Jansport Backpacks Offer Something for Everyone

Jansport backpacks can be purchased at bookstores, department stores, specialty shops, sporting good stores and from online retailers. Occasionally, you will see a small selection at “club” stores (Costco, Sam’s, etc). Some online retailers are able to offer deep discounts by buying in bulk. You will pay more at small bookstores and specialty shops because of the retail markup.



Jansport was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1967 by Jan Lewis and Murray Pletz. The brand is now owned by the VF Corporation, one of the largest apparel companies in the world. The home office for Jansport backpacks is currently in San Leandro, California, where they share offices with “The North Face”, a sibling company. The brand is known for its lifetime warranty, as well as its history of innovative designs. The packs are particularly popular among students due to the unique features that the bags have, including separate padded areas for laptops, zippered pockets for pencils, pens and other small items, internal key ring clips and pockets for carrying water bottles.

Any mother can tell you that these are some of the most durable bags that money can buy. It is not unusual for a single bag to last for years and years. Usually, the child’s needs outgrow the pack, long before the pack wears out. The company also offers a variety of accessories, include wallets and gym bags. Their line of luggage has increased significantly over the years. You can choose duffle bags or expandable uprights with in-line skate wheels and stow-away handles.

The artist series collection consists of unique limited edition Jansport backpacks. The exterior artwork was designed by underground artists like Julie West and Erik Otto. The idea was to move away from the plain black canvas pack to something that could reflect the individual’s tastes, interests or attitude. The latest in the series is called “Houses” and was created by Erik Otto.

The “Heritage” series is another limited edition collection that includes packs displaying the American, British, Canadian or Japanese flag. The “reclaimed” packs are also unique. Because of their lifetime warranty, a small number of packs are returned. When that happens, the warranty center takes the packs that cannot be repaired and their parts are given new life by being used in a new pack. You may find the stripes and added decorations appealing, as well as the inclusion of recycled material.

Jansport backpacks offer something for everyone. Now they are easier than ever to buy online. You don’t have to settle for the limited selection available from your local department store. Shopping for the right pack is important with Jansport. It may be with you for the rest of your life.