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

But JanSport became better known for its school backpacks than its alpine gear. The company was widely credited with helping bring an end to an era when students would lug their books around in a ...

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.

Gosford Village is gearing up to offer another option for your holiday shopping this year. A new location of specialty retailer Tillys will open in the southwest shopping center on Tuesday. Known for ...

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Murray Pletz’s winning design. Illustration courtesy Hippie, Inc. Traditional hiking backpacks at the time featured one-size-fits-all wooden frames. McCory founded JanSport with his soon-to-be-wife, ...

Gwinnett County Public Schools officials are facing criticism for buying clear book bags for students before first waiting to hear feedback from parents about a proposal to require the use of such ...