He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school. By Clay Risen Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport ...

Backpacks have come a long way from their original utilitarian function. These days, backpacks are both functional, carrying books, overnight gear or supplies, and stylish. Whether you are living the ...

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

Backpacks are a staple for many types of people: working professionals, travelers, hikers and, most of all, students. While the idea of strapping your gear to your back is older than we can say, the ...