Backpack with sash-style strap

Abstract

A backpack is disclosed. The backpack may include a storage portion having at least one interior space for storage, the interior space accessible through a zippered opening, and a single sash-style strap attached to the storage portion and configured to support the storage portion when worn by a user. The strap may extend over a user's shoulder, diagonally across a user's chest, and around a user's waist when worn. The backpack may also include at least one exterior pocket attached to a front surface of the strap and positioned to be easily accessible by a user wearing the backpack. The strap may also include at least one clip attached thereto, the clip configured to be securable to an article of the user's clothing to maintain the strap in place during use.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A backpack, comprising:
 a storage portion including at least one interior space for storage, the interior space accessible through a zippered opening; and   a single sash-style strap attached to the storage portion and configured to support the storage portion when worn by a user.   
     
     
         2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is configured to extend between a top corner of the storage portion and an opposite bottom corner of the storage portion. 
     
     
         3 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is configured to extend over the user's shoulder, diagonally across the user's chest, and around the user's waist when worn. 
     
     
         4 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes at least one exterior pocket attached to a front surface of the strap. 
     
     
         5 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes at least one clip attached thereto, the clip configured to be securable to an article of the user's clothing to maintain the strap in place during use. 
     
     
         6 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the clip is a carabineer. 
     
     
         7 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the article of the user's clothing is a belt loop. 
     
     
         8 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes at least one adjustable portion configured to allow the length of the strap to be adjusted. 
     
     
         9 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein at least one end of strap is connected to the storage portion with a buckle. 
     
     
         10 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein a first end of the strap is connected to the storage portion with a first buckle and a second end of the strap is connected to the storage portion with a second buckle. 
     
     
         11 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is selectively detachable from the storage portion.