Component backpack system

Abstract

A component backpack system is shown, which is a backpack from which can be created multiple backpacks. Such a backpack system can be scalable in different configurations in order to perform different tasks. This can include breaking down from one pack to form two or more independent backpacks, each with their own shoulder straps and waist belt systems. In a reverse form of component assembly, a number of backpacks of the invention can be combined to form a single backpack, thus consolidating or transferring the load from two people onto one person, or from 3 people onto two or one person.

1 . A component backpack system comprising,
 a backpack with a main panel, generally rectangular in shape, having a top and a bottom, two side edges, a front side, and a rear side;   a pair of shoulder straps with each strap having a first end and a second end, with said straps symmetrically mounted to said main panel, with said first end attached proximal to the top rear side of said main panel, with said second end of each strap being attached proximal said bottom rear side of said main panel;   a first storage compartment attached to said front side of said main panel, comprising a back side, a front side, a left and right side, and a bottom side;   a second storage compartment, removably attached to said front side of said first storage compartment, with said second storage compartment comprising a front side, a back side, and a left and right side, and a bottom side, and with said second storage compartment attachable and detachable from said first storage compartment and configured to function as a separate backpack with shoulder straps.   
     
     
         2 . The component backpack system of  claim 1  in which said first storage compartment comprises a gun storage chamber, attached to the front side of said main panel, said gun storage chamber having a front side, a back side, and a left and right side, a bottom, and a top, and with said gun storage chamber defining a gun storage chamber suitable for storing a gun within said sides, top and bottom of said gun storage chamber. 
     
     
         3 . The component backpack system of  claim 1  in which said second storage compartment further comprises a third and a fourth storage compartment with said third and fourth storage compartments hingedly attached to said left and right side of said first storage compartment, with said third and fourth storage compartment configured for detachable attachment to each other, and configured to be movable from a closed position when attached to each other, to an open position when detached from each other, with said open position exposing said first storage compartment front side, with said component backpack system further comprising;
 a fifth storage compartment, with said fifth storage compartment configured for attachment to said front side of said first storage compartment between said third and fourth storage compartments when they are in said open position, thus forming a storage compartment layer which is comprised of said fifth compartment between said third and fourth compartments. 
 
     
     
         4 . The component backpack system of  claim 3  in which said fifth storage compartment is a functional independent backpack, with shoulder straps. 
     
     
         5 . The component backpack system of  claim 3  in which said third and fourth storage compartments are configured to attach to said first storage compartment front side by zippers along at least two vertical edges. 
     
     
         6 . A component backpack system comprising,
 a backpack with a main panel, generally rectangular in shape, having a top and a bottom, two side edges, a front side, and a rear side;   a pair of shoulder straps with each strap having a first end and a second end, with said straps symmetrically mounted to said main panel, with said first end attached proximal to the top rear side of said main panel, with said second end of each strap being attached proximal said bottom rear side of said main panel;   a first storage compartment comprising a gun storage chamber, attached to said front side of said main panel, comprising a back side, a front side, a left and right side, and a bottom side;   a second storage compartment comprising a front side, a back side, and a left and right side, and a bottom side, and further comprising a third and fourth storage compartment hingedly attached to said left and right side of said first storage container, with said third and fourth storage compartment configured for removable attachment to each other and to be movable from a closed position when attached to each other, to an open position when detached from each other, with said open position exposing said first storage compartment front side, with said second storage compartment configured to function as a separate backpack with shoulder straps;   a fifth storage compartment attachable to said first storage container front side between said third and fourth storage compartments when they are in said open position, thus forming a storage compartment layer which is comprised of said fifth compartment between said third and fourth compartments, with said fifth storage compartment configured to function as a separate backpack with shoulder straps.   
     
     
         7 . The component backpack system of  claim 6  in which said third and fourth storage compartments are configured to attach to said first storage compartment front side by zippers along at least two vertical edges. 
     
     
         8 . The component backpack system of  claim 6  in which a top edge of said gun storage compartment is configured to be approximately level with said top edge of said main panel. 
     
     
         9 . The component backpack system of  claim 6  in which said third and fourth storage compartments are removable from said first compartment and in which said storage compartment layer is separable from said gun storage chamber, and has shoulder straps and when separated forms a separate backpack.