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

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. 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.

Bluetti has taken portable power to absurd levels with its new Handsfree Backpack Power Stations. They’re available in big or bigger versions depending on how long — and how much gear — you ...

Bowhunting whitetails is a game that involves a lot of moving pieces, and bowhunting backpacks keep all those pieces together. A bow, arrows, tree stand, climbing sticks, binoculars, rangefinder, ...

The best weekender bags come packed with features, from laptop sleeves to water bottle holders. Every item has its place, even clothes on hangers and shoes. “Even if it’s just a weekend ...

The best weekender bags for men are spacious enough to fit a few days’ worth of clothes, easy to carry for a range of trips and, importantly, compact to fit in a plane’s overhead bin if necessary.

Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...