Backpacks and backpack systems which have at least a portion which is accessible from the front of a wearer. In one illustrative embodiment, a backpack system in accordance with the present invention includes a back portion with shoulder straps. A swing-around portion is formed as a storage compartm
Backpacks and backpack systems which have at least a portion which is accessible from the front of a wearer. In one illustrative embodiment, a backpack system in accordance with the present invention includes a back portion with shoulder straps. A swing-around portion is formed as a storage compartment that is secured to the back portion in a carrying position. An articulated frame is secured to the back portion and the swing-around portion and allows a user wearing the backpack to pivot the swing around portion around the user's side and access the contents therein. A securing latch is used to secure the articulating frame to retain the swing-around portion in the carrying position. The entire storage compartment of the pack may be a swing-around portion, or the pack may include multiple storage compartments that are either fixed to the back portion or function as swing-around portions.
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1. A backpack system comprising: a back portion comprising a base which may be worn parallel to a user's back and two shoulder straps for carrying the system on a user's back;at least one storage compartment, andan articulated frame comprising a first section connected to the back portion, a second
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A backpack system comprising: a back portion comprising a base which may be worn parallel to a user's back and two shoulder straps for carrying the system on a user's back;at least one storage compartment, andan articulated frame comprising a first section connected to the back portion, a second section pivotally attached to the first section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, and a third section pivotally attached to the second section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, the third section attached to the at least one storage compartment such that rotation of the articulated frame places the at least one storage compartment in front of the user wearing the system with the second section of the articulated frame disposed along the user's side, wherein a back side of the at least one storage compartment faces the user when rotated in front of the user in a deployed position and faces the user when rotated to the back portion in an undeployed position, and wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the back portion further comprises a belt strap for fastening around a user's body to further secure the system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the back portion is constructed from a textile material and the first section of the articulated frame is connected to the rear surface of the back portion by a set of support loops. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the first, second and third sections each define a loop, wherein the third section defines a generally planar loop and the loop defined by the second section resides within the loop defined by the first section. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein in the undeployed position, the loop defined by the second section and the loop defined by the third section generally reside in a common plane parallel to the back portion. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least a second storage compartment. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least a second storage compartment is attached directly to the back portion. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least a second storage compartment is attached to a second articulated frame comprising a first section connected to a rear surface of the back portion, a second section pivotally attached to the first section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, and a third section pivotally attached to the second section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, such that rotation of the second articulated frame places the at least a second storage compartment in front of the user wearing the system with the second section of the second articulated frame disposed along the user's side. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the first and second articulated frames rotate around opposite sides of the user. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage compartment comprises a solid upper surface for use as a platform when rotated in front of a user. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user with the second section at least partially folded into the first section. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are at least partially folded into a recess in the first section. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user and generally reside parallel to one another. 14. A backpack system comprising: a back portion comprising a base which may be worn parallel to a user's back and two shoulder straps for carrying the system on a user's back;at least one storage compartment, andan articulated frame comprising a first section connected to the back portion, a second section pivotally attached to the first section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, and a third section pivotally attached to the second section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, the third section attached to the at least one storage compartment such that rotation of the articulated frame places the at least one storage compartment in front of the user wearing the system with the second section of the articulated frame disposed along the user's side, wherein a back side of the at least one storage compartment faces the user when rotated in front of the user in a deployed position and faces the user when rotated to the back portion in an undeployed position, and, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user;a latch for securing the at least one storage compartment in the undeployed position, the latch comprising a latch attachment member attached to the third section of the articulated frame and a latch receiver disposed on a rear surface of the back portion which receives the latch attachment member; anda cable attached to the latch receiver which runs from the latch receiver to a front of the system to allow a user to release the latch and deploy the articulated frame. 15. An articulated frame for rotating a structure on a backpack around a user wearing the backpack for accessing the structure in front of the user while wearing the backpack, the articulated frame comprising: a first section for connection to a portion of a backpack worn on the back of the user;a second section pivotally attached to the first section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back; anda third section pivotally attached to the second section for rotation therefrom in a generally horizontal direction when the system is on a user's back, the third section attached to the structure such that rotation of the articulated frame places the structure in front of a user wearing the backpack including the articulated frame with the second section of the articulated frame disposed along the user's side, wherein a back side of the structure faces the user when rotated in front of the user in a deployed position and faces the user when rotated to the back portion in an undeployed position, and wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user. 16. The articulated frame of claim 15, wherein the articulated frame is constructed from tubing. 17. The articulated frame of claim 15, wherein the first, second and third sections each define a loop, wherein the third section defines a generally planar loop and the loop defined the second section which resides within the loop defined by the first section and in the undeployed position, the loop defined by the second section and the loop defined by the third section generally reside in a common parallel plane. 18. The articulated frame of claim 16, wherein the second section is pivotally connected to the first section by at least one swivel comprising an overlaying piece of tubing residing on the first section and rotating thereon from which the second section extends. 19. The articulated frame of claim 15, further comprising a latch attachment structure disposed on the third section of the articulated frame for releasable attachment to a latch receiver disposed on a rear surface of a pack to which the articulated frame is attached. 20. The articulated frame of claim 15, wherein the at least one storage compartment comprises a generally flat upper surface. 21. The articulated frame of claim 15, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user with the second section at least partially folded into the first section. 22. The articulated frame of claim 21, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are at least partially folded into a recess in the first section. 23. The articulated frame of claim 15, wherein in the undeployed position the second section and third section are both disposed along the back of the user and generally reside parallel to one another.
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