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

Jansport is one of the most beloved, well-priced backpack brands for students of all ages, thanks to ultradurable packs that are structured enough to keep your things safe, yet flexible enough to ...

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.

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