Abstract: An upper body garment assembly for integrating a backpack into a garment includes a garment that has a body and a pair of sleeves. A pair of first mating members is each coupled to the body of the garment. A backpack is provided that has a plurality of storage compartments for storing objects. A pair of second mating members is provided each of the second mating members is disposed on the backpack. Each of the second mating members releasably engages a respective one of the first mating members for attaching the backpack to the body of the garment.