Backpacks are a popular choice for travelers who prefer a hands-free experience. They come in various sizes and styles, from small daypacks to large hiking backpacks. When choosing a backpack, it’s ...

What is it like to rent a ‘fondue backpack’ in the Swiss Alps and hike to? Sarah Kuta does what all good cheese lovers do and ...

This guide to the best hiking backpacks and daypacks first appeared in the April 2023 issue of The Great Outdoors. It is ...

A backpack sized for daytime use will probably see more use than almost any other item of your kit. After well-fitting ...

Outdoor Vitals has recently come on my radar within the last year or so. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with everything I’ve ...

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

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Having the perfect travel backpack can make or break your adventure. Check out our top picks to see which travel backpacks ...

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

A Seattle-area native who grew up hiking, camping and tinkering with industrial equipment ... Mr. McCory’s pack was lighter ...

AlwaysWithYou #JanSport "RIP Murray McCory" I still own a bunch of JanSport backpacks and they were the inspiration for ...

Murray McCory, co-founder of JanSport credited with developing many of the brand’s iconic products, passed away in Seattle, ...