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

Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory ...

This pack is perfect for modern-day explorers who want a touch of classic JanSport in their daily adventures. The smaller version of the Seattle backpack comes in three colors. For those who want ...

Next time you find yourself at the airport or packing for a trip, consider joining the ranks of those who trust Jansport to ...

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.

Murray McCory, a free-spirited outdoorsman who co-founded the rugged gear and pack company JanSport, designed a widely ...

He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.

The pack's classic JanSport branding from the original '67 ... Though the brand began by manufacturing and marketing world-class outdoor backpacks, today's product offerings include daypacks ...

This Jansport backpack has a timeless classic look, right for all ages and genders. Made from 600 denier fabric, this casual ...

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.