A modular expandable carrying system comprising: a frame having a frame extension removable attached to a vertical segment of the frame; a basket carried by the frame having a top, lateral edges and bottom panel; a drawstring extending through opening along the edge of the basket adapted to allow the carrying capacity for the basket to vary and adapted to allow a volume of article to be carried by the basket that exceed the volume of the basket; a belt attached to the frame or the basket; a back pad attached to the frame; and, a hydration system attached to the basket.

The invention relates to a multi-purpose securable beverage container system having an integrated locking mechanism that can be used as a combination multi-beverage container, as well as a personal security device for safely storing valuable objects.

A wearable hydration system, bladder ensemble and hydration kit enabling hands-free user hydration. The wearable hydration system, ensemble and kit include a liquid-impermeable bladder, a conduit element, and a wearable mechanism. The bladder includes front and back bladder walls and at least one, but preferably a series of particularly configured seals that seal the front and back bladder walls or sides. The conduit element is inserted into the liquid-impermeable bladder in lateral adjacency to the seals for conducting liquid from the liquid-impermeable bladder to a user's mouth. The wearable mechanism may be exemplified by a pouch formation. The pouch formation received, holds, and positions the liquid-impermeable bladder relative to the user's body when donned by the user. A series of matable fasteners may fasten the bladder to the pouch formation via a series of fastener-receiving apertures particularly formed in the bladder and pouch formation.

A reusable drinking bottle having an improved, easily cleanable, closure adapted with a drinking spout. A closure body is adapted for mating engagement in covering relation with the open top formed in a drinking bottle. A valve insert places the interior volume of the drinking bottle in fluid communication with the exterior. An actuator is removably connected to the valve insert to allow for user actuated rotation thereof between closed and open configurations. A normally closed resilient self-sealing valve allows liquid to flow from the drinking bottle through the valve insert when configured to the open configuration. The valve insert is retained by a retaining cap in threaded engagement with the valve insert on the exterior of the base. The closure of the present invention contains only a small number of components and may be easily disassembled by the user to allow for cleaning.

A reusable drinking bottle having an improved, easily cleanable, closure adapted with a drinking spout. A closure body is adapted for mating engagement in covering relation with the open top formed in a drinking bottle. A valve insert places the interior volume of the drinking bottle in fluid communication with the exterior. An actuator is removably connected to the valve insert to allow for user actuated rotation thereof between closed and open configurations. A normally closed resilient self-sealing valve allows liquid to flow from the drinking bottle through the valve insert when configured to the open configuration. The valve insert is retained by a retaining cap in threaded engagement with the valve insert on the exterior of the base. The closure of the present invention contains only a small number of components and may be easily disassembled by the user to allow for cleaning.

Described herein is a beverage carrying assembly, comprising: a backpack adapted to be worn by a user; a frame, the frame comprising: a first portion to be affixed to the backpack; and a second portion that projects over the head of the user; a platform adapted to carry a beverage container; and a pulley assembly adapted to manipulate a position of the platform with respect to the user and frame.

Described herein is a beverage carrying assembly, comprising: a backpack adapted to be worn by a user; a frame, the frame comprising: a first portion to be affixed to the backpack; and a second portion that projects over the head of the user; a platform adapted to carry a beverage container; and a pulley assembly adapted to manipulate a position of the platform with respect to the user and frame.

A drink container and related methods are disclosed hereon. A method of making a drink container includes (a) providing a beverage bottle for holding a beverage for human consumption; (b) forming a threaded mouth in the beverage bottle, the threaded mouth meeting government safety standards for drink containers; (c) providing a removable cap; (d) forming a threaded recess in the removable cap, the threaded recess meeting government safety standards for caps for drink containers, the removable cap further having a sprayer and a dip tube; and (f) threading the removable cap onto the beverage bottle and causing the dip tube to extend into the beverage bottle.

In embodiments, the invention is a novel hydration pack refill system that comprises a fluid bladder, a bag for carrying the fluid bladder, a bladder nozzle for refilling the fluid bladder, a clip for sealing the end of the bladder nozzle, and a refill port for accessing the bladder nozzle through the bag and methods for its use. The invention may further comprise a water tube and a mouthpiece to allow a user to drink from the fluid bladder while wearing the bag. In an embodiment, the invention may employ one or more locking devices for holding the clip in place. The invention may further employ mating pairs of seating connectors to provide a watertight seal to the closed bladder nozzle.

In embodiments, the invention is a novel hydration pack refill system that comprises a fluid bladder, a bag for carrying the fluid bladder, a bladder nozzle for refilling the fluid bladder, a clip for sealing the end of the bladder nozzle, and a refill port for accessing the bladder nozzle through the bag and methods for its use. The invention may further comprise a water tube and a mouthpiece to allow a user to drink from the fluid bladder while wearing the bag. In an embodiment, the invention may employ one or more locking devices for holding the clip in place. The invention may further employ mating pairs of seating connectors to provide a watertight seal to the closed bladder nozzle.