System and method for a backpacking backpack

Abstract

A backpack includes a frame, a pack attached to the frame to define an interior space, and at least one divider positioned within the interior space to define at least one compartment within the interior space. The frame and the pack define a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, and a depth direction within the backpack. The compartment positions at least one equipment within the interior space such that a center of mass of the backpack is centered on a backpacker's back when the backpacker is wearing the backpack centered in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction within the interior space.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A backpack comprising:
 a frame;   a pack attached to the frame to define an interior space, wherein the frame and the pack define a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, and a depth direction within the backpack; and   a plurality of dividers positioned within the interior space to define a plurality of compartments within the interior space, wherein the compartments position equipment within the interior space such that a center of mass of the backpack is centered on a backpacker's back when the backpacker is wearing the backpack and centered in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction within the interior space.   
     
     
         2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of dividers comprises four dividers. 
     
     
         3 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of compartments comprises five compartments. 
     
     
         4 . The backpack of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of dividers comprises four dividers. 
     
     
         5 . The backpack of  claim 3 , wherein the five compartments comprises a first compartment, a second compartment, a third compartment, a fourth compartment, and a fifth compartment, and wherein the four dividers comprises a first divider, a second divider, a third divider, and a fourth divider, and wherein the first divider and the pack define the first compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the first divider is oriented in a lateral orientation and the first compartment is configured to contain a sleeping bag. 
     
     
         7 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the first divider, the second divider, and the pack define the second compartment. 
     
     
         8 . The backpack of  claim 7 , wherein the second divider is oriented in a vertical orientation and the second compartment is configured to contain other equipment. 
     
     
         9 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the first divider, the second divider, the third divider, and the pack define the third compartment. 
     
     
         10 . The backpack of  claim 9 , wherein the third divider is oriented in a vertical orientation and the third compartment is configured to contain a tent. 
     
     
         11 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the first divider, the third divider, the fourth divider, and the pack define the fourth compartment. 
     
     
         12 . The backpack of  claim 11 , wherein the fourth divider is oriented in a lateral orientation and the fourth compartment is configured to contain a sleeping pad. 
     
     
         13 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein the third divider, the fourth divider, and the pack define the fifth compartment. 
     
     
         14 . The backpack of  claim 13 , wherein the fourth divider is oriented in a lateral orientation and the fifth compartment is configured to contain cookware. 
     
     
         15 . The backpack of  claim 1  further comprising a front panel opening. 
     
     
         16 . The backpack of  claim 15 , wherein the front panel opening has an area that is approximately 60% to 65% of a front of the backpack. 
     
     
         17 . A backpack comprising:
 a frame;   a pack attached to the frame to define an interior space; and   a front panel opening, wherein the front panel opening has an area that is approximately 60% to 80% of a front of the backpack.   
     
     
         18 . The backpack of  claim 17  further comprising at least one divider positioned within the interior space to define at least one compartment within the interior space, wherein the compartment positions at least one equipment within the interior space such that a center of mass of the backpack is centered on a backpacker's back when the backpacker is wearing the backpack and centered in a horizontal direction of the backpack and a vertical direction of the backpack within the interior space. 
     
     
         19 . The backpack of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one compartment comprises five compartments. 
     
     
         20 . A method of constructing a backpack, the method comprising:
 providing a frame;   attaching a pack to the frame to define an interior space;   positioning at least one divider within the interior space to define at least one compartment within the interior space; and   positioning at least one equipment in the at least one compartment such that a center of mass of the backpack is centered on a backpacker's back when the backpacker is wearing the backpack and centered in a horizontal direction of the backpack and a vertical direction of the backpack within the interior space.