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

He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.

Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory ...

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

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.

Over the decades, JanSport’s backpacks have transcended outdoor utility, becoming a go-to for college students, office workers, and travelers. If you happen to be a fan or in the market for a ...

Next time you find yourself at the airport or packing for a trip, consider joining the ranks of those who trust Jansport to ...

the Venture Pack System represents JanSport's entry into the travel category, all while staying true to our expertise in crafting exceptional and long-lasting backpacks." The versatility of the ...

Though the brand began by manufacturing and marketing world-class outdoor backpacks, today's product offerings include daypacks, bags and accessories sold on www.jansport.com, in department ...

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.