An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.

A caddy for carrying window cleaning accessories such as squeegees. The caddy can hang from the waistbelt of a user. The caddy can include a lower reservoir portion hingedly connected to an upper sleeve portion by a hinge. The sleeve loosely engages the oversized brim of the reservoir to form a peripheral drainage gap between the outer surface of the sleeve and the reservoir brim to trap liquids dripping over the outer surface of the sleeve. A releasable lock allows the reservoir to disengage from the sleeve, swing about the hinge and drain the liquid contents of the reservoir.

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 assembly to be worn on the wrist of person is disclosed. The assembly consists essentially of a first closed loop disposed about a first axis and a second closed loop disposed about a second axis. The second axis is oriented transverse to the first axis. The first closed loop is sized to be removably secured to a wearer's wrist. The second loop, secured to the first closed loop material, is adapted to removably retain a cigarette lighter or an e-cigarette. The second loop may removably retain a tool and a light source.

A hydration pack includes a main body, a strap, a bladder, a hydration tube, a first chain of magnets, and a second chain of magnets. The main body defines a storage compartment. The strap is coupled to the main body. The bladder is disposed in the storage compartment of the main body and configured to retain liquid. The hydration tube includes a proximal end coupled to the bladder and a distal end. The first chain of magnets is disposed on the strap. The second chain of magnets is disposed along a length of the hydration tube. The first and second chains of magnets are configured to connect by magnetic forces and disconnect by a force exceeding the magnetic force of the first and second chains of magnets.

Disclosed embodiments relate to a handle and a knife. In some embodiments, the handle includes: a handle body, a locating portion is provided on the handle body; and a handle clamp, the handle clamp including a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is provided between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm, and the first clamping arm is movably provided on the handle body and enables the handle clamp with a retraction position and an extension position. Some embodiments solve the problems in the prior art that a handle is prone to slide off from a pocket due to a bad fit between the handle and the pocket and the handle is not prone to be hidden in the pocket when the handle is clamped in the pocket.

A retention clip according to this disclosure includes a base with a plurality of instrument engagement elements at a top of the base. A bottom of the base is configured to be secured to another object. The retention clip may have a size that enables it to be secured to and that enables it to secure other instruments to a portable object. As an example, the retention clip may be configured to secure a plurality of writing instruments to a hard hat, a tool box, a measuring tape or the like. Methods for retaining one or more instruments are also disclosed.

A fishing rod holder system for easily transporting, storing, and/or using fishing rods, including one or more rod holding members mounted to a frame. The one or more rod holding members can be attachable/detachable and swivelable/rotatable about a receiving member. In some embodiments, the positions of the one or more rod holding members can be fixed or adjustable with respect to the frame. Further, the rod holding members are substantially hollow tubes for receiving the handle of a fishing rod, wherein the rod holding members may include various configurations of notches and/or slots for engaging with the fishing rod/reel.

A cane holder comprising a unitary body with a cane-receiving portion and a mounting member. The cane receiving portion comprises a pair of U-shaped hook members for receiving at least a handle portion of a cane and the mounting member comprises a clip portion made of a resilient member for removably attaching the cane holder to a belt or a waist band of a garment.