Modular gear bag system

Abstract

Modular bag system having one or more base bags and a plurality of attachable gear sets. In some configurations, a base bag or a gear set includes a pocket flap that easily moves from an external orientation to an internal orientation to permit access to the pocket. In some configurations, a bag has a strap arrangement that converts from a two-strap arrangement to a single-strap arrangement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular gear bag system, comprising:
 at least one gear bag;   a plurality of accessories;   an accessory mount configured to selectively couple any selected one of the plurality of accessories to the at least one gear bag, wherein the accessory mount comprises:
 a first connection arrangement of a first type; and 
 a second connection arrangement of a second type. 
   
     
     
         2 . The modular gear bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory mount further comprises a third connection arrangement of a third type. 
     
     
         3 . The modular gear bag system of  claim 2 , wherein the first connection arrangement is a hook-and-loop fastener, the second connection arrangement is a clip and loop coupling, and the third connection arrangement is a snap-fit buckle. 
     
     
         4 . The modular gear bag system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of accessories includes one or more of a webbing platform, a helmet carrier, an admin set, a double deploy set, and a webbing platform having a kangaroo pocket. 
     
     
         5 . A backpack or other type of bag that is convertible from a double strap configuration to a single strap configuration, wherein one strap is removable from the backpack or bag, and the remaining strap has one end that is connectable to an opposite side of the backpack or bag. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible backpack or bag of  claim 5 , wherein an unused lower strap of the backpack or bag is connected to the remaining strap in a cross-body orientation. 
     
     
         7 . A modular gear bag system, comprising:
 at least one gear bag;   an accessory mount configured to selectively couple with any selected one of a plurality of accessories to the at least one gear bag, wherein the accessory mount comprises:
 a first connection arrangement of a first type; and 
 a second connection arrangement of a second type.