Carrying Device

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards improved systems and methods for the transportation of articles that keep belongings separate, organized and dry. The carrying device includes a bag having an internal compartment, the bag defining an opening for providing access to the internal compartment. The carrying device also includes an integrally formed, attached or removable impermeable device shaped and sized for placement within the internal compartment.

1 . A carrying device for carrying and stowage of articles, comprising:
 a bag having an internal compartment, the bag defining an opening for providing access to the internal compartment; and   an impermeable device shaped and sized for placement within the internal compartment or integrally formed or attached to the bag, the impermeable device having a bottom portion, the bottom portion being fluid impermeable and supported by the bag.   
   
   
       2 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , wherein the impermeable device includes a cavity defined by the bottom portion and one or more side walls extending from the bottom portion. 
   
   
       3 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , wherein the bag includes a movable flap configured to cover the opening, the flap being at least partially attachable to the bag through a releasable fastening device. 
   
   
       4 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , wherein the bag includes an additional opening for providing access to the internal compartment, said additional opening being closeable through one or more drawstrings. 
   
   
       5 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , further comprising a first receptacle located within the internal compartment, the first receptacle being formed of an air permeable mesh material. 
   
   
       6 . The carrying device in  claim 5 , further comprising a second receptacle located within the internal compartment, the second receptacle being formed of a moisture inhibiting or impermeable material. 
   
   
       7 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the bag is formed of an air permeable mesh material. 
   
   
       8 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , wherein the impermeable device includes a moisture absorbent material located within the cavity of the impermeable device. 
   
   
       9 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment feature for permanent or releasable attachment of the impermeable device to the bag. 
   
   
       10 . The carrying device of  claim 9 , wherein the attachment feature comprises a hook and latch mechanism, mechanical fastener, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       11 . The carrying device in  claim 1 , further comprising one or more handles, straps, or combinations thereof for carrying the carrying device. 
   
   
       12 . A carrying device configured for carrying and stowage of winter related articles, comprising:
 an air permeable bag formed at least in part of a mesh material and having an internal compartment, the bag defining a first opening for providing access to the internal compartment and a movable flap configured to cover at least a portion of the first opening, the flap being at least partially attachable to the bag through a releasable fastening device, the bag also defining a second opening also providing access to the internal compartment, the said second opening being closeable through a closing feature;   a first receptacle located within the internal compartment, the first receptacle being formed of an air permeable material;   a second receptacle located within the internal compartment, the second receptacle being formed of a moisture inhibiting material;   an impermeable device shaped and sized for placement within the internal compartment or integrally formed or attached to the bag, the impermeable device having a cavity defined by a bottom portion and one or more side walls extending from the bottom portion, the impermeable device being supported by the bag;   an attachment feature for releasable attachment of the impermeable device to the bag, the attachment feature comprising a hook and latch mechanism, mechanical faster, or a combination thereof; and   one or more handles, straps, or combinations thereof for carrying the bag.