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Buyers' Picks
Product selections from Costco’s buying team
SwissGear Computer Backpack
This expandable backpack is ideal for anyone who travels with their technology. With 13 total pockets and compartments, it features shock-absorbing shoulder straps, laptop and tablet pockets, a legal-size folder pocket and adjustable side compression straps. Built with a stretchy mesh side pouch for bottles and a multi-use built-in organizer featuring multiple pockets and a cable loop, the backpack has a durable base and stands upright. It also has a heavy-duty carry handle with padded comfort grip and can hold up to 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds).Item 1712418. Warehouses/Costco.ca.—Eric David
BIC Gel-ocity Gel Pen
These pens, which come in a box of 24, feature a soft contoured grip that provides maximum comfort and control. The gel ink is vibrant and smooth-flowing for effortless writing. The pens (various item numbers) and BIC’s Wite-Out 10-Pack (Item 1596565) are available in Costco warehouses and at Costco.ca. BIC 34-count mechanical pencils (Item 5271111), 24-count markers (Item 3319456) and 30-count highlighters (Item 5977777) are in warehouses only.—Sarah Davies
3Doodler Start Plus Bundle Set
Bring ideas to life by drawing in 3D with this award-winning pen set. Here’s how it works: Plastic extrudes from the childsafe pen, then hardens rapidly, allowing kids to create almost anything. Includes a doodle pad, wireless pen, 10 activity guides, nine maker-themed challenge cards, 147 refills made entirely from BPAfree, non-toxic materials, and a micro-USB charging cable. For ages 6 to 13. Great for STEM learning. Various item numbers. Costco.ca only.—Steve Ross