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

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

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.

The company's first product, the adjustable aluminum-frame backpack, revolutionized hiking equipment and set the foundation for what would become a global phenomenon. Over the decades, JanSport ...

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.

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The Venture Pack System signifies JanSport's expansion into the travel category, offering an innovative all-in-one packing solution for the avid traveler For use as a backpack or suitcase ...

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We've all had a backpack that feels a bit old and ropey. Maybe it lacks the space or pockets for your laptop, tablet, keyboard and other hybrid work kit, let alone your phone, wallet and keys.