Catalog and Online Ivar Retailers

While Ivar® branded product is sold in many retail store locations (mostly in California, with some in Mississippi) and elsewhere, there are a few catalog and online retailers consumers should consider:

Catalogs:
• Magellan's Travel Supplies catalog.
• TravelSmith catalog.

Online Retailers:
• Magellans.com
• TravelSmith.com
• eBags.com
• SchoolBackpackStore.com

Proud Sponsor of the San Francisco Marathon and Presidio 10 Events

Ivar Backpacks was a proud sponsor of the Presidio 10 race, which took place on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Centered in the historic Presidio of San Francisco, the Presidio 10 is a 10 mile foot race that includes a run across the Golden Gate Bridge and back. All proceeds of the event go to benefit The Guardsmen and The Ashlyn Dyer Foundation.

The San Francisco Marathon is also being sponsored by Ivar Backpacks this year. Spanning 26.2 miles - with an optional half marathon race - the SF Marathon takes runners across the Golden Gate bridge, through Golden Gate Park, down the Haight, and past the SF Giant's ballpark, among other areas of the city. This event will be taking place on Sunday, August 2, 2008. This is the first time Ivar has sponsored the SF Marathon.

The Ivar Backpack Company is a proud sponsor of these events and athletes - and especially the wonderful causes/organizations and overall healthy lifestyle these events represent.

About The Guardsmen: Formed in 1947, this San Francisco organization contributes support and funding efforts targeting at-risk San Francisco Bay Area at-risk youths. By way of a number of educational and social programs, The Guardsmen help facilitate indoor and outdoor educational programs.

About The Ashlyn Dyer Foundation: On March 2, 2006, Ashlyn Dyer was the victim of a hit and run accident while on a morning run in the Presidio of San Francisco. She tragically passed away as a result of sever Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  In honor of Ashlyn, the purpose of The Ashlyn Dyer Foundation is to support neurological research and to make a positive impact for others affected with TBI (Note: Over 50,000 people die for TBI each year!).

About The Ivar Backpack Company: Designer of a new backpack product line (Ivar® Brand) designed for comfort and organization delivered by way of a patented internal shelf design. The concept was created in 1998 by Ian C. Ivarson while he was a high school student in Marin County of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Created by a High School Student!

In 1998, Ian Ivarson realized all backpacks worked the same way. Throw your stuff in and it all falls to an uncomfortable, unorganized, and unhealthy mess at the bottom - they're basically open sacks! Fed up with the lack of backpack advancements, Ian developed and patented an innovative internal shelf design for ideal weight distribution, comfort, and organization.

Ian sold his first backpack to his University of Denver roommate launched Ivar following graduation.

More information can be found on Ian C. Ivarson (shown above in a publicity photograph) in Wikipedia at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Ivarson

Ivar Backpack Official Website

Want to learn more about the Ivar Backpack and shelf design concept for optimal comfort and organization? Please visit their website at ivarpack.com for more information!

Customer Reviews

"Ivar is the most comfortable and ergonomically correct backpack I have ever seen."

~Dr. Holly Klopfer, DPT, San Rafael, California

"This may change the way backpacks are made."

~Dr. Heidi Orloff, University of Puget Sound

"My son loves the backpack - the feel and organization of it."

~Jeanne M., Parent in San Bruno, California

"It's the perfect bag for bringing my stuff to work, or to the gym or across town. Whether it's my papers or clothes, they're stabilized and organized!"
~Julian G., Design Professional in San Franisco, California

"When I commute and carry a change of clothes, a laptop and shoes, it all seems to sit in one spot on the back with the heavy stuff concentrated on the bottom. But with this, the weight is spread across your whole back."
~Matt Adams, Co-Owner of Mike's Bikes Stores, San Rafael, California

"I purchased this backpack for my son. He loves it! In his words, 'this bag is slamming and the kids in school say it looks cool!'"
~Israel L., Parent, Brooklyn, New York

"I've been searching for a backpack that won't leave my shoulders sore after just 20 minutes of carrying it... I was most impressed by the internal shelves... What a great idea you've created!"
~Jill T., California

"Kids carry such heavy stuff and all the books gloom together. But this keeps things separate and easy to find during class."
~Peter Van Camerik, Owner of Arch Rival Stores, Greenbrae, California