Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation system for clothing, in particular preferably watertight sports clothing, consisting of preferably watertight fabric, in which ventilation openings are provided which are covered by shingle-like overlaps of the fabric. In accordance with the invention, the air openings are closed by a flexible, three-dimensionally cross-linked spacer material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation system for clothing, in particular preferably watertight sports clothing, consisting of preferably watertight fabric, in which ventilation openings are provided which are covered by shingle-like overlaps of the fabric. In accordance with the invention, the air openings are closed by a flexible, three-dimensionally cross-linked spacer material.

Abstract: A backpack having a bow-shaped frame incorporated into its backside and two carrying straps is provided, in which the carrying straps are attached directly or indirectly to a strap that can be adjustably slid longitudinally along the backpack backside, and is connected to the backpack by its free ends in an area in which free ends of the bow-shaped frame end.

Abstract: A sleeping bag having a zip fastener of the zipper or slide fastener type extending from the foot end up to the head end thereof. More specifically, the sleeping bags may be of practically any kind of design; however, especially down-filled sleeping bags which are of conventional rectangular shape as well as of the so-called mummy configuration. The zip fastener extends continually from the foot end to the head end of the sleeping bag runs between the foot end and the head end of the sleeping bag in a generally S-shaped or curvilinear path. Preferably, the zip fastener extends along the side of the bag in the region of the foot end, and in the region of the head end is formed as a central zip fastener located on the chest side of a user.

Abstract: A support for carrying loads on the back is provided and has a back-plate which on one side follows the shape of the human body and on the other side has means for securing the loads. The support has a plurality of differently-sized openings arranged in mirror-image symmetry in relation to its central axis and intended for securing the loads to be carried. The openings are positioned and laid out in such a manner as to provide a system for arranging the loads to be carried.

Abstract: The ski binding encompasses a toe unit (1) which holds the ski boot at its toe and releases if necessary at an adjustable release moment, as well as a heel binding (2), which holds the ski boot heel and releases if necessary at an adjustable release moment. Both the toe unit (1) as well as the heel binding (2) are mounted along solid guide tracks (5,6) attached lengthwise to the ski so that they can be locked into position and can be slid lengthwise.The toe unit (1) is joined to the heel binding (2) through a connector element (3). In the toe unit (1) or the heel binding (2) a device is provided for through which the toe unit (1) and the heel binding (2) are simultaneously movable lengthwise along the ski. The heel binding (2) which is connected to the toe unit (1) through the connector element (3) is situated in its solid guide track to be not locked into position and to be slideable lengthwise.

Abstract: A back saddle is provided having a back bag member worn at the rear of the waist of a person. A knapsack is attached to said back saddle preferably at the top side of said back bag. Said back bag serves the knapsack as a bottom and as an attachment to the person. The knapsack is additionally fixed to the body of the person through shoulder belts.