Changing garment convertible to carrying bag

Abstract

A combination hooded changing garment and carry bag, providing ample room for a person to change attire in public places without loss of modesty. The garment, preferably made from recycled or recyclable fabric, can be washable or disposable, having a full length center-front opening with separable closure fasteners and wrist area separable fasteners to give sleeves effect, if desired after changing to wear. The garment has a wide, scoop-necked area for ease of overhead access when removing or putting on items underneath. The mesh netting on the hood provides ventilation, and allows the wearer to see out through the mesh, with reduced ability from the outside to see the person wearing the garment. The mesh netting hooded head cover attached to the garment converts to a self-storage bag for the garment and the wet, soiled, or other items.

1 . A combination body covering garment and carry bag for use by a person in changing clothes, said changing garment comprising:
 a) a poncho-type front opening upper body torso portion, partially connected in the back at its lower edge to the top edge of a front opening lower body enclosure portion extending from the waist opening down;   b) an opening sufficient in size for a person to put on said garment and stand within said enclosure with closure means for securing said opening;   c) a mesh viewport hooded portion covering a person's head within the hood's interior integrally connected at, and conforming to, the upper torso portion at the neck and shoulder opening area; and   d) a hood portion containing the garment convertible to a mesh carrying bag.   
     
     
         2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein said hood portion provides a mesh screen facial viewport opening. 
     
     
         3 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein said hood portion is constructed of a mesh material provided with a drawstring closure threaded through a bottom hem casing, said bottom hem open perimeter attached to the neck and shoulder opening area of the upper torso portion of the garment. 
     
     
         4 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the hood portion at the crown of a person's head is constructed of a solid piece of material. 
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the crown of the hood portion forms the bottom of the carry bag. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the removed garment is tucked into the hood portion as the carrying bag for storage and transport.