Outdoor pack with companion frame
View Patent ↗A backpack system is described herein comprising a frame and a pack (e.g., backpack or outdoor pack) that may be used by individuals engaging in different type of events such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports and the like. The pack may be configured to be readily engaged with the frame. The pack may comprise one or more pocket sections that may be quickly detached for easy access to its contents by a user while still wearing the main part of the pack which may remain engaged with the frame.
1. A backpack system, comprising:
a backpack that includes a storage section and a bracket cover; and
a portable frame, comprising:
a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two opposing side sections, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section, the bottom section having a curvature between its ends, and an overall width of the bottom section being wider than an overall width of the top section;
an adjustable support member; and
a bracket that secures a portion of the adjustable support member to the base, the bracket comprising a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket wherein a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in and curves along the channel, and
wherein the base and adjustable support member are configurable between a compacted position and an extended position to provide a user with selectable support.
2. The backpack system of claim 1 , wherein the portable frame comprises two support members, the support members being spaced apart from one another with the base interdisposed therebetween.
3. The backpack of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a tubular member.
4. The backpack system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a first sub-member and a second sub-member, the first sub-member and the second sub-member being telescopically joined, wherein the first sub-member slidably holds the second sub-member therewithin.
5. The backpack system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjustable support member is adjustable to an extended position, the extended position causing the base to be held at a moderate angle to provide a rest support for a wearer of the backpack system.
6. A backpack system, comprising:
a backpack having one or more storage sections; and
a portable frame removably attachable to the backpack, the portable frame comprising a at least one adjustable support member and a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two opposing side sections, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section, the bottom section having a curvature between its ends, and an overall width of the bottom section being wider than an overall width of the top section, the portable frame comprising a bracket having a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket, a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in an curves along the channel.
7. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the portable frame comprises two support members, the support members being spaced apart from one another with the base interdisposed therebetween.
8. The backpack of claim 6 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a tubular member.
9. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a first sub-member and a second sub-member, the first sub-member and the second sub-member being telescopically joined, wherein the first sub-member slidably holds the second sub-member therewithin.
10. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one adjustable support member is adjustable to an extended position, the extended position causing the base to be held at a moderate angle to provide a rest support for a wearer of the backpack system.
11. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the base comprises a collapsible structure comprised of two or more sub-rods telescopically joined together.
12. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the backpack comprises at least one removable pocket, the at least one removable pocket being attachable to the portable frame.
13. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the backpack comprises at least one removable pad, the removable pad being attachable to the backpack with at least one fastener.
14. The backpack system of claim 9 , further comprising:
a fastening member, the fastening member connecting the first sub-member and the second sub-member, the fastening member being configured to adjust a length of the at least one support member.
15. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one support member is configured to hold the base in an upright position relative to the ground.
16. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one support member is adjustable to different angles.
17. A frame for a backpack system, comprising:
a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two side sections, the bottom section having a curvature and the top section having a curvature, the curvature of the bottom section being larger than the curvature in the top section, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section;
a bracket having a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket, a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in and curves along the channel; and
at least one adjustable support member,
wherein the at least one adjustable support member is projectable substantially downward and rearward from the base and is attachable to the bracket.
18. The frame of claim 17 , further comprising two support members, the support members being spaced apart from one another with the base interdisposed therebetween.
19. The frame of claim 17 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a tubular member.
20. The frame of claim 17 , wherein the at least one support member comprises a first sub-member and a second sub-member, the first sub-member and the second sub-member being telescopically joined, wherein the first sub-member slidably holds the second sub-member therewithin.
21. The backpack system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom section has a curvature and the top section has a curvature, the curvature of the bottom section being larger than the curvature in the top section.
22. The backpack system of claim 6 , wherein the bottom section has a curvature and the top section has a curvature, the curvature of the bottom section being larger than the curvature in the top section.
23. The frame of claim 17 , wherein the bottom section is wider than the top section.
24. The backpack system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom section has two opposing substantially parallel straight portions located at opposite ends, wherein the two opposing substantially parallel sections separating the top section from the bottomed section is longer than the two opposing substantially parallel straight portions.