Bandolier-type pack

Abstract

A bandolier-type pack is described for organizing and storing various baby and parent related gear. The bandolier includes a front portion including a plurality of compartments, and a strap portion including a water-resistant pad secured thereto.

1 . A pack comprising: 
 a front portion; and    a strap portion, the strap portion including a pad made of a water-resistant or waterproof material.    
   
   
       2 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein the front portion is adapted to be worn across a front side of the chest and the strap portion is adapted to be worn across the back.  
   
   
       3 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein the pad can be folded or rolled to form the strap portion or a part thereof, or to be secured to the strap portion.  
   
   
       4 . The pack of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of compartments secured to the front portion.  
   
   
       5 . The pack of  claim 4  wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments is detachable from the front portion.  
   
   
       6 . The pack of  claim 4  wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments contains an insulating material.  
   
   
       7 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein the front portion further comprises a large pocket.  
   
   
       8 . The pack of  claim 1  further comprising an inner compartment secured to or within the pad.  
   
   
       9 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein the pad is releasably attached to the strap portion.  
   
   
       10 . The pack of  claim 1  wherein the strap portion is adjustable and releasably joined at one end to the front portion.  
   
   
       11 . A bandolier comprising: 
 a front portion including a plurality of compartments secured thereto; and    a strap portion including a pad secured thereto.    
   
   
       12 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein the pad can be folded or rolled to form the strap portion or a part thereof, or to be secured to the strap portion.  
   
   
       13 . The bandolier of  claim 11  further comprising an inner compartment secured to or within the pad.  
   
   
       14 . The bandolier of  claim 12  wherein both the pad and the inner compartment are made of a water-resistant or waterproof material.  
   
   
       15 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein the pad is releasably attached to the strap portion.  
   
   
       16 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments is detachable from the front portion.  
   
   
       17 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein the front portion further comprises a large pocket.  
   
   
       18 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein the strap portion is adjustable and releasably joined at one end to the front portion.  
   
   
       19 . The bandolier of  claim 11  wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments contains an insulating material.  
   
   
       20 . A bandolier comprising: 
 a front portion including a plurality of compartments secured thereto;    a strap portion, the strap portion including a pad made of a water-resistant or waterproof material and being releasably joined at one end to the front portion; and    an inner compartment secured to the pad;    wherein the front portion further comprises a large pocket; and    wherein the pad can be folded or rolled to form the strap portion or a part thereof, or to be secured to the strap portion.