Integrated multi-component travel and backpack

Abstract

An integrated connection system combines disparate bags into one wearable unit. The system allows users maximum flexibility concerning capacity and configuration during travel. The system, configured as a backpack, allows users significant freedom of movement. The system can integrate a main backpack, a duffel bag, a laundry bag and a garment bag in a single, wearable system. The system can be used as one complete integrated system or the components can be used separately. The main backpack can be used to store valuables and for specific excursions; the duffel can be used to provide capacity to detach to store a traveler's bulk load in any given secure location; the garment bag can be removed and hung in a closet; and the laundry bag can be detached to carry cloths to be cleaned, for example.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An integrated baggage system comprising:
 a main backpack portion operable to be worn on a user's back;   a duffel portion removably attached to the main backpack portion at a top, bottom and each side of the main backpack portion; wherein   the duffel portion includes a plurality V-flaps, each containing a first set of connectors, wherein each of the first set of connectors are adapted to connect to a plurality of second sets of connectors disposed on the main backpack portion.   
     
     
         2 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a laundry bag extendable from a pocket formed in a side portion of the duffel portion, the laundry bag extendable over a front portion of the duffel portion and attachable to an opposite side portion of the duffel portion. 
     
     
         3 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , further comprising connectors to close the pocket after the laundry bag is removed therefrom. 
     
     
         4 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a garment bag removably disposed in an expandable garment sleeve pocket disposed on a front portion of the duffel portion. 
     
     
         5 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , wherein the first set of connectors and the second set of connectors are mating buckles. 
     
     
         6 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , further comprising stabilizer straps extending from a back portion of the duffel portion and operable to loop around the main backpack portion. 
     
     
         7 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a waist belt attached to the main backpack portion, the waist belt operable to loop around a torso of a user. 
     
     
         8 . An integrated baggage system comprising:
 a main backpack portion operable to be worn on a user's back;   a duffel portion removably attached to the main backpack portion at a top, bottom and each side of the main backpack portion;   a laundry bag extendable from a pocket formed in a side portion of the duffel portion, the laundry bag extendable over a front portion of the duffel portion and attachable to an opposite side portion of the duffel portion;   a garment bag removably disposed in an expandable garment sleeve pocket disposed on a front portion of the duffel portion; and   stabilizer straps extending from a back portion of the duffel portion and operable to secure to the main backpack portion, wherein   the duffel portion includes a plurality V-flaps, each containing a first set of connectors, wherein each of the first set of connectors are adapted to connect to a plurality of second sets of connectors disposed on the main backpack portion.   
     
     
         9 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 8 , wherein the first set of connectors and the second set of connectors are mating buckles. 
     
     
         10 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 8 , further comprising a waist strap attached to the main backpack portion, the waist belt operable to loop around a torso of a user. 
     
     
         11 . The integrated baggage system of  claim 8 , further comprising shoulder straps operable to allow a user to carry the main backpack portion on their back.