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

2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today JanSport, America's leading backpack brand, officially enters the travel category with the launch ...

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. By Amisha Padnani Amisha Padnani is ...

Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students ...

The Venture Pack System signifies JanSport's expansion into the travel ... simply tuck the Venture Pack into the overhead compartment and the Daypack under the seat. "While designing the Venture ...

But JanSport became better known for its school ... of Washington bookstore on a new “bookstore model” of their nylon daypack. The bag – which had been designed for hiking, skiing and ...