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If you want to go far, go together

As global citizens, we’re aware of the small but significantly positive impact a company like JanSport can have. Backed By JanSport is a collection of our efforts to share weight and voice with like minded organizations bringing goodness into the world.

Our Community Impact

Basketball Court Reno
Basketball Court Reno

By partnering with a local Denver artist, Detour, we were able to renovate a basketball court in Montbello and donated a pack to every students in a nearby school.

Bike Workshops
Bike Workshops

We built and donated 110 bikes for Denver students, just in time for back to school.

Pack Donations
Pack Donations

10,000 backpacks donated to the World Central Kitchen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and over 8,500 donated to Denver area schools.

Initiatives We Care About

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The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Their crisis counselors are trained to answer calls from LGBTQ young people who reach out to their free, confidential 24/7 Lifeline, chat, and text crisis services when they are feeling suicidal or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk.

The Coolest Backpacks to Vibe With in 2024

The Coolest Backpacks to Vibe With in 2024

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TikTok Fashion Trends: Your Trusty Backpack

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Best Work Backpacks for Every Type of Worker (And What to Pack)

Best Work Backpacks for Every Type of Worker (And What to Pack)

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What’s In Your Backpack? The Top 7 Backpack Accessories You Need

What’s In Your Backpack? The Top 7 Backpack Accessories You Need

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A Space-Inspired Backpack That’s Out Of This World

A Space-Inspired Backpack That’s Out Of This World

Have you ever looked up at the stars and spotted the Big Dipper or Pegasus constellations? Stargazing from home is fun, but did you know you can see stars and...
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How to Choose the Perfect Black Backpack

How to Choose the Perfect Black Backpack

Black backpacks are perennially popular style staples—and for good reason. Always on trend and never out of fashion, they’re a worthy investment and something you’ll wear for years to come....
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5 Cute Ways to Style a Fanny Pack

5 Cute Ways to Style a Fanny Pack

Fanny packs—or waist packs, if you’re fancy—were once considered a retro fad and definitely not high fashion. But, in recent years with athleisure and street style taking over the runways,...
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7 Bags To Nail the Y2K Aesthetic

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There’s a lot to love about the Y2K aesthetic. An exciting era where everyone was super future-focused, between the late 90s and early 2000s, style was all about coordinating a...
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Backpacks From the Upside Down? Meet the New Stranger Things Collection

Backpacks From the Upside Down? Meet the New Stranger Things Collection

To celebrate the fourth season of the cult-favorite Netflix series, JanSport is thrilled to announce a new collection in partnership with ‘Stranger Things’ which allows fans to connect with their...
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7 Floral Backpacks to Fit Your Cottagecore Aesthetic

7 Floral Backpacks to Fit Your Cottagecore Aesthetic

Nothing brightens up your look like a pretty floral print. Here are some of the quaintest and most charming floral bags and accessories to rock this spring. After a long...
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How to Pick the Right Bag for You

How to Pick the Right Bag for You

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How to Make Your Backpack Stand Out

How to Make Your Backpack Stand Out

Make your backpack your own with these DIY backpack decorating ideas Whether you're tired of mistaking someone else’s backpack for your own or want a bag that stands out as...
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The Heritage Collection: Stylish, Durable Backpacks with a ‘90s Twist

The Heritage Collection: Stylish, Durable Backpacks with a ‘90s Twist

The ‘90s were a treasure trove of wacky pop culture and iconic fashions—so it seemed only natural that our new Heritage Collection should take inspiration from the decade. Say hello...
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Quality And Durability You Can Trust

Quality And Durability You Can Trust

Life Happens. JanSport crafts quality and durable packs to last a lifetime for all your life’s adventures. Sometimes things happen. So, whether you ripped it on a zip line in...
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