Abstract: A tent with a retractable fly and a method for selectively adjusting the fly from inside the tent is disclosed. The tent includes a shell, a frame configured to support the shell, and a sheet adjustably coupled to the tent. The sheet may adjust between a substantially extended position and a substantially retracted position by a person inside of the tent. The method includes providing a cord having a first end attached to the fly and a second end disposed inside the tent, and actuating the position of the fly by adjusting the length of cord disposed inside the tent.

Abstract: A rectangular frame for supporting the backpack having a pair of shoulder straps, the frame including a pair of cross members and a pair of fittings for securing the shoulder straps to the frame, the fittings including a main section having a series of parallel slots, a semi-circular member at each end of the main section for securing the fittings to the cross members and a slotted ring mounted on each shoulder strap, the ring being of a size to pass through the slots and rotatable with respect to the shoulder strap to lock the strap in the slots in the fitting.