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

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

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

Murray McCory, JanSport co-founder and modern day backpack creator, has died at 80. McCory founded JanSport in 1967 with his then-future wife and later developed a way to make smaller, softer ...

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 ...

To help you find the work bag that suits your lifestyle and budget, my colleague Rachael Griffiths and I surveyed a bunch of stylish, industrious women about the multitasking tote bags, backpacks ...

Its molded cups also help shape your silhouette. While you can use Jansport’s new backpacks separately, they snap together so you can wear one on your back while wearing the other on your chest.

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 ...