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.

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

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

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 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, ...

The Cincinnati Fire Department has cleared a polling location of threats in Hyde Park after it was evacuated on Election Day due to an abandoned backpack found at the site. According to the ...

With Sauber confirming F2 driver Gabriel Bortoleto for 2025 and beyond, current Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas may explore a reserve driver role at Mercedes for the next Formula 1 season.

With the current NFL season reaching its midway point, NFL.com and NFL Network analysts picked all eight AFC and NFC division winners and six wild-card teams Wednesday. The 27 experts voted on who ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

We asked our team members at Insider to share their selections for the best work bags for women and explain what they love about them. And if you need a fresh outfit to pair with your work bag ...