Abstract: The invention relates to a bracket for a collapsible frame. The bracket has a frame holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of a frame of a structure therein and an arm holding recess configured to receive and/or releasably secure a portion of an arm of a structure therein. The body has an axis around which an arm fixed to the bracket can turn, with respect to a frame held by the bracket, between an open position and closed position. The body has a tab or formation configured in the arm holding region to inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket between an open position and closed position. The bracket has a brace releasably attached to the body and configured to further inhibit movement of an arm located in the bracket. The invention also relates to a structure having such a bracket.

Abstract: A personal hydration system has a contoured panel (300) attached to a surface (506) of a mounting panel (500). The contoured panel (300) resists bending and is shaped to conform to a human spine. The perimeter (504) of the mounting panel (500) is attached to a seam (104) between the upper panel (101) and lower panel (102) of a hydration reservoir (100), forcing the hydration reservoir (100) to conform to a human back.

Abstract: A custom molded hipbelt for a backpack and method for molding it to a user comprising the steps of (1) providing a belt blank assembly of a thermo-moldable foam material within a sewn or laminated shell, (2) heating the foam portion of the blank sufficiently to allow molding of the foam while preventing the heating of non-moldable hardware, (3) positioning the blank on the hips of a user as it would be worn in use and (4) simulating a load, while allowing the foam material to cool and set in a form custom molded to the user.

Abstract: An element of exercising apparatus intended to support the body of a user and equipment being manipulated has upstanding, mutually parallel legs interconnected by a body supporting platform. Opposed ends of the platform are independently adjustably and disconnectably connected at selected locations along the length of the legs. Equipment supporting rails extend between opposed legs and are adjustably and disconnectably connected thereto. An element of exercising apparatus intended to be manipulated by a user is comprised of a central column from which a plurality of supportive members rigidly radiate. A weight retaining column extends from each supportive member in parallel relation to the central column. A lifting arrangement is adjustably connected to the central column to enable a user to lift the apparatus. A method of exercising can be engaged in using the exercising apparatus by initially resting on the body supporting platform and manipulating weighted equipment in an exercising routine.