Lightweight Bullet/Stab Resistant Backpack Modular System

Abstract

A lightweight bullet/stab resistant backpack system. The lightweight bullet/stab resistant backpack system includes unisex breathable straps, pouches, chain straps, daisy chains, cinch straps, pouches, elastic cinch strap, Velcro units, and soft body armor units. The backpack system is made of durable nylon material, polyester/plastic material, porous/non-woven material and metal. Further, the lightweight bullet/stab resistant. The backpack system is cost effective and easy to carry on daily basis by everyone. The backpack is capable of providing protection from bullets, knife stabbings, stab, and shrapnel, as well as capable of storing different types of goods/ articles as per the user's requirements. backpack system is configured so that it can be worn in a manner where the soft armor plate protects the user's back, or can be worn in a manner where the soft armor plate protects the user's chest.

1 . A backpack comprising:
 a pouch adapted to receive at least one soft armor plate; and   at least one soft armor plate, wherein the at least one soft armor plate is removably inserted into the pouch.   
     
     
         2 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the pouch is adjacent to a back of the backpack. 
     
     
         3 . The backpack of  claim 2  wherein the pouch is a size and a shape that is substantially the same as a size and a shape of the back of the backpack. 
     
     
         4 . The backpack of  claim 3  wherein the at least one soft armor plate has a size and a shape that is substantially the same as the size and shape of the first pouch, such that when the at least one soft armor plate is inserted in the first pouch, the back of the backpack is substantially covered by the at least one soft armor plate. 
     
     
         5 . The backpack of  claim 4  wherein the at least one soft armor plate is made from a plurality of layers of woven and laminated fibers. 
     
     
         6 . The backpack of  claim 5  wherein the at least one soft armor plate has a thickness of 5-15 millimeters and weighs in the range of 1-4 lbs. 
     
     
         7 . The backpack of  claim 6  wherein the at least one soft armor plate complies with the National Institute of Justice Standard-0101.06 for ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. 
     
     
         8 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises plurality of parts, each of the plurality of parts fabricated from one of a durable nylon material, a polyester material, plastic material, porous non-woven material, and metal. 
     
     
         9 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack has a capacity of 25-35 liters. 
     
     
         10 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises between three (3) to six (6) inside compartments, at least one of the inside compartments additionally comprising an approximately square piece of hook and loop material. 
     
     
         11 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises additionally comprises at least one second pouch on at least one side of the backpack, the at least one second pouch adapted to hold a water bottle and a power supply unit. 
     
     
         12 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises a plurality of second pouches inside the back of the backpack. 
     
     
         13 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises at least one chain straps adapted to lock a compartment of the backpack. 
     
     
         14 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack additionally comprises a plurality of breathable straps. 
     
     
         15 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack comprises a plurality of hook and loop units for holding a plurality of straps and a plurality of second pouches in an inside of the backpack. 
     
     
         16 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein a bottom of the backpack comprises at least one axe loop and a rain cover zipper pocket. 
     
     
         17 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the backpack additionally comprises an adjustable waist strap, an adjustable chest strap, the adjustable chest strap having a whistle on a clip. 
     
     
         18 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the at least one soft armor plate is placed in one of: a backing of the backpack and a padding of the backpack. 
     
     
         19 . The backpack of  claim 4  wherein the at least one soft armor plate is interwoven in one of: a backing of the backpack and a padding of the backpack. 
     
     
         20 . The backpack of  claim 4  wherein the backpack is configured to be worn in a manner such that the backpack covers a user's chest.