Convertible utility sling/bag for sportsmen and others

Abstract

A carrying apparatus with adjustable over the shoulder straps as well as hand-carry straps which are attached to a free-forming fabric sling platform by sewing. A pair of inverted, separating zippers are sewn along opposite edges of the sling platform to provide a simple means of converting the apparatus from a closed-end bag, to a sling with partially closed, to a fully separated end(s), to accommodate a variety of cargo shapes and sizes. When not in use, the invention can be easily folded-to about double the size of a mans' large wallet and secured with its' own elastic strap.

What we claim as our invention is:  
     
         1 . A multi-use, convertible sling/bag type apparatus for sportsmen and others for the express purpose of providing an individual with a simple, convenient and inexpensive method of carrying a diverse assortment of cargo without the aid of further modifications to the apparatus, comprising: 
 a pair of 57″ long, 2″ wide, Nylon webbing shoulder straps, each having a fixed first end, and an adjustable second end; a pair of 20″ long, 1″ wide Nylon webbing straps, with fixed ends for hand-carry; a single, sling platform, approximately 24″ square, made of a fabric such as Nylon Packcloth, canvas or the like; a pair of 10″ long,jacket weight, separating zippers; a pair of 8″ long, 2″ wide lengths of Nylon strapping, which matches the other 2″ wide lengths of shoulder strapping; one 12″ long, ½″ wide length of elastic strapping; two (2) 2″ wide plastic Looplocks; two (2) 2″ wide plastic Tri-Glides; one (1) 2″ wide plastic D-Ring; one (1) 2″ wide plastic Snaphook;    which when assembled and/or sewn together, as illustrated by the enclosed drawings, will provide an individual with a means of moving cargo, either with the aid of hand-carry straps or adjustable shoulder length, over and around the head, straps.    
     
     
         2 . A sling type apparatus which incorporates two (2) inverted (pull-down), 10 inch long, jacket weight, separating zippers, which allows the apparatus to function as an enclosed-end bag when the pull-tabs of both zippers are drawn all the way down, or, as a sling when either or both of the zippers are adjusted up (pull-tabs raised) or separated, subject to the size and shape of the cargo to be carried.  
     
     
         3 . It is also claimed that the fabrics and separating zippers used in the invention are flexible enough that the apparatus can be both free-forming to the cargo being carried and easily folded to to about double the size of a man's wallet before securing with its' own elastic strap, for easy storage or carry.