Ultralight Hydration Pack

Abstract

This application describes a hydration pack suitable for use while engaging in a prolonged physical activity such as running. The hydration pack is configured to be worn on the upper leg of a user and includes an adjustable-height hydration vessel receptacle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pack configured to be worn on a user's leg while exercising, comprising:
 a pack body including a front face, a back face, a top portion, a bottom portion, a first side, and a second side, the pack body including at least one sealable receptacle positioned on the front face, the pack body further including a first upper adjustment strap attached to the first side of the top portion of the pack body, a second upper adjustment strap attached to the second side of the top portion of the pack body, a first lower adjustment strap attached to the first side of the bottom portion of the pack body, and a second lower adjustment strap attached to the second side of the bottom portion of the pack body, the first and second upper adjustment straps configured to engage one another to secure the top portion of the pack body to a user, the first and second lower adjustment straps configured to engage one another to secure the bottom portion of the pack body to a user;   a vertical attachment strap extending vertically from the top portion and configured to adjustably attach to a waist strap worn by the user;   at least one hydration vessel retention system configured to receive and securely retain a hydration vessel, the hydration vessel retention system including an outer sleeve, a semi-rigid insert, and a tension band, the semi-rigid insert having a tapered funnel shape including a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion having a second diameter, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter.   
     
     
         2 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the sealable receptacle includes a security feature. 
     
     
         3 . The pack of  claim 2 , wherein the security feature comprises at least one of a zipper, buttons, snaps, and hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second upper adjustment straps releasably mate with one another by one of a hook and loop fastener, snap, and button. 
     
     
         5 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second lower adjustment straps releasably mate with one another by one of a hook and loop fastener, snap, and button. 
     
     
         6 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical adjustment strap releasably mates with the waist belt by one of a hook and loop fastener, snap, and button. 
     
     
         7 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the hydration vessel retention system further includes an adjustment element for adjusting the height of the retention system. 
     
     
         8 . The pack of  claim 7 , wherein the adjustment element comprises a strap releaseably attached to the outer sleeve. 
     
     
         9 . The pack of  claim 8 , wherein the adjustment element is releaseably attached to the outer sleeve by one of a hook and loop fastener, snap, and button. 
     
     
         10 . The pack of  claim 1 , wherein the hydration vessel comprises a bottle.