Abstract: A utility bucket backpack apparatus having an upper strap and a lower strap may have each of the upper and lower straps connected to two backpack straps. The lower strap may further be connected to a bottom strap. The upper strap may further be connected to two handle straps. The upper strap and the lower strap may also be removably connected to the outer circumference of a utility bucket.

Abstract: A carry bag may include a container portion and a strap portion. The container portion defines an interior compartment for containing objects, and the strap portion extends from the container portion. At least one of the container portion and the strap portion include (a) a base element formed from a two-dimensional material and (b) a strand formed from a one-dimensional material. The strand lies adjacent to and substantially parallel to a surface of the base element for a distance of at least five centimeters.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems for engaging and transporting a camera, particularly a camera having a removable lens attached thereto. The systems generally comprise a combination of two adjustable straps working in concert. Particularly, a first adjustable strap comprises means to engage the removable lens, such as a ball connector/strap receiving component, a shoulder pad end and a strap end connected via a safety buckle and a slide disposed on the strap end. Optionally, in the system, the ball connector may be threaded to a mount plate which is threaded to the removable lens. The shoulder pad end has a connecting ring to removably connect the second adjustable strap that comprises a first adjustable strap part with a slide and a second strap part with a means for engaging the camera connectable by a safety buckle. Also provided is an adjustable camera strap comprising the second adjustable strap as described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning element when the free end of the door is released.

Abstract: A shoulder harness includes a harness network (102) composed of right and left shoulder belts (104) and a side-fitting belt (114) for fitting on the left side of an operator's chest and joining at one end with front ends of the shoulder belts (104) on a stomach area of the operator. The shoulder harness further includes an intermediary member (120) connected to the harness network (102) via a holding member (122) and supporting a hook (108) for retaining a working machine. The right and left shoulder belts (104) are shaped asymmetric such that a shoulder-fitting portion (110Le) of the left shoulder belt (104Le) curves or slants toward the working machine retained on the hanging element (108).

Abstract: The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning system when the free end of the door is released. The receiver is tapered to easily fit into the lower compartment and remain in that compartment due to friction with the walls defining the compartment.

Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying system for a rucksack with at least one accommodation container with at least two shoulder straps which connect the rucksack to a carrier, with each shoulder strap having at least two strap sections, and with each shoulder strap having at least one first releasable connecting device which connects the two strap sections to one another. The carrying system according to the invention is characterized in that a triggering device is provided which can be operated by the carrier and is connected to at least two releasable connecting devices in such a way that the connecting devices are released substantially without a time delay when the triggering device is operated.

Abstract: The D.A.S. Dual Action Stabilizer invention combines the backpack load-bearing strap and the backpack hip-belt strap to function as one working unit. When the D.A.S. invention is installed onto a backpack the user of the backpack stabilizes their backpack load when they tighten their hip-belt. This simplifies the fitting process and saves time for the backpack user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications device, and exchange data using wireless communication, a battery, and a harness for securing the probe, display, computer, and battery to a person's body.

Abstract: A carrier (10) of the backpack type is provided for use by motorcyclists to carry their travel requirements and a motor cycle helmet (26) when on or off the motorcycle. The carrier (10) has a bag (11) of flexible textile material with adjustable shoulder straps (12), waist strap (16) and chest strap (13). The bag (11) has a main compartment (22) and a lower compartment (25) adapted to receive the helmet (26) inside it so that the carrier (10) can be freestanding when placed on the ground. The lower compartment (25) folds and is contained by a securing panel (28) to the base of the main compartment (22) when no helmet (26) is in the lower compartment (25).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a backpack comprising a pair of shoulder straps, a plurality of attachment loops attached to at least a peripheral edge of the shoulder straps and a sternum strap removably attached to the attachment loops.

Abstract: A specialized backpack including a backpack body with a storage compartment having an openable region and a back panel including a headgear mounting flap with a cuff forming an opening through which a dome a hard-shell head gear with a rim may be passed through to retain the rim against the back panel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bifurcated carrier pack for electively transporting snowboard equipment either in a traditional, back-mounted position or in an unconventional, hip-mounted position. A snowboard may be removably attached to the bifurcated pack while in a back-mounted position for transportation and detachment ease. When the user elects to remove the snowboard from the pack, the bifurcated pack may be easily configured to a hip-mounted position to shift the user's center of gravity from a superior center of gravity to an inferior center of gravity for improving the downhill snowboarding experience. The bifurcated pack comprises a pair of storage compartments, two shoulder straps and an abdominal encircling belt. At the election of the user, the storage compartments may be pivoted about their lower half to achieve either a back-mounted configuration or a hip-mounted configuration. The shoulder straps secure the storage compartments in place while in either configuration.

Abstract: A harness-like fishing gear holder vest upon which various pouches are mounted for storing fishing supplies and caught fish. The harness includes two shoulder straps on which are attached six pockets, three on the front of each straps. The two straps are attached to a waist belt, which has two additional pouches attached to the sides. A chest strap is provided between the two shoulder straps. Two adjustable rod-holding rings for holding a fishing rod are attached to the straps. This enables the user's hands to be free for performing various other activities. A detachable line cutter and a snap hook are placed on the waist belt by looped snap bands. Pouches are attached to the shoulder straps by clamp-like clips. The device is fully adjustable, fastened with VELCRO belt and shoulder adjustment. The vest is worn by an angler while wading in water up to his chest.

Abstract: The present invention is a beach equipment carrying apparatus which is used to carry various items needed and used when visiting a beach or similar location. The apparatus includes a frame member, which can be adjustable in height, on which a plurality of components and compartments can be connected. The present invention further includes a hanger or hangers which are mounted to the frame member and on which beach going materials can be hung, including beach chairs. The present invention can also include a number of straps connected to the frame member to be used as shoulder straps, support straps or straps to hold down items secured to the apparatus.

Abstract: A personal hydration system with a flow-restricting device. The hydration system includes a fluid reservoir configured to store fluid and a tube assembly that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to deliver fluid to a user's mouth, such as via a mouthpiece. The system further includes a flow-restricting device that is configured to selectively restrict the flow of drink fluid between the reservoir and the mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the flow-restricting device includes a body and a rotatable core.

Abstract: A backpack (1) has two shoulder straps (2, 3) extending obliquely downward crosswise from one or the other side of the upper end area (4) of the backpack (1) to the lower end area (5) and each consisting of an upper portion (6, 7) and a lower portion (8, 9) which are interconnected by a buckle in the chest area. The buckle is formed by a snap buckle (11) comprising a snap-in part (12) and a receiving part (13). The upper portion (6) of the first shoulder strap (2) and the lower portion (9) of the second shoulder strap (3) are fastened to the snap-in part (12), and the upper portion (7) of the second shoulder strap (3) and the lower portion (8) of the first shoulder strap (2) to the receiving part (13).

Abstract: A utility bag system for holding items therein and wearing on the shoulders and around the waist of a user. The utility bag system includes a waist panel and a lower panel coupled thereto to form therebetween a spaced apart pair of side pockets and a middle pocket interposed between the side pockets with each pocket having an upper opening therein. A pair of elongate flexible shoulder straps each have a pair of opposite ends coupled to a top edge of the waist panel.

Abstract: A backpack assembly in which the straps are connected across the wearer's chest by a easy to connect and disconnect coupling member. Alternately, the snaps can be connected so that they extend vertically along the chest.