A leash is described. It includes a length of strap extending between a first and a second end along a longitudinal axis. The strap is folded along the longitudinal axis to form a loop. The leash also includes a strap length adjustment mechanism attached to the strap intermediate the loop and a terminating end of the strap, wherein the terminating end is attached to attachment hardware configured to reversibly receive a collar of an animal. The adjustment mechanism has a length fixing configuration and an adjustment configuration, wherein the length fixing configuration is configured to prevent changes in the lengths of the loop of strap and the length of slack strap, and wherein the adjustment configuration is configured to allow for adjustment of the diameter of the loop of strap and the length of slack strap.

A wearable survival sling including a flexible medial member with a first end and a second end, a braided spine, and a braided shell enveloping the braided spine. It includes a five-in-one survival tool, a fire starter clip, a retractable blade, a steel string saw, and one of a thermal blanket and thermal tent carried by the flexible medial member. The first end and the second end are configured to be removably engaged to each other.

Provided is a load-distributing assembly that is convertible into a raincoat or a bag. The load-distributing assembly includes: a raincoat part having a first side and a second side, which become the first side and the second side of a bag, respectively, and a raincoat body connected to inner sides of the first side and the second side and folded between the first side and the second side to be unfolded, if necessary; and a load-distributing part formed at both sides of a front of the raincoat body and connected to first edges of the first side and the second side to distribute load of articles in the first side and the second side that become carrying parts on the front of the raincoat body when unfolded.

A multi-mode strap system (100) is convertible between a single arm shoulder bag configuration, a two armed backpack configuration, and a single armed cross body configuration. The strap system (100) includes first and second straps (102 and 104), first and second attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and a linkage assembly (110). The attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and linkage assembly (110) allow the straps (102 and 104) to move or slide freely during transitions between the three configurations. The transitions can thus be accomplished without manipulating and straps or buckles and without having to remove the pack, and the pack remains upright during transitions.

A multi-mode strap system (100) is convertible between a single arm shoulder bag configuration, a two armed backpack configuration, and a single armed cross body configuration. The strap system (100) includes first and second straps (102 and 104), first and second attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and a linkage assembly (110). The attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and linkage assembly (110) allow the straps (102 and 104) to move or slide freely during transitions between the three configurations. The transitions can thus be accomplished without manipulating and straps or buckles and without having to remove the pack, and the pack remains upright during transitions.

A shoulder belt has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction intersecting the longitudinal direction, and includes a first section and a second section spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction in a cross section intersecting the longitudinal direction, and a third section connecting between the first section and the second section. An expansion and contraction ratio of the third section is higher than each expansion and contraction ratio of the first section and the second section. Bending resistance of the third section is lower than each bending resistance of the first section and the second section.

A lid of a backpack is disclosed having a compartment in which a standalone daysack having a shoulder strap is arranged. The compartment is transformable from a first state in which the lid is mountable to a backpack to a second state in which the standalone daysack is usable independently from the backpack. In the first state, the standalone daysack and its shoulder strap are stored within the compartment. In the second state, the compartment is inverted by turning the inside out so that the shoulder strap is usable for carrying the standalone daysack.

A lid of a backpack is disclosed having a compartment in which a standalone daysack having a shoulder strap is arranged. The compartment is transformable from a first state in which the lid is mountable to a backpack to a second state in which the standalone daysack is usable independently from the backpack. In the first state, the standalone daysack and its shoulder strap are stored within the compartment. In the second state, the compartment is inverted by turning the inside out so that the shoulder strap is usable for carrying the standalone daysack.

A collapsible pet carrier is provided and includes: an interior space defined between opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and a bottom wall; one or more straps attached to one of the opposing side walls and opposing end walls; a cover movably attached over a top opening of the collapsible carrier; a pair of opposing pockets located on an exterior portion of the bottom wall, the pair of opposing pockets separated by a slit; a board shaped to fit at least partially within the paid of opposing pockets and across the slit; and a closure mechanism formed along an edge of the exterior portion of the bottom wall. In an expanded configuration the board is located within both of opposing pockets. In a collapsed configuration the opposing side walls, opposing end walls, straps, and cover are folded towards the bottom wall.

A collapsible pet carrier is provided and includes: an interior space defined between opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and a bottom wall; one or more straps attached to one of the opposing side walls and opposing end walls; a cover movably attached over a top opening of the collapsible carrier; a pair of opposing pockets located on an exterior portion of the bottom wall, the pair of opposing pockets separated by a slit; a board shaped to fit at least partially within the paid of opposing pockets and across the slit; and a closure mechanism formed along an edge of the exterior portion of the bottom wall. In an expanded configuration the board is located within both of opposing pockets. In a collapsed configuration the opposing side walls, opposing end walls, straps, and cover are folded towards the bottom wall.