It proved a capable companion for traveling, commuting, and hiking. And the Mystery Ranch influence is apparent.

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

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 ...

In the late 1960s, Murray and his girlfriend Jan Lewis founded JanSport (see what they did there?), a local manufacturer of recreation equipment such as backpacks, tents and sleeping bags.

Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory founded JanSport in 1967 with his future wife (Jan, the company’s namesake).

Some of our favorite backpacks for the 2024-2025 school year include a simple, lightweight classic from JanSport, a stylish leather bag from Coach and a sporty option from lLululemon. No matter ...

Here, you’ll find a wide array of options that’ll fit any tween’s needs — from timeless styles by classic brands like Jansport or Herschel to fashion-forward bags that’ll be sure to turn ...

Murray McCory, JanSport co-founder and backpack creator, dies at 80 Nov. 7, 2024 Updated Fri., Nov. 8, 2024 at 9:10 p.m. JanSport co-founders Murray McCory and Jan Peterson circa 1968.

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