Abstract: A modular leash accessory system includes a first pouch having an interior compartment and an exterior surface. The first pouch is securable to an animal leash.

Abstract: An air breathing battery apparatus is connected to the hollow tubing of a backpack frame to provide an uninterrupted, water-resistant, light-weight power supply during extended remote operations in the field. Air breathing power sources are connected to the hollow tubes of the backpack assembly to provide a constant uninterrupted air supply in a relatively small package that fits easily into the backpack frame with only negligible added weight. The positioning of the air breathing power source in a backpack composed of hollow tubing also protects the battery from inclement weather or when the user is in water, for example, while fording a river or stream, to permit the uninterrupted use of the electronics powered by the battery.

Abstract: An air breathing battery apparatus is connected to the hollow tubing of a backpack frame to provide an uninterrupted, water-resistant, light-weight power supply during extended remote operations in the field. Air breathing power sources are connected to the hollow tubes of the backpack assembly to provide a constant uninterrupted air supply in a relatively small package that fits easily into the backpack frame with only negligible added weight. The positioning of the air breathing power source in a backpack composed of hollow tubing also protects the battery from inclement weather or when the user is in water, for example, while fording a river or stream, to permit the uninterrupted use of the electronics powered by the battery.

Abstract: An equine weight training system for efficiently weight training a horse so that the horse may comfortably carry a bouncing load (e.g. individual, etc.) upon their back. The equine weight training system generally includes a saddle tree to be positioned upon a back of a horse and a harness device including a plurality of straps to loop over and attach to the saddle tree and around the horse, wherein the plurality of straps extend outwardly from the harness device. A plurality of pouches extend from the harness device, wherein a plurality of weighted objects are removably positioned within the plurality of pouches. The plurality of weighted objects are inserted and removed from the plurality of pouches to accustom a horse to weight positioned upon a back of a horse.

Abstract: Embodiments of a pack system for bearing animals includes a large support panel for contacting a substantial area of the animal upon which it is placed. Preferably, the central longitudinal axis of the support panel is curved to contour to the animal's back. A plurality of bags or other carrying devices are connected to the support panel near four comers of the support panel, so that the weight of the load is widely-distributed on the animal, instead of on a small surface area of the animal behind the saddle as is the case in most conventional saddle bags. Fastening straps may be included to extend around the chest and the rear quarters of the animal to further stabilize the support panel with its bags, and the saddle which rests on the support system. Unlike conventional saddlebag systems, the invented system does not require attachment to or support from the saddle.

Abstract: A dog harness having two straps down opposite sides of the dog is modified to add reachably attachable and detachable supply carrying means by use of hook and loop connections between the straps and a pair of sheets mounting pouches for carrying supplies. An additional sheet mounting additional pouches extends over the back of the dog behind the harness and is detachable attached by hooks and loops between the rear strap and a margin of the additional sheet where the rear strap overlaps said rear margin.

Abstract: An apparatus and method enabling a dog to carry one pack or a plurality of packs near the front and top of the dog's back thereby providing comfort and stability to the dog. The apparatus includes a flexible surface member for holding packs, a Y-shape strap assembly for maintaining the flexible surface member in a desired position and additional strap assembly for maintaining the flexible member.

Abstract: A pair of saddlebags has a unibody construction provided by an elongated, single piece, base panel that forms the wide sides of the saddlebags that rest on the horse and forms the entry side of the saddlebags. A removable liner contains rigid insulation to help retain the shape of the saddlebags as it maintains an even temperature inside the saddlebags. The lids of the saddlebags are biased to be self closing. Extra storage pouches are formed on the smaller side panels of the saddlebags and a carrying and storage handle is sewn onto the base panel and into the individual saddlebags.

Abstract: A light weight, adjustable dog harness enabling a dog to carry at least one container is provided. A vertically disposed, adjustable trunk strap tightly encircles a trunk of the dog. A buckle is included at the ends of the adjustable trunk strap at a point below the belly of the dog such that the strap tightness may be adjusted to accommodate dogs of differing size. A U-shaped, horizontally disposed chest strap encircles the chest area of the dog and is fastened at both ends to the adjustable trunk strap on each side of the dog. A U-shaped vertically disposed, fixed shoulder trunk strap encircles the upper back area of the dog, is located forward of the adjustable trunk strap, and is fastened to the chest strap on each side of the dog. A horizontally disposed back strap is fastened to the adjustable circular trunk strap at one end and to the fixed U-shaped shoulder trunk strap at the other end along the center of the dog's back.

Abstract: A clothing travel bag adapted to be carried over the shoulder of the user. The bag includes a relatively thin, generally rectangular garment bag connected to a substantially smaller, generally rectangular clothes pouch by a relatively thin, flexible web. The intersection between the web and the garment bag is offset from the center of the garment bag to provide clearance for the neck of the user. The angle between the garment bag and clothes pouch is preferably about thirty degrees so that both the bag and the pouch are level when they are carried. A releasable fastener, such as a zipper, releasably secures the web to the garment bag so that the garment bag may be separated from the clothes pouch when articles are to be removed from the bag and pouch.

Abstract: Carrier apparatus for a packhorse includes a pair of cabinets, each constructed of a rigid, unitary shell of upwardly convergent configuration having a door forming an inclined front panel portion also serving as a table in open position and removable, internal shelf separations for carrying items of various sizes. Each cabinet is contoured on the rear or inner side thereof to generally conform to the sides of the packhorse. Nylon straps or mounting frames suspend the cabinets on each side of the horse in a balanced arrangement from a pair of cross bucks. Further, each cabinet has a flat, rigid base, a flat, horizontal top surface, and substantially vertical rear side extending downwardly from an upper concave surface forming a part of the shell so that when the cabinets are removed from the horse they can be placed back-to-back on the ground with no other support such that the combination of the top surfaces provides an additional enlarged flat working surface or table top.