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A backpack with an integral umbrella that enables a user to be protected by an umbrella without the necessity of having to hold it during use, thus leaving one's hands free for other tasks is herein disclosed. A smaller vertical compartment within the backpack houses the umbrella which is deployed b

A backpack with an integral umbrella that enables a user to be protected by an umbrella without the necessity of having to hold it during use, thus leaving one's hands free for other tasks is herein disclosed. A smaller vertical compartment within the backpack houses the umbrella which is deployed by an actuator mechanism on a shoulder strap portion of the backpack. When deployed, the umbrella extends upward over the top of the user via a sectionalized shaft. In such a manner the user is protected from rain and other elements while walking and wearing the backpack, leaving both hands free to perform other tasks.

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1. A backpack comprising a deployable umbrella, further comprising: a backpack shell including a primary compartment having an enclosure;an umbrella assembly attached to said backpack shell; and,a deployment means for deploying said umbrella assembly from said backpack shell;wherein said backpack pr

1. A backpack comprising a deployable umbrella, further comprising: a backpack shell including a primary compartment having an enclosure;an umbrella assembly attached to said backpack shell; and,a deployment means for deploying said umbrella assembly from said backpack shell;wherein said backpack provides a discreet storage thereof said umbrella assembly when collapsed therein;wherein said deployment means comprises: a release mechanism housing;an umbrella securing means within said release mechanism housing for securing said umbrella assembly when in a collapsed state; and,a release mechanism within said release mechanism housing for releasing said umbrella assembly from said umbrella securing means, thereby activating said deployment means;wherein said release mechanism housing is statically mounted entirely within said enclosure. 2. The backpack of claim 1, wherein said backpack shell further comprises a plurality of internal compartments, a plurality of external compartments, a pair of shoulder straps, and a securing means to access an interior. 3. The backpack of claim 2, wherein said enclosure is affixed to an upper portion of a rear of said backpack shell having a closed bottom surface and extending downwardly therewithin an inner cavity of said backpack shell; wherein said enclosure provides a waterproof containment of any moisture deposited therefrom said umbrella assembly and provides protection thereto any items therein said backpack shell. 4. The backpack of claim 3, wherein said enclosure further comprises a cylindrical shape. 5. The backpack of claim 3, wherein said enclosure further comprises a securable access means. 6. The backpack of claim 5, wherein said enclosure is made from a water-resistant textile. 7. The backpack of claim 1, wherein said umbrella assembly further comprises: a canopy, comprising a plurality of locking ribs, a plurality of sewn-in metal weights arranged along a perimeter edge thereof;an upper pole attached at an upper portion to said canopy;a lower telescoping pole assembly attached at a lower portion to said deployment means; and,a knuckle adjustably connecting said upper pole with respect to an upper portion of said lower telescoping pole assembly, thereby providing an adjustable and lockable angular adjustment means thereto said canopy. 8. The backpack of claim 7, wherein said canopy comprises a low-profile arcuate shape. 9. The backpack of claim 1, wherein said release mechanism further comprises: a mounting bracket for mounting said release mechanism thereto said primary compartment;a release actuator affixed to an exterior location of said backpack shell; and,a release cable routed from said release mechanism to said release actuator. 10. The backpack of claim 9, wherein said release actuator is mounted on one of a pair of shoulder straps of said backpack shell. 11. A backpack comprising a deployable umbrella, further comprising: a backpack shell, comprising a plurality of internal compartments, a plurality of external compartments, a pair of shoulder straps, and a securing means to access an interior;a primary compartment including an enclosure, wherein said enclosure is affixed to an upper portion of a rear of said backpack shell having a closed bottom surface and extending downwardly therewithin an inner cavity of said backpack shell;an umbrella assembly, comprising: a canopy, comprising a plurality of locking ribs, a plurality of sewn-in metal weights arranged along a perimeter edge thereof;an upper pole attached at an upper portion to said canopy;a lower telescoping pole assembly; and,a knuckle adjustably connecting said upper pole with respect to an upper portion of said lower telescoping pole assembly, thereby providing an adjustable and lockable angular adjustment means thereto said canopy;a deployment means for deploying said umbrella assembly from said backpack shell, further comprising: a release mechanism housing;an umbrella securing means within said release mechanism housing for securing said umbrella assembly when in a collapsed state; and,a release mechanism within said release mechanism housing for releasing said umbrella assembly from said umbrella securing means, thereby activating said deployment means;wherein said backpack provides a discreet storage thereof said umbrella assembly when collapsed therein;wherein said enclosure provides a waterproof containment of any moisture deposited therefrom said umbrella assembly and provides protection thereto any items therein said backpack shell;wherein said release mechanism housing is statically mounted entirely within said enclosure. 12. The backpack of claim 11, wherein said enclosure further comprises a cylindrical shape. 13. The backpack of claim 12, wherein said release mechanism further comprises: a mounting bracket for mounting said release mechanism thereto said primary compartment;a release actuator affixed to one of said pair of shoulder straps; and,a release cable routed from said release mechanism to said release actuator. 14. The backpack of claim 13, wherein said enclosure further comprises a securable access means. 15. The backpack of claim 14, wherein said enclosure is made from a water-resistant textile. 16. The backpack of claim 15, wherein said canopy comprises a low-profile arcuate shape.