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A combination backpack and seating apparatus. The present invention comprises a seat member having a top wall, at least one side wall, a front wall, and a rear wall defining a seat volume. A back support is rotatably connected proximal to the rear wall of the member and is rotatable between an angle

A combination backpack and seating apparatus. The present invention comprises a seat member having a top wall, at least one side wall, a front wall, and a rear wall defining a seat volume. A back support is rotatably connected proximal to the rear wall of the member and is rotatable between an angled position that is inclined relative to the sitting surface and a horizontal position substantially adjacent to the sitting surface. The invention comprises a foldable support assembly that is configurable to a generally planar folded state and an expanded state, wherein in the folded state the support assembly is rotatable between a first position that is generally parallel to the sitting surface. The invention further comprises an enclosure detachably connected to the back support.

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1. A seating apparatus configurable to a chair configuration, a stool configuration, a backpack configuration, a legless chair configuration, and a bleacher seat configuration, the seating apparatus comprising: a rigid seat member having a top wall, at least one side wall, a front wall, and a rear w

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A seating apparatus configurable to a chair configuration, a stool configuration, a backpack configuration, a legless chair configuration, and a bleacher seat configuration, the seating apparatus comprising: a rigid seat member having a top wall, at least one side wall, a front wall, and a rear wall, said top wall, at least one side wall, front wall, and rear wall defining an open seat volume;a back support rotatably connected to said seat member proximal to the intersection of said top wall and said rear wall, wherein said back support is rotatable between an first back support position that is at least substantially normal to said top wall and a second back support position at least substantially parallel to said sitting surface;a foldable support assembly configurable to a generally planar folded state and an expanded state, wherein in said folded state said support assembly is rotatable to a first support position at least substantially parallel to said top wall;an enclosure having a volume, said enclosure being securable to said back support; andwherein said foldable support assembly comprises: an inner support subassembly pivotably connected to an outer support assembly, wherein said inner support assembly comprises: two inner Z-shaped fittings, each of said inner Z-shaped fittings having two tubular channel portions longitudinally misaligned and extending from a center portion;two generally U-shaped inner support members slideably engaged with said tubular channel portions of said inner Z-shaped fittings;wherein said outer support assembly comprises: two outer Z-shaped fittings, each of said outer Z-shaped fittings having two tubular channel portions longitudinally misaligned and extending from a center portion; andtwo generally U-shaped outer support members slideably engaged with said two tubular channel portions of said outer Z-shaped fittings; and wherein said center portions of said outer Z-shaped fittings are in rotatable connection with said center portions of said inner Z-shaped fittings. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said foldable support assembly is further rotatable to a second support position that is substantially parallel to said back support when said back support is in said first back support position. 3. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a stool seat attachable to said support assembly that forms a generally planar sitting surface when said support assembly is in said expanded state. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 said further comprising a handle extendable between a first handle position and a second handle position. 5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein in said first handle position said handle assembly is substantially within the volume defined by said enclosure and in said second handle position said handle is substantially outside said enclosure volume. 6. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein in said first handle position said handle assembly is contained within the seat volume and in said second handle position said handle assembly is extended from said seat volume through said front wall of said seat member. 7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said seat assembly further comprises at least one roller rotatably fastened to and extending at least partially rearward of said rear wall of said seat member. 8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said at least one roller is rotatably fastened to said seat member within channels formed at the corners of said rear wall. 9. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising carrying straps connected to said seat member. 10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said enclosure is a backpack having a sleeve positionable around the top of said back support, said backpack further having straps selectively attachable to anchoring points located on said seat member. 11. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one block bearing positioned proximal to an intersection of said top wall and said rear wall, and wherein said back support comprises a frame positioned and rotatable within said at least one block bearing to said first support position. 12. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one hook member rotatably connected to said seat member, said at least one hook member being rotatable between a first hook position and a second hook position, wherein in said first hook position said at least one hook member is within said seat volume, and wherein in said second hook position said at least one hook member extends at least partially outside said seat volume. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 further comprising wherein said at least one hook member comprises a shaft portion and a hook portion, wherein in said second hook position said hook portion are orientated rearward, and further comprising a spring biasing said at least one hook member rearward. 14. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said front surface of said back support is contoured to correspond to the contour of said top wall. 15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: at least one tab fixed to a front surface of said enclosure; andat least one cleft formed in the rear surface of said back support corresponding to and shaped and sized to receive said at least one tab. 16. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said inner support member is rotatable between a first inner support position and a second inner support position, said first inner support position being substantially below and angled relative to said seat member; and said second inner support position being substantially above said seat member and proximal to said back member. 17. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein in said second support position said support assembly is at least substantially within said seat volume.