🎒 Anything But a Backpack Day lets students swap backpacks for creative, funny alternatives.
😂 The best ideas show off personality while staying safe and portable.
🌟 Spirit Week builds community, individuality, and plenty of laughs.
Anything But a Backpack Day is one of the most talked-about spirit days of the year. Instead of showing up with your usual backpack, you carry your books and supplies in literally anything else, think laundry baskets, skateboards, shopping carts, coolers, even baby strollers.
The goal? Be as creative (or ridiculous) as possible while showing off your personality and making your classmates laugh.
Let’s dive into some of the funniest, most creative, and most talked-about ideas, straight from the Modak community.
Before we dive into the list, here are a few quick tips from the Modak community:
Attach caster wheels or place it on a rolling dolly. Line up with a blanket so nothing falls out during passing periods.
Hard coolers on wheels are easiest to pull, while soft coolers are lighter. Stock up on snacks for bonus points with friends.
Great for heavy books. Decorate it with your favorite stickers or washi tape to make it school-themed.
Line with paper or fabric, and add a stuffed animal “guarding” your supplies for extra charm.
Perfect for minimalists. Label compartments for pens, calculators, and highlighters.
If allowed, add streamers and keep it light for easy hallway turns.
Clean thoroughly, line with colorful paper, and cut arm holes for easier carrying.
Strap in your books like passengers, maybe add sunglasses for them.
Drill holes for rope handles or use a luggage strap. Decorate with pool noodles and floaties.
Hollow out the back to hide your supplies inside, cuteness overload.
How Modak supports your Spirit week
💳 Modak gives teens a Visa® debit card with no monthly fees to budget for supplies.1
🎯 Earn MBX points by walking and completing challenges, then cash out for decorations or gear.2
📱 The app helps track spending so you can plan ahead for Spirit Week and beyond.
Secure items tightly. Test roll it before school for balance.
Use the dividers to separate small supplies; decorate them in school colors.
Remove the hoop, fill the base with lightweight supplies, and maybe attach a mini backboard for laughs.
Team up with friends to carry it; fill it with pillows to keep things steady.
Add a rope for pulling; it works great in winter or for absurd summer humor.
Remove internal electronics; add fake “reheat” labels for your homework.
Pair with movie-themed accessories; line with paper to keep supplies from sliding.
Pad with a cloth to keep it quiet and scratch-free.
Thread rope or fabric through handles for portability.
Add a cloth liner and maybe a fake loaf for style points.
Line up with paper and place the books inside. Hang a fake bird for extra fun.
Slide books in the middle hole or attach with straps. Choose a sturdy one that won’t deflate mid-day.
Stand upright with a “Homework Delivery” label. Decorate with flags and mail stickers.
Clean thoroughly; carry using its handle, hose coiled on top like a prop.
Decorate with streamers, fill it with colorful supplies, and pull it along with pride.
Spirit day is just one day; what about the rest? Here are backpack styles that Modak teens say work best:
Modak tip: Cash out MBX rewards for USD and put it toward a backpack upgrade without dipping into your allowance2.
Spirit Week is about breaking routine, showing creativity, and having fun, exactly how Modak approaches money. Instead of the “same old” bank setup, Modak can help you think outside the piggy bank.
With Modak, you can open an account in minutes and get a Visa® debit card, physical or virtual, without monthly fees(1)(4). Parents can track purchases and even assign chores so you can earn your own money for snacks, supplies, or Spirit Week gear.
Whether you’re rolling into class with a laundry hamper or carrying a kayak, Modak can help you bring your idea to life without draining your wallet.
Here’s how:
With Modak, you’re not just having fun; you can begin building real-world money skills while doing it.
The best options are often ones that are funny, functional, and show your personality. Top picks include laundry baskets, coolers, and shopping carts.
It’s a school spirit event where students replace their backpacks with creative alternatives, anything from strollers to sleds.
It’s about creativity, individuality, and community spirit, breaking away from the backpack routine for one day of fun.
In some schools, Backpack Day is a themed event for showing off unique or decorated backpacks. Anything But a Backpack Day is its wilder cousin.
If you want to show up on Anything But a Backpack Day with an epic idea and the money to make it happen, start with Modak. It’s fun, has no monthly fees(4), and gives you the tools to turn your creativity into reality.
