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JanSport® Launches Holiday 2009 Career Collection

San Leandro, Calif., (July 21, 2009) - JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today unveiled its new Career Collection, launching November 2009. Merging JanSport's premium technology with a modern, sleek new look, the Career Collection includes five bags: the Rush Hour, Tarmack, Curbside, A-Train, and the Hookey. Designed for those on the go, the five-piece career collection offers durable fabrics, strategic organization, comfortable straps, and fast magnetic closures for convenient everyday use.

 

Rush Hour
"Rush hour" now has a whole new meaning. The new Rush Hour bag can take you to any destination imaginable with its full zippered 15" laptop sleeve for fast airport screening; deluxe organizer, and dynamic expandable magnetic closure.

 

Tarmack
For the slightly larger load, this single-strap messenger bag is anything but traditional, boasting a full zippered 17" laptop sleeve which conveniently opens for fast airport screening as well as a deluxe organizer and dynamic expandable magnetic closure.

Curbside
To make getting out of the office a little bit faster, this vertical messenger bag features a dynamic expandable magnetic closure to save time when on the go. Other unique features include an adjustable padded shoulder strap, a deluxe organizer and a full zippered 15" laptop sleeve for easy airport access.

A-Train
The A-Train messenger bag offers two main compartments for versatile storage, a deluxe organizer, tuck-away S-curve strap, and a slightly larger 17" laptop sleeve made to make traveling through the airport feel like a breeze.

 

Hookey
The Hookey brings a distinct style to the everyday backpack making the career part look easy. Pack details include a 15" laptop sleeve made for effortless airport screening, deluxe organizer, and S-curve straps with yoke style grab handle.

The new JanSport Career collection will be available at select retailers beginning Holiday 2009.

About JanSport®
Founded in 1967, JanSport is the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, JanSport stands for fun and discovery. The company's products are sold in retail stores throughout the world. For more information, visit www.jansport.com.

About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, action sports, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler®, Lee®, Riders®, The North Face®, Vans®, Reef®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, JanSport®, Napapijri®, Nautica®, Kipling®, John Varvatos®, 7 For All Mankind®, lucy®, Ella Moss®, Splendid®, Majestic® and Red Kap®.

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