Multi-functional, navigational roadmap neck gaiter

Abstract

A neck wearable that retrievably stores a tangible map in a nested condition underneath the neck wearable. The tangible map may be fixedly connected to the neck wearable along complementary edges so that the tangible map can be unfurled to an unnested condition for visual inspection by the wearer of the neck wearable. Alternatively, a tethering system may interconnect the neck wearable with the tangible map via a clip, enabling interchangeability of which tangible map is operatively associated with the neck wearable. Both embodiments improve durability, usability, and information delivery in various environmental contexts requiring a neck wearable.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-functional neck wearable comprising:
 a tubular portion configured to snugly engage a neck of a human wearer; and   a display portion configured to move between a furled position and an unfurled position, wherein the furled condition the display portion is moveable between an un-nested condition and a nested condition sandwiched between the neck of the human user and along an inner circumference of the tubular portion; and   wherein the display portion joined to the tubular portion.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 1 , wherein the display portion embodies a tangible map. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 2 , wherein the tangible map comprises substantially navigational information. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 1 , wherein the display portion is detachably secured to the tubular portion. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 4 , further comprising a tethering system that interconnects the display portion to the tubular portion. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 5 , wherein the tethering system comprises a neck tether extending from the tubular portion, and display tether extending from the display portion, and a clip for removably attaching the distal ends of the neck and display tethers. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular portion is constructed from a blend of high-performance materials, ensuring breathability, elasticity, moisture-wicking properties, and thermal insulation. 
     
     
         8 . A multi-functional neck wearable comprising:
 a neck portion configured to snugly engage a neck of a human wearer, the neck portion comprising a first head-receiving opening and a second head-receiving opening;   a display portion having a first edge defining an edge of a tangible map; and   a fixed condition between the first edge of the display portion and an edge of either the first or second head-receiving openings.   
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 8 , wherein the fixed connection is sewing. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 9 , wherein the display portion includes three-dimensional topographical features of a surrounding environment. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-functional neck wearable of  claim 9 , wherein the display portion is pliable to be tucked into a nested condition underneath the neck portion worn by the human wearer, and wherein the display portion is movable to an unnested condition outside of the neck portion so as to be viewable to the human wearer when wearing the neck portion.