Transporter convertible bag

Abstract

A convertible bag for the carrying of items. The bag converts between a backpack carrying configuration and a single strap carrying configuration. The single strap is connected to the backpack straps such that the backpack straps are flush against the bag when the bag is carried in the single strap configuration. The disclosed subject matter has the advantages that no removable straps or adjustable straps are necessary, and no straps hang freely when the bag is carried in the single strap configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible bag comprising:
 a bag;   a first and second backpack strap, each attached at one end to a bottom corner of the back of said bag and at the other end to the top of said bag, in a manner effective to allow said bag to be carried as a backpack; and   a handle strap attached at one end to said first backpack strap and attached at the other end to said second backpack strap in a manner effective to allow said bag to be carried by said handle strap while said first and second backpack straps remain flush against said bag.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein said convertible bag is substantially flexible. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein said convertible bag is substantially firm. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an opening in said bag sufficient to allow access to a storage compartment of said bag; and   a closing mechanism effective to secure said opening to said storage compartment.