Element carrier and method

Abstract

An element carrier, such as a sleeping bag carrier, includes an elongate portion having a length sufficient to extend about the sleeping bag when it is in a rolled up state. The elongate portion having a first end with a first portion of a locking mechanism, and a second end with a second portion of the locking mechanism which mates with the first portion to secure the first end and the second end together about the sleeping bag. The carrier includes a handle attached to the elongate portion for carrying the elongate portion secured about the sleeping bag. A method for carrying a sleeping bag. The method includes the steps of placing an elongate portion about the sleeping bag. There is the step of locking a first end of the elongate portion with a second end of the elongate portion to secure the elongate portion about the sleeping bag. There is the step of lifting the sleeping bag with a handle attached to the elongate portion. Preferably, there is the step of unlocking the first end from the second end which releases the elongate portion from the sleeping bag.

1 . A sleeping bag carrier comprising: 
 an elongate portion having a length sufficient to extend about the sleeping bag when it is in a rolled up state, the elongate portion having a first end with a first portion of a locking mechanism, and a second end with a second portion of the locking mechanism which mates with the first portion to secure the first end and the second end together about the sleeping bag; and    a handle attached to the elongate portion for carrying the elongate portion secured about the sleeping bag.    
   
   
       2 . A carrier as described in  claim 1  wherein the first portion includes hooks and the second portion includes loops that engage with the hooks to hold the first end and second end together.  
   
   
       3 . A carrier has described in  claim 2  including a shoulder strap attached to the elongate portion for carrying the elongate portion secured about the sleeping bag.  
   
   
       4 . A carrier as described in  claim 3  wherein the elongate portion has an inner side with an anti-slip material.  
   
   
       5 . A carrier as described in  claim 4  wherein the elongate portion as an exposed side with molded PVC.  
   
   
       6 . A carrier as described in  claim 5  wherein the elongate portion is essentially rectangularly shaped.  
   
   
       7 . A carrier as described in  claim 6  including a pocket.  
   
   
       8 . A carrier as described in  claim 7  including a speed clip for attaching an object.  
   
   
       9 . A method for carrying a sleeping bag comprising the steps of: 
 placing an elongate portion about the sleeping bag;    locking a first end of the elongate portion with a second end of the elongate portion to secure the elongate portion about the sleeping bag; and    lifting the sleeping bag with a handle attached to the elongate portion.    
   
   
       10 . A method as described in  claim 9  including unlocking the first end from the second end which releases the elongate portion from the sleeping bag.  
   
   
       11 . A rolled up element carrier comprising: 
 an elongate portion having a length sufficient to extend about the element when it is in a rolled up state, the elongate portion having a first end with a first portion of a locking mechanism, and a second end with a second portion of the locking mechanism which mates with the first portion to secure the first end and the second end together about the element; and    a handle attached to the elongate portion for carrying the elongate portion secured about the element.    
   
   
       12 . A method for carrying a rolled up element comprising the steps of: 
 placing an elongate portion about the rolled up element;    locking a first end of the elongate portion with a second end of the elongate portion to secure the elongate portion about the rolled up element; and    lifting the rolled up element with a handle attached to the elongate portion.