When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur favorite college backpacks we tested are sturdily-built classics, including the posture-correcting North Face Recon.Patagonia; The North Face; Fjällräven/Business InsiderA new semester is upon us, and a college student's most important piece of gear will likely be their backpack. Beyond being a protective way to carry a laptop, it has to keep the rest of your school belongings organized and