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Backpack Costumes

Costume Wall has 99 backpack costume guides, and the backpack is often the piece that names the character once the clothes are right. Serena travels the Kalos region in a red hat with a small luggage pack. Ted Lasso carries the green pack of an AFC Richmond coach over a navy sweater. Percy Jackson wears his navy backpack with the half-blood shirt and a bronze sword. Below you will find the trainers, the survivors, the students and the cartoon explorers, with the character packs, hiking bags and tactical rucksacks that read from across a room.

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99 costume guides Editorial reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Which Backpack Costume Should I Pick?

Serena wears a red hat and a pleated skirt with a small luggage pack, Ted Lasso carries a green backpack over a navy sweater and khakis, and Percy Jackson pairs a navy backpack with the half-blood shirt and a bronze sword.

Serena costumeSerenaA red hat, a pleated skirt and a small luggage backpack
Ted Lasso costumeTed LassoA navy sweater, a whistle and a green backpack
Percy Jackson costumePercy JacksonA half-blood shirt, a military jacket and a navy backpack

Backpack Costume Ideas by Character

Search by character and compare the pack’s color, size and role in the outfit.

99 Backpack costumes

Dirty Blonde Wig, Charcoal Sleeveless Tank, Olive Cargo Pants and Brown Lace-Up Ankle Boots beside Abby Anderson Backpack costume

Abby Anderson

Dress up like Abby Anderson, the WLF survivor with a signature French braid from The Last of Us Part II. 6 items
Performance Baseball Tee, Clear Lens Glasses, Leather Belt and Relaxed Fit Jean beside Alex Weiss Backpack costume

Alex Weiss

Chuck taylor sneakers and clear lens glasses for a Tomb Raider hacker sidekick: a performance baseball tee, relaxed fit jeans and a tactical backpack. 7 items
Space Helmet, White Space Suit, White Backpack and White Neck Gaiter beside Among Us Backpack costume

Among Us

Crewmate from the spaceship game in a space helmet: a white space suit, a white backpack and white sneakers. 6 items
Light Gray Polo Shirt, Purple Pleated Skirt, Gray Knee-High Socks and Yellow High-Top Sneakers beside Anne Boonchuy Backpack costume

Anne Boonchuy

Amphibia school-uniform look: light gray polo, purple pleated skirt, gray knee-high socks, yellow high-top sneakers and a rose pink backpack. 9 items
Yellow Quilted Vest, Lavender Button-Down Shirt, Purple Necktie and Black Web Belt beside Arven Backpack costume

Arven

Pokémon Violet picnic-rival look: yellow quilted vest, lavender shirt, purple tie and trousers, brown hiking boots, a yellow hiking backpack and the Mabosstiff plush. 10 items
Embroidered Trainer Hat, Ash Ketchum Trainer Shirt, Fingerless Trainer Gloves and Regular Fit Jeans beside Ash Ketchum Backpack costume

Ash Ketchum

Aspiring Pokémon trainer in fingerless trainer gloves: an embroidered trainer hat, a green backpack and a plush Pikachu. 8 items
Red Journeys Emblem Cap, Blue Sleeveless Vest, White Crew T-Shirt and Red Heat-Transfer Vinyl beside Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Journeys) Backpack costume

Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Journeys)

Pokémon Journeys Trainer look: red emblem cap, blue sleeveless vest, white crew tee, navy shorts, black-and-blue sneakers, green backpack and Pikachu plush. 10 items
Gray Crewneck T-Shirt, Black Slim Joggers, Black Low-Top Sneakers and Colorful Graffiti Backpack beside Backpack Kid Backpack costume

Backpack Kid

Viral SNL dancer look: a gray crewneck tee, black slim joggers, low-top sneakers, a green wristband and a colourful graffiti backpack. 5 items
Floral Summer Dress, Red Ladies Wig, Women Leather Belt and Keys Dainty Necklace beside Beverly Marsh Backpack costume

Beverly Marsh

Stephen King’s It heroine look: floral summer dress, red wig, leather belt, keys necklace, green backpack and women’s boots. 7 items
Velvet Blazer, Caramel Corduroy Pants, Green Tweed Vest and White Mandarin Color Shirt beside Bilbo Baggins Backpack costume

Bilbo Baggins

Hobbit adventure velvet blazer: a green tweed vest, caramel corduroy pants, jumbo feet and a brown tobacco pipe. 12 items
Casual Baseball T-shirt, Men’s Slim Fit Jean, Converse Chuck Taylor and Digital Watch beside Bill Denbrough Backpack costume

