He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.
Murray McCory, co-founder of JanSport credited with developing many of the brand’s iconic products, passed away in Seattle, ...
Seattle-based entrepreneur and inventor of the modern backpack, Murray McCory, died last month at the age of 80.
The Venture Pack System signifies JanSport's expansion into the travel category, offering an innovative all-in-one packing ...
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.
Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory ...
Founded in 1967 by Murray Pletz, his girlfriend Janice (the brand’s namesake), and his cousin Skip Yowell, JanSport quickly became a trailblazer in the world of outdoor gear. The company's first ...
A vintage-inspired collection that revives the iconic 1967 JanSport designs, available at a retro price of $19.67 on JanSport.com and Tillys.com for a limited time. DENVER, Oct. 10, 2024 ...