Abstract: A vest garment with pivotable seat member is provided. The seat member is connected to the interior aspect of the dorsal member of the vest garment and is pivotable between positions for use and for stowing away. Straps support the seat member from the vest to create an effective chair when the seat member is lowered for use, and the straps are adjustable so that the angular orientation of the seat member with respect to the vest can be adjusted for comfort to the user. When not in use, the seat member is swung back inside the vest and stowed against the dorsal member. The dorsal portion of the vest fabric and the seat member are reinforced with rigid edges for seating comfort and structural support.

Abstract: A combination gear pack and pivotable seat member is provided. The seat member is connected at the bottom of the gear pack and is pivotable between positions over a range in respect to the front and the rear of the pack. Straps support the seat member from the pack to create an effective chair, and the straps are adjustable so that the angular orientation of the seat member with respect to the pack can be adjusted for comfort to the user. The pack and the seat member are reinforced with rigid edges for seating comfort and structural support. The seat member, when not in use as a chair, can also be swung back to compressively secure a load against the pack.

Abstract: A pivotable seat member for a backpack frame is provided. A seat member is pivotally attached to the backpack frame to provide seating support for the user during times of rest and, when used with a sling, to provide support to a carried load during use. The seat member is supported from the frame by adjustable straps to form a backed chair structure. The seat member is pivotable between positions on either side of the frame so that the backpack frame can be used as a free standing chair or by securing against a tree to provide an elevated seated position.