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Implementations of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for packing equipment that provide for a versatile, comfortable, and convenient modular outdoor packing system that increases the enjoyment of outdoor activities. In general, one or more implementations of the present inv

Implementations of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for packing equipment that provide for a versatile, comfortable, and convenient modular outdoor packing system that increases the enjoyment of outdoor activities. In general, one or more implementations of the present invention include a modular outdoor pack with multiple interchangeable front packs that are interchangeable with a base back pack. Each interchangeable front pack is configured for a particular outdoor activity allowing the modular outdoor pack to transform into multiple different packs depending on the outdoor activity in which the user is participating.

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1. A modular outdoor packing system comprising: a base back pack including: a first portion comprising a first air mesh material that forms a first ventilating surface configured to rest against a back area of a user;a second portion attached to said first portion; anda receiving space at least part

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A modular outdoor packing system comprising: a base back pack including: a first portion comprising a first air mesh material that forms a first ventilating surface configured to rest against a back area of a user;a second portion attached to said first portion; anda receiving space at least partially defined between said first portion a said second portion; anda plurality of interchangeable front packs, each of said plurality of interchangeable front packs being configured for different outdoor activities and including: a third portion comprising a second air mesh material that forms a second ventilating surface configured to rest directly against a chest area of the user; anda fourth portion connected to said third portion, said fourth portion including an elastic material;one or more pockets defined by said third portion and said fourth portion; andone or more pocket flaps connected to or forming a part of said fourth portion of said interchangeable front pack, said one or more pocket flaps being foldable from said fourth portion toward the chest area of the user and tuckable at least about half-way down a height of said one or more pockets and between said third portion and said fourth portion, said fourth portion and said one or more pocket flaps arranged to exert a compressive force on contents of said one or more pockets to secure the contents within said one or more pockets; anda plurality of detachable straps that selectively extend between said base back pack and said plurality of interchangeable front packs one at a time. 2. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said second air mesh material includes a top layer of linked nylon, a bottom layer of linked nylon, and a plurality of nylon strands woven between and coupling said top layer and said bottom layer, said nylon strands forming a compressible support structure between said top layer and said bottom layer. 3. The modular packing system of claim 2, wherein a portion of said nylon strands have at least one of a varying length, a varying cross-sectional dimension, or a varying stiffness. 4. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said one or more pocket flaps are arranged to substantially seal the contents of said one or more pockets within said one or more pockets. 5. The modular packing system of claim 1, where said one or more pocket flaps and said fourth portion are arranged to fully enclose said one or more pockets. 6. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said fourth portion and said one or more pocket flaps comprise a single member. 7. The modular packing system of claim 6, wherein said fourth portion includes a neoprene material arranged to securely hold the contents of said one or more pockets. 8. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein at least one of said interchangeable front packs has a width of less than about 0.5 inches such that a user can wear the modular packing system as a layer on top of clothing or underneath clothing. 9. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said third portion has a height greater than a height of said fourth portion. 10. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said one or more pockets include one or more elastic compression properties configured to facilitate securing the contents therein. 11. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of interchangeable front packs include a biking pack, a hiking pack, and a fishing pack including one or more tackle boxes attached to an outer surface of said third portion within said one or more pockets. 12. The modular packing system of claim 1, further comprising one or more panel members comprising transparent material that are at least partially connected to an outer surface of said fourth portion of said interchangeable front pack, said one or more panel members and said fourth portion of said interchangeable front pack at least partially defining one or more transparent pockets therebetween. 13. The modular system of claim 1, wherein said fourth portion of said interchangeable front pack is rotatable relative to said third portion of said interchangeable front pack and is movable between a closed position, wherein said fourth portion and said third portion at least partially define said one or more pockets, and an open position, wherein said fourth portion is rotated away from said third portion and forms a mounting surface on an inner surface of said fourth portion. 14. The modular system of claim 1, wherein an upper edge portion of said second portion of said base back pack is substantially linear and a lower portion of said second portion of said base back pack includes a curved edge. 15. The modular packing system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of detachable straps comprise: a first pair of detachable straps extending between an upper edge portion of said first portion of said base back pack and an upper edge portion of said third portion of said interchangeable front pack, said first pair of detachable straps configured to extend over a shoulder area of the user; anda second pair of detachable straps extending between side portions of said first portion of said base back pack and said third portion of said interchangeable front pack, said second pair of detachable straps configured to extend around opposite side areas of the user. 16. A modular outdoor packing system comprising: a plurality of interchangeable base back packs, each of said plurality of interchangeable base back packs being configured for different activities and including: a first portion comprising a first air mesh material that forms a first ventilating surface configured to rest against a back area of a user;a second portion connected to said first portion, said second portion comprising a first stretchable material;a receiving space at least partially defined between said first portion and said second portion; anda plurality of interchangeable front packs, each of said plurality of interchangeable front packs being configured for different activities and including: a third portion comprising a second air mesh material that forms a second ventilating surface configured to rest directly against a chest area of a user, wherein at least one of said first air mesh material or said second air mesh material includes a top layer of linked nylon, a bottom layer of linked nylon, and a plurality of nylon strands woven between and coupling said top layer and said bottom layer, said nylon strands forming a compressible support structure between said top layer and said bottom layer; anda fourth portion connected to said third portion, said fourth portion comprising a second stretchable material; andone or more pockets at least partially defined between said third portion and said fourth portion;one or more pocket flaps connected to or forming a part of said fourth portion of said interchangeable front pack, said one or more pocket flaps being bendable from said fourth portion toward the chest area of the user and tuckable at least about half-way down a height of said one or more pockets and between said third portion and said fourth portion, said fourth portion and said one or more pocket flaps arranged to exert a compressive force on contents of said one or more pockets to secure the contents within said one or more pockets; anda first pair of detachable straps extending between an upper edge portion of said first portion of said base back pack and an upper edge portion of said third portion of said interchangeable front pack, said first pair of detachable straps configured to extend over a shoulder area of the user; anda second pair of detachable straps extending between side edge portions of said first portion of said base back pack and side edge portions of said third portion of said interchangeable front pack, said second pair of detachable straps configured to extend over side areas of the user. 17. The modular outdoor packing system of claim 16, wherein the combination of said first portion of said base back pack, said third portion of said interchangeable front pack, and said first and second pairs of detachable straps is configured to selectively form a compression fit over a torso area of the user.