes 3-Piece Backpack Set with Headphones and Lunch Box, $26
Laptops and Tablets
- ASUS Chromebook CX15 Laptop, $199
- HP 15.6 inch HD Windows Laptop, $299
- Acer 15.6-inch FHD Chromebook 315, $199
- Lenovo V15 G4 15.6″ FHD Laptop, $579
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+, $219
Calculators, Headphones and Other Electronics
- HP Prime Graphing Calculator, $150
- TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator, $95
- JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones, $13
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, $363
- Seagate Backup Plus Slim Portable 2TB External Hard Drive, $119
- Anker 25,000mAh Portable Laptop Power Bank, $105
Lunch Boxes and Water Bottles
- PackIt Freezable Large Upright Lunch Box, $20
- Owala Stainless Steel 30oz FreeSip Sway Water Bottle, $35
- Carote 3-Piece Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Set, $30
- Arctic Zone Lunch Box Combo, $10
- Titan by Arctic Zone 6-Quart Soft Cooler, $22
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This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM.