Backpack with a horizontal hydration reservoir

Abstract

A backpack and horizontal hydration reservoir combination is provided. The backpack does not extend downward beyond the middle of the back of the wearer, thereby eliminating the need for long shoulder straps and maintaining the weight of the hydration reservoir, housed within the backpack, in a horizontal orientation above the middle of the back.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A backpack comprising:
 an inner panel extending between an upper portion and a lower portion, where in an unworn condition the upper portion defines an eight-degree forward lean relative to the lower portion,   whereby the eight-degree forward lean functions to allow a wearer to run or hike with an optimal form.   
     
     
         2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising a hydration reservoir adapted to be disposed above a middle portion of the wearer's back. 
     
     
         3 . The backpack of  claim 2 , wherein a distal end of the upper portion provides a reservoir hanger for engaging an upper portion of the hydration reservoir so that said upper portion of the hydration reservoir conforms with said eight-degree forward lean,
 whereby a mass contained in the hydration reservoir urges the upper portion of the hydration to conform with said eight-degree forward lean.   
     
     
         4 . The backpack of  claim 3 , wherein the hydration reservoir has a width equal to or greater than its height. 
     
     
         5 . The backpack of  claim 3 , wherein said distal end has a concave curvature dimensioned and adapted to be adjacent with superior fibers of the wearer's trapezius in a worn condition. 
     
     
         6 . The backpack of  claim 3 , wherein the mass is a fluid. 
     
     
         7 . The backpack of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 one or more divider panels between the hydration reservoir and the outer panel, defining a storage compartment between the hydration reservoir and the outer panel; and   a detachable fastener in an upper portion of the outer panel adjacent for accessing the storage compartment.   
     
     
         8 . The backpack of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a panel opening in at least one of the one or more divider panels, wherein the panel opening is adjacent the detachable fastener,   whereby the hydration reservoir is removably from the reservoir hanger and through the panel opening and an opening defined by the detachable fastener.   
     
     
         9 . The backpack of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 the outer panel and the one or more divider panels made from waterproof and breathable fabric.