Combined chair and backpack apparatus for outdoor use

Abstract

A foldable chair that includes shoulder straps for transporting the chair, pockets of various sizes and shapes for storage of hunting gear and a thick seat cushion for improved comfort is disclosed. The seat cushion is made of thick, dense foam for improved comfort and includes a strap on the bottom edge to attach the seat cushion to the backpack when the cushion is not being used as a seat. The present invention further includes a pivotable frame capable of forming an angled structure when self-support is desired and capable of pivoting into a flat frame for resting against a tree or other vertical support when desired. The invention also includes a cover, mesh or otherwise, surrounding the frame that acts as a back support while the chair is in-use.

1 . A combined backpack and chair apparatus, comprising 
 a frame comprising a main frame section and a support brace pivotally attached to the main frame section, said main frame section comprising an upper frame component and a reinforcement member affixed to and interconnecting two medial portions of said upper frame component;    a frame cover operatively surrounding a portion of said main frame section, said frame cover having a top edge and a bottom edge;    a seat operatively connected to the bottom edge of said frame cover;    a set of straps connected to said frame cover near the top edge thereof, wherein said set of straps are configured to receive arms of a user therethrough to permit carrying of the apparatus on a user's back; and    a receptacle formed from a flexible fabric material and operatively connected to    said frame cover on a side thereof opposite said straps.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said seat cushion is a thick dense foam.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said seat cushion comprises a strap attached to a bottom portion of said seat cushion for attaching said seat cushion to said backpack.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said frame cover comprises a porous material such as a mesh.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising 
 adjustable straps attaching a top of said receptacle to said top edge of said cover; and    side straps attached to said receptacle and attached to a side portion of said cover.    
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising at least one pocket on said receptacle.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , comprising a bright colored panel operatively attached to said pocket.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a limiting strap operatively attached to opposite ends of said main frame section and extending around said support brace, for limiting pivotal movement of said support brace.  
   
   
       9 . A combined backpack and chair apparatus comprising 
 a frame, said frame comprises an U-shaped member pivotally attached to a main frame, wherein said main frame comprises an upper frame component and a lower frame component attached to said upper frame component    a cover surrounding a portion of said frame;    a receptacle operatively attached to said cover;    a seat member operatively attached to said cover; and    a set of straps attached to said cover.    
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein said seat cushion is a thick dense foam.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein said seat cushion comprises a strap attached to a bottom portion of said seat cushion for attaching said seat cushion to said backpack.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein said frame cover comprises a porous material such as a mesh.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , comprising 
 adjustable straps attaching a top of said receptacle to said top edge of said cover; and    side straps attached to said receptacle and attached to a side portion of said cover.    
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , comprising at least one pocket on said receptacle.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , comprising a bright colored panel operatively attached to said pocket.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a limiting strap operatively attached to opposite ends of said main frame section and extending around said support brace, for limiting pivotal movement of said support brace.