An article holding device for self-defense weapons and personal items includes a strap, which defines a loop. A head and a first shoulder of a user are insertably into the loop so that the strap rests on a second shoulder of the user, with the strap extending transversely from the second shoulder to proximate to an opposed hip of the user. A plurality of pouches is engaged to the strap. A respective item, such as a phone, keys, or an aerosol self-defense spray cannister, is insertable into each pouch so that the item is removably engaged to the strap. A sheath is engaged to the strap. An elongated self-defense weapon, such as a baton, is insertable into an open end of the sheath so that the elongated self-defense weapon is removably engaged to the strap.

An improved carrying article having a collapsible external compartment 14 is disclosed. The carrying article includes a body 12 defining a main compartment 13, a pocket 16 located at the lower end of an exterior wall 18 of the main compartment, the pocket having a pocket wall 46 and a pocket opening 48. The collapsible external compartment is stored in the pocket and is movable between a first position in which the collapsible external compartment is tucked within the pocket and a second position in which the collapsible external compartment is accessible outside of the pocket. The collapsible external compartment has at least one fastener 63 configured to secure a second end of the collapsible external compartment to an external surface of the carrying article near an upper end of the body such that the collapsible external compartment when secured to the main compartment in the second position provides an external compartment.

A pouch for carrying hemostatic gauze packages securely fastens to the equipment on a utility belt such as a tourniquet holder and is easily accessible in an emergency situation. The pouch can hold up to two packages of compressed advanced clotting gauze that are removed from the pouch by a deployment ribbon.

A saddle carrying apparatus that is configured to assist a user in carrying a saddle as well as provide horizontal positioning of the saddle in its second mode. The present invention includes an outer body that comprises a shell like exterior manufactured from nylon or similar material. The outer body includes three sections that are integrally formed and shaped so as to create an interior volume that mateably accommodates a saddle therein. Disposed within the interior volume is a rack member. The rack member is configured to be secured to a wall or other support structure and provide the saddle in a horizontal position. The rack member includes a wall engagement member and a saddle support member. The outer body includes shoulder straps and at least one grab handle. The wall engagement member and saddle support member can be hingedly coupled.

An auxiliary weight supporting device includes a back rack, a walking-stick and a connecting rod. The back rack is configured for the user to wear and for carrying an object. The walking-stick includes a main body and a gripping part and a contacting end configured at two ends of the main body respectively. The gripping part is configured for the user to hold, and the contacting end is configured to touch the ground when the user is walking. The connecting rod has a first end connected to the main body and a second end coupled to the back rack. The walking-stick is controlled by the user to support the ground and swings back and forth in accordance with the user’s steps. The connecting rod drives the back rack to rise when the walking-stick swings backwards.

A portable activity tray for children is provided. The activity tray includes a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment provides a plurality of pockets for storing various items and also provides an activity surface for a child to play, draw and work on. An integrated cup holder is provided. The second compartment includes a removable foam pad making placement of the tray on a child's lap comfortable while simultaneously providing a hard layer for the activity surface that is suitable for writing and drawing. Backpack straps are provided for carrying the tray easily and comfortably while a chest strap serves to stabilize the tray while in use. Playful elements such as a face on outer and inner surface, ears and arm-like flaps with pockets are also provided.

An upper body garment assembly for integrating a backpack into a garment includes a garment that has a body and a pair of sleeves. A pair of first mating members is each coupled to the body of the garment. A backpack is provided that has a plurality of storage compartments for storing objects. A pair of second mating members is provided each of the second mating members is disposed on the backpack. Each of the second mating members releasably engages a respective one of the first mating members for attaching the backpack to the body of the garment.

A backpack-type assembly may include: a body; and a base member including a cooling port. The base member may include: a back plate attached to the body; and a harness attached to the back plate and configured to be worn on a user. The harness may include: at least one shoulder belt configured to be worn on a shoulder of the user; and a cooling fan. The cooling fan may be configured to circulate cooling air into or out of the base member through the cooling port of the base member.

A bag includes a main compartment configured to accommodate equipment, and a foldable chair compartment disposed adjacent to the main compartment. The foldable chair compartment is configured to accommodate a foldable chair in a folded configuration.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a backpack. The backpack comprises a compartment that is opened via a zipper. The zipper can extend from a top edge of the backpack to a bottom surface of the backpack. The backpack comprises at least one shoulder strap coupled to the top of the backpack. The at least one shoulder strap can comprise a buckle.