Bill Denbrough

It’s Losers’ Club leader look: a baseball tee, slim jeans, Chuck Taylors, a digital watch and the silver Everest backpack. 6 items
Gray Crew Neck Shirt, Brown Field Overshirt, Khaki Cargo Pants and Black Hiking Boots beside Billy Brennan Backpack costume

Billy Brennan

Jurassic Park III expedition look: gray crew-neck shirt, brown field overshirt, khaki cargo pants, black hiking boots and the black daypack. 5 items
Red Plaid Flannel Robe, Brown T-Shirt, Gray Thermal Shirt and Black Wraparound Sunglasses beside Bob Ferguson (One Battle After Another) Backpack costume

Bob Ferguson (One Battle After Another)

One Battle After Another fugitive look: red plaid flannel robe, brown tee, gray knit beanie, black wraparound sunglasses, navy chinos and trail shoes. 8 items
Men’s Star Wars Boba Fett Costume, Neff Men’s Glove, Boba Fett Jet Pack Backpack and Men’s Dixon Rain Boot beside Boba Fett Backpack costume

Boba Fett

Armored bounty hunter in a neff men’s glove: a star wars costume, a jet pack backpack and a classic blaster. 5 items
Black Gown, Stud Earrings, Blonde Wig and Spike Wristband beside Bowsette Backpack costume

Bowsette

Super Mario fan-made princess look: black gown, blonde wig, crown, horn headband, spike choker and wristband, turtle-shell backpack and black boots. 10 items
Brite Bomber Costume, Rainbow Smash Pickaxe, Brite Bomber Bag and Brite Bomber Wig beside Brite Bomber Backpack costume

Brite Bomber

Fortnite battle-royale skin look: the Brite Bomber costume and wig, a rainbow smash pickaxe, the matching bag and a boogie bomb. 7 items
Orange T-Shirt, Green Utility Vest, Brown Belt Pouches and Light Brown Web Belt beside Brock Backpack costume

Brock

Pokémon gym companion look: an orange t-shirt, green utility vest, brown belt pouches, blue sneakers and a navy backpack. 7 items
Chiaki Uniform Set, Pink-Beige Wig with Pixel Clip, Black Thigh-High Socks and Pink Single-Strap Flats beside Chiaki Nanami Backpack costume

Chiaki Nanami

Dress up like Chiaki Nanami, the sleepy Ultimate Gamer from Danganronpa 2, in her teal cat-ear uniform. 5 items
Hoodie Varsity Jacket, 86 Gold Necklace, HHS Cheerleader Uniform and Green Scrunchies beside Chrissy Cunningham Backpack costume

Chrissy Cunningham

Hawkins High cheer-captain look: HHS cheerleader uniform, hoodie varsity jacket, short blonde bob wig, green scrunchies, white cheer shoes and an 86 gold necklace. 10 items
Weathered D Cap, Blue Denim Moto Jacket, Light Gray Zip Hoodie and White Henley Shirt beside Clementine Backpack costume

Clementine

Curly-haired young survivor in a weathered cap: a blue denim moto jacket, olive cargo pants and black knee-high boots. 11 items
Cuddle Team Leader Mask, Cuddle Team Leader Costume, Classic Cheer Bow and Classic Backpack beside Cuddle Team Leader Backpack costume

Cuddle Team Leader

Pink teddy bear skin in leather fingerless gloves: a bear hood, knee guards and a rainbow smash pickaxe. 8 items
Olive Explorer Vest, Blue-and-White Striped Tee, Yellow Long-Sleeve Tee and Khaki Cargo Pants beside Dana Jain Backpack costume

Dana Jain

Ponytailed junior paleontologist: an olive explorer vest over a blue-and-white striped tee, khaki cargo pants and tan lace-up boots. 7 items
Purple Hair Ties, Pliable Aluminum Wire, Dental Bib Clips and Dental Bibs beside Darla Sherman Backpack costume

Darla Sherman

Finding Nemo dentist’s niece look: a purple V-neck sweater over a white shirt, yellow plaid skirt, knee-high socks and the Nemo toy. 14 items
Five-Stripe Jacket, Rust-Red Button Shirt, White Lace-Trim Tank and Dark Blue Jeans beside Dina Backpack costume

Dina

Post-apocalyptic survivor in a striped travel jacket: a rust-red button shirt, dark blue jeans, brown lace-up boots and a burgundy backpack. 10 items

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Make Your Backpack a Costume

Start with the pack that belongs to the character, then build the clothes around it.

