Backpack

Abstract

A backpack ( 10 ) has a plurality of storage compartments and pockets ( 50, 56 ) adapted for storing therein one or more components of a tent within the backpack ( 10 ). The pockets ( 50, 56 ) are so disposed within the backpack ( 10 ) that storage of the one or more tent components therein provides structural rigidity and reinforcement to the backpack. In particular, there is a pair of elongated, upright pockets ( 50 ) adapted for storing tent pole members ( 40 ) therein so as to provide a rigid backbone to the backpack ( 10 ), and there is a pocket ( 56 ) located in the base of the backpack ( 10 ) adapted for storing a tent canopy and floor sheet ( 55 ) therein so as to provide a reinforced and cushioned base to the backpack ( 10 ). The backpack ( 10 ) also includes a lumbar support pad ( 30 ) foldably connected thereto and adapted to be folded down from the backpack ( 10 ) to serve as a cushioned seat to the user, the position of the upright main body of the backpack ( 10 ) relative to the folded down pad ( 30 ) being such that the main body serves as a back rest for the user when seated upon the pad.

1 . A backpack comprising storage means, and pocket means adapted for storing therein one or more components of a tent within the backpack, the pocket means being so disposed within the backpack that storage of the one or more tent components therein provides structural rigidity and reinforcement to the backpack.  
   
   
       2 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the pocket means comprises one or more elongated, upright pockets adapted for storing tent pole members therein so as to provide a rigid backbone to the backpack.  
   
   
       3 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the pocket means comprises a pocket located in the base of the backpack, the pocket being adapted for storing a tent canopy and floor sheet therein so as to provide a reinforced and cushioned base to the backpack.  
   
   
       4 . A combined backpack and tent structure comprising a backpack including storage means, and pocket means within the backpack in which is stored a plurality of tent pole members, and a canopy and floor sheet which are removable from the pocket means for assembly of a tent therefrom.  
   
   
       5 . The backpack of  claim 2  where there are two elongated, upright pockets located within a storage compartment of the backpack.  
   
   
       6 . The backpack of  claim 5  wherein each of the pockets has an opening that is closable by a flap.  
   
   
       7 . The backpack of  claim 5  wherein the pockets are symmetrically disposed across an upright axis of the backpack.  
   
   
       8 . The backpack of  claim 3  wherein the pocket has secured therewithin fastening means for releasably fastening the backpack to the tent canopy and base sheet.  
   
   
       9 . A backpack comprising storage means, and a lumbar support pad foldably connected to the backpack and adapted to be folded down from the backpack, when upright, to provide a cushioned seat to a user, a main body of the backpack from which the pad has been folded down serving as a back rest for the user when seated upon the pad.  
   
   
       10 . The backpack of  claim 1  further including a lumbar support pad foldably connected to the backpack and adapted to be folded down from the backpack, when upright, to provide a cushioned seat to a user, a main body of the backpack from which the pad has been folded down serving as a back rest for the user when seated upon the pad.