Bullet proof vest with backpack

Abstract

A utility pack is provided. The utility pack is a combination of a vest and a bag. The vest includes a body portion and shoulder straps extending from the body portion. The body portion includes a bullet-resistant material. The bag of the present invention includes an internal compartment and a closable opening leading into the internal compartment. A connector releasably attaches the bag to the body portion of the vest.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A utility pack comprising:
 a vest comprising a body portion and shoulder straps extending from the body portion, wherein the body portion comprises a bullet-resistant material;   a bag comprising an internal compartment and a closable opening leading into the internal compartment; and   a connector releasably attaching the bag to the body portion of the vest.   
     
     
         2 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the connector is it at least one of a zipper and a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the connector is a zipper is disposed about a perimeter of the bag and the body portion. 
     
     
         4 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the back portion comprises a plurality of utility loops. 
     
     
         5 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is a backpack comprising shoulder straps. 
     
     
         6 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the connector is a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the bullet-resistant material is a bullet resistant plate. 
     
     
         8 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , further comprising waist straps extending from the body portion below the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         9 . The utility pack of  claim 8 , wherein the waist straps are connectable by a quick connect clip 
     
     
         10 . The utility pack of  claim 1 , wherein the vest is configured to secure to a user so that the body portion is covering the user's chest or the body portion is covering the user's back.