He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.

Seattle-based entrepreneur and inventor of the modern backpack, Murray McCory, died last month at the age of 80.

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LIGHTWEIGHT and SIZED RIGHT -- The Campus Backpack measures 17 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 8 inches deep with a 3 inch top handle drop and 32 inch adjustable straps, with a trolley sleeve for ...

After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys. By Amisha Padnani Amisha Padnani is ...

Murray McCory, who founded JanSport while a student at UW and whose lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students, died Oct. 7 in Seattle.

Learn more As a high school teacher, I've seen school backpacks in all states of disrepair, so I know how important it is to find a bag that is durable enough to be used day in and day out.

Pack your belongings in a sustainable, durable backpack for your next adventure. Donna Kim, a journalist, writer, and content strategist with 15 years of experience, specializes in wellness ...

Here are picks for the best hunting backpacks from editors and their reviews. The first step in choosing the best hunting pack is to think about how much gear you need to carry. For a backcountry elk ...

Now, to help you learn all that, here is our definitive Backpack Brawl tier list! Image Source: Rapidfire Games & TierMaker via Twinfinite Image Source: Rapidfire Games & TierMaker via Twinfinite ...

You don't have to worry about a pack sliding from your back to your front (like a crossbody bag), nor will you suffer the excess heat on your back that often plagues backpack users. If you're ...

By Clay Risen Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for ...