Dora the ExplorerDora the ExplorerA pink tee, orange shorts and the rescue backpackFinn Adventure Time CostumeFinn the HumanA green character pack, a white hat and mesh shortsUp - RussellRussellA yellow shirt, a badge sash and an orange camping pack

Match the Pack to the Character’s World

A bright character pack suits a cartoon explorer, a sporty branded bag belongs with a Pokémon trainer, and a canvas hiking pack fits a survivor. Compare shape and scale as well as colour, because a small school bag and a tall tactical rucksack create very different silhouettes.

School characters carry ordinary book bags, so Greg Heffley and Nick Birch need nothing more exotic than a plain pack. Mark Zuckerberg’s dorm-room look, Elliot Alderson’s hoodie and the Among Us crewmate each read from a few specific details rather than the bag alone.

Fit the Pack Over the Finished Layers

Adjust both straps after the jacket, hoodie or costume top is on. Keep them clear of wigs, collars and shoulder details, and check the back view so the pack does not hide a patch or a printed design that the character needs on the back of the costume.

Bulky layers change strap length. Bilbo Baggins’ cloak, Tyreese’s heavy jacket and the padded suit on TF2 Pyro all sit differently once a pack is added, so test the finished look in a mirror with the pack on and shorten the straps if they slide.

Keep the Load Light

Use the backpack as a wearable costume cue and as practical storage, but avoid filling it with heavy props. Soft, lightweight items preserve the shape, and a light pack stays comfortable through a long evening of walking between parties and posing for photographs.

Some characters carry specific provisions. Ellie and Joel cross the country with scavenged supplies, Tess keeps a lighter load for a shorter trip, and Henry and Sam travel as a pair. Keep the weight low, the zip closed and the shoulder straps flat.

Build a Group or Family Look

Group costumes work when the packs are distinct. The Stranger Things friends carry different school bags, so Dustin Henderson, Mike Wheeler and Lucas Sinclair each stay recognisable, and Glenn Rhee adds a different silhouette again.

For a family or a pair, vary the pack size as well as the colour. A small character bag for a child beside a full hiking pack for an adult reads as one group, and a Fortnite set keeps a bright matching palette across everybody, from the outfit down to the bag.

Backpack Costume FAQ

What characters are known for carrying backpacks?

Dora the Explorer, Finn the Human, Misty, Ash Ketchum, Pokémon GO trainers, Russell, Riley, Ellie and several Stranger Things and survival-game characters carry backpacks in their selected guides.

What is an easy costume to make with a backpack?

Dora uses a purple backpack with a pink shirt and orange shorts. Finn uses a green character backpack with a blue shirt, shorts and white hat. A Pokémon trainer can use a sporty pack with team colors, gloves and a Poké Ball.

Does the backpack color need to match exactly?

Prioritize the colors and silhouette people notice. Dora’s purple pack, Misty’s red pack and Finn’s green rounded pack are strong cues. For realistic survivor costumes, size, fabric and weathered styling may matter more than an exact shade.

Can I use a backpack I already own?

Yes, when its shape and color fit the character. Add only removable, non-damaging details such as a patch, ribbon or attached plush if the selected guide supports them, and remove everyday branding when practical.

How do I wear a backpack over a costume?

Put on every clothing layer before setting the straps. Check shoulder movement, keep buckles away from wigs and collars, and make sure the bag does not cover the costume’s most recognizable back detail.

Which backpack costumes work for a group?

Pokémon trainers can coordinate team colors and packs, The Last of Us characters can use distinct survivor clothing, and Stranger Things characters can pair period school bags with separate outfits. Keep each guide’s own clothing cues visible.

Dora the Explorer
Dora’s talking purple backpack works with her pink shirt, orange shorts, yellow socks and Boots companion.
Dora the Explorer Costume Guide
Sources & How We Choose

We compare the pictured outfit, costume kit and character guide before including a match. Featured choices highlight different ways to use the item; alternate versions of a character may differ.

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Choose Your Backpack Costume

Start with the backpack’s purpose—school, exploration, survival or game gear—then match its color and shape. Once the surrounding shirt, jacket, hat or uniform is right, the bag can serve as both a useful costume piece and a clear character cue.

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