Bag
An example bag may include an outer shell comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall forming, and a closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position. The bag may also include a pair of adjustable straps. The adjustable straps can be configured to move from a first backpack carry position to a second hand carry position by releasing the adjustable straps from the outer shell of the bag from the first carry position and securing the adjustable straps to the second carry position.
1. A bag comprising:
a shell comprising a first panel, a second panel, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position, the closure extending along a length of the bag and being located in the top wall;
a pocket positioned on the first sidewall;
a plurality of fabric loop sets wherein a first set of vertically stacked loops are positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a second set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, and a third set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a fourth set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops are affixed to first, second, third, and fourth reinforcement patches, and wherein the first and third reinforcement patches are affixed to the first sidewall, wherein the second and fourth reinforcement patches are affixed to the second sidewall, wherein a horizontal distance between the first reinforcement patch and the third reinforcement patch forms a first width, wherein the pocket comprises a second width, and wherein the second width is less than the first width; and
a pair of straps, wherein the straps comprise a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end comprise a spring clip configured to removably engage the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops, and wherein the straps extend along the length of the bag in an engaged configuration.
2. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the pair of straps further include a strap adjuster configured to adjust a length of the straps.
3. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the top wall is configured to engage the back of a user during use as a backpack.
4. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall is more rigid than the top wall.
5. The bag of claim 4 , wherein the bottom wall and the top wall are formed of TPU nylon.
6. The bag of claim 5 , wherein the bottom wall is secured to the top wall by polymer welding.
7. The bag of claim 1 further comprising at least one side handle.
8. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loop sets comprise webbing.
9. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the shell is configured to form a water-resistant compartment for receiving contents in the bag.
10. The bag of claim 9 , wherein the closure is a waterproof zipper assembly.
11. The bag of claim 10 , wherein the closure forms a barrier to prevent liquid contents from either entering or exiting the bag.
12. The bag of claim 11 , wherein the bag is configured to be submersible under water while keeping the contents in the bag dry.
13. A method comprising:
forming a bag with a shell, wherein the shell comprises a first panel, a second panel, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a closure on the top wall configured to move from an open position to a closed position, the closure extending along a length of the bag and being located in the top wall;
providing a pocket positioned on the first sidewall;
forming the shell of the bag with a plurality of fabric loop sets containing a series of loops and arranging a first set of loops on the first sidewall and the second sidewall and arranging a second set of loops on the first sidewall and the second sidewall;
forming the plurality of fabric loop sets wherein a first set of vertically stacked loops are positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a second set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, a third set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a fourth set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops are affixed directly to first, second, third, and fourth reinforcement patches, and wherein the first and third reinforcement patches are affixed to the first sidewall and wherein the second and fourth reinforcement patches are affixed to the second sidewall, wherein a horizontal distance between the first reinforcement patch and the third reinforcement patch forms a first width, wherein the pocket comprises a second width, and wherein the second width is less than the first width; and
providing a pair of straps, wherein the straps comprise a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end comprise a spring clip configured to removably engage the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops, and wherein the straps extend along the length of the bag in an engaged configuration, wherein the closure is positioned between the first handle and the second handle.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the shell is configured to form a water-resistant compartment for receiving contents in the bag.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the closure is a waterproof zipper assembly.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the closure forms a barrier to prevent liquid contents from either entering or exiting the bag.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the bag is configured to be submersible under water while keeping the contents in the bag dry.
18. A bag comprising:
a shell comprising a first panel, a second panel, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a zipper closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position, the closure extending along a length of the bag and being located in the top wall, wherein the closure forms a barrier to prevent contents from either entering or exiting the bag;
a pocket positioned on the first sidewall;
a plurality of fabric loop sets wherein a first set of vertically stacked loops are positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a second set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, and a third set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the first sidewall and a fourth set of vertically stacked loops positioned on an outer portion of the second sidewall, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops are affixed directly to first, second, third, and fourth reinforcement patches, and wherein the reinforcement patches are affixed to the first and second sidewalls, wherein a horizontal distance between the first reinforcement patch and the third reinforcement patch forms a first width, wherein the pocket comprises a second width, and wherein the second width is less than the first width; and
a pair of straps, wherein the straps comprise a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end comprise a spring clip configured to removably engage the first, second, third, and fourth sets of vertically stacked loops, wherein the straps extend along the length of the bag in an engaged configuration, and wherein the closure is positioned between a first handle and a second handle.
19. The bag of claim 18 , wherein the closure forms a barrier to prevent liquid contents from entering the bag.
20. The bag of claim 18 , wherein the bottom wall comprises a compression molded material, a foam structural layer, and an outer layer.