A wilderness survival apparatus is provided which serves as: (a) a container for potable drinking water; (b) a container for pasteurizing liquids; (c) a burning lens for firestarting; and (d) a rescue signaling device. The apparatus comprises a low-cost, lightweight, compactible and reusable system which can be easily integrated into, or replace, existing outdoor gear such as pillows or padding and whose manufacture is readily integratable with existing outdoor gear manufacturing.

A wilderness survival apparatus is provided which serves as: (a) a container for potable drinking water; (b) a container for pasteurizing liquids; (c) a burning lens for firestarting; and (d) a rescue signaling device. The apparatus comprises a low-cost, lightweight, compactible and reusable system which can be easily integrated into, or replace, existing outdoor gear such as pillows or padding and whose manufacture is readily integratable with existing outdoor gear manufacturing.

A backpack includes a frame system. The frame system has two L-shaped members, one or more cross bars, and an attachment bar. A pack has a base, a rear wall, a front wall, two side walls, and a closable lid. The pack also has shoulder straps disposed at the rear wall and a pair of elongated channels on the rear wall. The pack removably couples to the frame system by inserting a long leg of each of the L-shaped members into the respective elongated channel. When the pack is coupled to the frame, the base of the pack is supported on two short legs of the L-shaped members, the frame system is on an exterior of the pack, and the attachment bar can removably couple to either end of the two L-shaped members. An insert is sized and shaped to be removably inserted within an interior volume of the pack.

A backpack includes a frame system. The frame system has two L-shaped members, one or more cross bars, and an attachment bar. A pack has a base, a rear wall, a front wall, two side walls, and a closable lid. The pack also has shoulder straps disposed at the rear wall and a pair of elongated channels on the rear wall. The pack removably couples to the frame system by inserting a long leg of each of the L-shaped members into the respective elongated channel. When the pack is coupled to the frame, the base of the pack is supported on two short legs of the L-shaped members, the frame system is on an exterior of the pack, and the attachment bar can removably couple to either end of the two L-shaped members. An insert is sized and shaped to be removably inserted within an interior volume of the pack.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a modular tool carrying system and apparatus. In an embodiment of the invention, the modular tool carrying apparatus includes a rigid outer surface and an inner surface opposite the rigid outer surface where the inner surface is configured to be placed against a back of a user. The modular tool carrying apparatus further includes shoulder straps configured to secure the inner surface against the user and a central tool mounting assembly configured to secure one or more tools to the rigid outer surface. The central tool mounting assembly includes a strap configured to secure the tool to the rigid outer surface between parallel brackets mounted to the rigid outer surface.

A dual-configuration chair and backpack having at least one storage compartment with a back panel and a bottom panel held in rigid orientation to each other at a predetermined angle by an integral tubular frame having a two generally U-shaped frame portions fixed at the selected angle. A deployable seat is rotatably affixed to a lower edge of the back panel and includes a flat foam cushion formed at an angle complementary to the angle between the back and bottom panels of the backpack. When used as a seat the flat serves as a cushion under the buttocks of the user. When used as a backpack the flat is rotated up to the back panel such that the complementary angles position the cushion for proper lumbar and back support of the backpack load.

A carrying device for an elongated object has a rucksack bag, a rucksack frame, a carrying system connected to the rucksack frame, and a carrying pocket at one side of the rucksack bag, openable to an lateral exterior of the rucksack bag and arranged to receive at least a portion of the elongated object to be carried. A rucksack frame is integrated in the rucksack bag, and has a first, upper transverse connecting member, and a first transverse frame extension element accommodated inside the rucksack bag and connected to the upper connecting member at a distance therefrom, forming at one lateral side of the rucksack bag a U-shaped upper support for the carrying pocket. The upper support is open to one side of the carrying pocket, and the first transverse frame extension element is extending in opposing directions, forming an upper support extending over a full width of the rucksack bag.

A carrying device for an elongated object has a rucksack bag, a rucksack frame, a carrying system connected to the rucksack frame, and a carrying pocket at one side of the rucksack bag, openable to an lateral exterior of the rucksack bag and arranged to receive at least a portion of the elongated object to be carried. A rucksack frame is integrated in the rucksack bag, and has a first, upper transverse connecting member, and a first transverse frame extension element accommodated inside the rucksack bag and connected to the upper connecting member at a distance therefrom, forming at one lateral side of the rucksack bag a U-shaped upper support for the carrying pocket. The upper support is open to one side of the carrying pocket, and the first transverse frame extension element is extending in opposing directions, forming an upper support extending over a full width of the rucksack bag.

The invention encompasses certain graphene-enhanced products for the outdoor industry, including tents, backpacks, hiking accessories, and apparel. Specific embodiments include (1) a tent comprising at least one flexible tent pole configured as an arch, connected to at least one fabric wall element that is connected to a second fabric element comprising a tent floor, wherein at least one of the tent pole and the first and second fabric elements is graphene enhanced; and (2) a backpack comprising a rigid frame, connected to a fabric sack portion, where at least one of the frame and the sack portion comprises graphene.

The invention encompasses certain graphene-enhanced products for the outdoor industry, including tents, backpacks, hiking accessories, and apparel. Specific embodiments include (1) a tent comprising at least one flexible tent pole configured as an arch, connected to at least one fabric wall element that is connected to a second fabric element comprising a tent floor, wherein at least one of the tent pole and the first and second fabric elements is graphene enhanced; and (2) a backpack comprising a rigid frame, connected to a fabric sack portion, where at least one of the frame and the sack portion comprises graphene.