While the binders themselves are not patented, each used patented elements like the diagonal folder that are credited to Wyant. There’s no question the Trapper Keeper was the offspring of these ...

Did you know that many K-12 districts actually ban Trapper Keepers? As a card-carrying Gen X’er, the phrase “Trapper Keeper” immediately strikes a chord. Trapper Keepers still exist, but in the early ...

Like scrunchies and crushed velvet, trapper keepers aren’t just a fad of the ’90s anymore. Trapper keepers are making a comeback, and there’s a good reason why: they’re one of the most well-researched ...

Remember the Trapper Keeper? Part binder, part filing system with Velcro closures and unique designs, the original Trapper Keeper by Mead was a classroom icon of the ’80s and ’90s. While the Trapper ...

Editor's Note (06/24): When E. Bryant Crutchfield passed away at the age of 85 in 2022, he left behind a legacy—and more than a little controversy. After mainstream media outlets cited this article to ...