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 to be reliable and endure daily wear and tear, so finding the most affordable, long-lasting backpack is essential for back-to-school shopping. Students are drawn to lots of features and ...

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 an ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Some objects are so familiar and so ordinary that it seems impossible to imagine that they did not always exist. Take the school backpack, for example. Its ...

If you or one of your little ones will be heading back to school in a matter of days, grabbing a new backpack is a great way to set you up for success this year. Most backpacks are eligible for free ...

JanSport recently introduced the Liminal Collection, unzipping new pockets of opportunity in the backpack world. The 56-year-old company says the new bags are based on the changing needs of ...

If you're a student on the go with hydration as a priority, this backpack has two fully-enclosed water bottle pockets. Plus, this bag has a dedicated, zippered laptop pocket. This one comes in seven ...

Amazon Prime Day is a sales event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. An Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually after a $1.99 one-week trial. Prime Day backpack deals include ...