Backpacks have come a long way from their original utilitarian function. These days, backpacks are both functional, carrying books, overnight gear or supplies, and stylish. Whether you are living the ...

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 ...

Looking for a bag that will stand the test of time? JanSport backpacks are so rugged that the manufacturer will guarantee them for your whole lifetime. They’re great for casual wear, school, work, ...

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 ...

Murray McCory, a free-spirited outdoorsman who co-founded the rugged gear and pack company JanSport, designed a widely imitated dome tent, and created a durable but lightweight backpack that ...

For today’s kids, it must be difficult to imagine a time before backpacks. They’re ubiquitous in classrooms and on school buses around the country and have been for decades. But as late as the 1960s, ...