Greenland backpack by Fjällräven, $130 at fjallraven.com

It's impossible not to look sharp lugging books to class in this heavy-duty backpack from Fjällräven, the Swedish outfitter that gave us the Kånken pack. In addition to the two bellow pockets on the front, the Greenland an internal "safety pocket" and a flat pocket with a padded bottom, ideal for a laptop.  Photo 5 of 11 in Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Student by William Lamb

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Student

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Greenland backpack by Fjällräven, $130 at fjallraven.com

It's impossible not to look sharp lugging books to class in this heavy-duty backpack from Fjällräven, the Swedish outfitter that gave us the Kånken pack. In addition to the two bellow pockets on the front, the Greenland an internal "safety pocket" and a flat pocket with a padded bottom, ideal for a laptop.