Personal storage device

Abstract

A storage system for a user includes a base configured to couple to the user. A first elongated member including a first end and a second end is coupled to the base. A storage unit having at least one glide member slideably coupled to the first elongated member so that a position of the storage unit may be adjusted along the base by the user.

1 . A personal storage system for a user comprising: 
 a base portion configured to be worn by the user;    a first elongated member, the first elongated member including a first end and a second end;    wherein the first elongated member is attached to the base at a point proximate to the first end and at a point proximate to the second end;    a storage unit; and    at least one glide member on the storage unit;    wherein the at least one glide member on the storage unit is slideably coupled to the first elongated member such that a position of the storage unit may be adjusted along the elongated member by the user.    
   
   
       2 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the base is a waist belt.  
   
   
       3 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a portion of a backpack.  
   
   
       4 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongated member is at least one of a rail or a strap.  
   
   
       5 . The storage system of  claim 1 , further comprising a second elongated member that runs substantially parallel with the first elongated member.  
   
   
       6 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit includes a backing and the at least one glide member comprises a pair of slots in the backing.  
   
   
       7 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is maintained in a position relative to the base by friction between the first elongated member and the at least one glide.  
   
   
       8 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is a pocket.  
   
   
       9 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is a open top pouch, a water bottle, or a sheath.  
   
   
       10 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is removeably coupled to the first elongated member.  
   
   
       11 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongated member is removeably coupled to the base.  
   
   
       12 . The storage system of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongated member is coupled to the base at the first end, the second end, and an intermediate point between the first end and the second end.  
   
   
       13 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one glide member is coupled to the first elongated member at a position between the first end and the intermediate point, and another glide is coupled to the first elongated member at a point between the intermediate point and the second end.  
   
   
       14 . A personal storage system comprising: 
 a waist belt;    a primary storage unit supported by the waist belt;    a pair of shoulder straps coupled to the primary storage unit;    a reservoir for retaining fluids, the reservoir disposed within the primary storage unit;    a first elongated member attached to one of the waist belt, one of the pair of shoulder straps, or the primary storage unit;    a secondary storage unit, the secondary storage unit including a glide member slideably coupled to the first elongated member.    
   
   
       15 . The personal storage system of  claim 13 , further comprising a second glide member coupled to the secondary storage unit, wherein the second glide member cooperates with and engages the first elongated member.  
   
   
       16 . The personal storage system of  claim 14 , wherein the means for slideably coupling the storage unit to the base further includes a second coupling member that runs substantially parallel with the first coupling member.  
   
   
       17 . The personal storage system of  claim 14 , wherein the first coupling member is a rail.  
   
   
       18 . The personal storage system of  claim 13 , wherein the secondary storage unit is coupled to the waist belt.  
   
   
       19 . A backpack comprising: 
 a waist belt;    a first elongated member coupled to the waist belt;    a second elongated member coupled to the waist belt;    wherein the second elongated member is substantially parallel to the first elongated member; and    a storage unit having at least one glide member slideably coupled to the first elongated member and at least one glide member slideably coupled to the second elongated member;    such that the storage unit is moveable to a plurality of positions along the waist belt.    
   
   
       20 . The backpack of  claim 19 , wherein the first elongated member is coupled to the waist belt at a first end, a second end, and at an intermediate point between the first end and the second end, and one of the at least one glide member coupled to the first elongated member is coupled to the first elongated member at a position between the first end and the intermediate point, and another glide member is coupled to the first elongated member is coupled to the first elongated member between the intermediate point and the second end.