A comprehensive top camping set which includes a convertible flashlight to lantern combination, a cooking utensil for holding cans of food and preventing the same from spilling, an electrically operated simulated camp fire, a toy hatchet which is convertible into an imprinting member for making markings such as an animal's paw in the ground, a toy knife having a whistle in the handle thereof for producing an animal sound or the like, a toy gun which has a light transmitting scope device for projecting images therefrom, an electrically operated warning device, and a novel camping pack construction. The camping pack has a piston and cylinder air pump for delivering air under pressure to inflate air mattresses or the like. A periscope device also is mounted on the pack for movement between a retracted position substantially within the pack to an upwardly protruding position permitting visual observation therethrough. A sound amplification unit, including a speaker, microphone, and electrical amplifier also is mounted on the pack. The pack has a substantially rigid framework with a planar, removable front cover on which a map, or the like, may be positioned and worked upon when the cover is opened. A battery operated light device also is mounted on the pack for facilitating visual observation of the map, as well as providing means for projecting light through the periscope for signalling purposes.
A backpack support apparatus includes first, second, and third poles and first, second, and third couplings that removably couple the poles to a backpack frame to form a tripod-like support configuration. The couplings hold the poles so that the poles angle away from the backpack frame advantageously for improved stability. In addition, the couplings hold the poles in a way enabling a user to remove the poles easily by lifting the backpack frame. The couplings may be part of the backpack frame, they may be attached to a backpack frame as original equipment, or they may be mounted as retrofit equipment on an existing backpack frame. The poles in one embodiment slide together to form a walking staff, and a separate hook attaches to the third pole to adapt it to use in mounting a bear bag over a tree limb.
A camping toy having an assembly with a coupled configuration and an expanded configuration. The assembly defines a toy lantern when the assembly is in the coupled configuration, and the assembly defines a plurality of separated toy camping items when the assembly is in the expanded configuration. The plurality of toy camping items include a light and a toy canteen, a toy stove, and/or a toy cooking pan.
A new and improved backpack support apparatus includes a first extensible leg assembly, a second extensible leg assembly, and a plurality of transverse strut assemblies connected between the first extensible leg assembly and the second extensible leg assembly. The transverse strut assemblies are capable of supporting a backpack and capable of resting on a wearer's back. A separable, extensible walking stick assembly is used and includes a top portion adapted to engage one of the transverse strut assemblies, such that the extensible walking stick assembly, the first extensible leg assembly, and the second extensible leg assembly form a three-legged support for the backpack. The first extensible leg assembly and the second extensible leg assembly include a plurality of telescopic leg members and lock assemblies for locking the telescopic leg members in extended orientations. The first extensible leg assembly and the second extensible leg assembly includes respective spring, assemblies which normally bias the respective telescopic leg members in a retracted position, and the lock assemblies are capable of locking the respective telescopic leg members in an extended position. The extensible walking stick assembly includes a plurality of telescopic stick members and lock assemblies for locking the telescopic stick members in extended orientations. Respective light assemblies may be supported by the first extensible leg assembly and/or the second extensible leg assembly. A transverse strut assembly may be adapted to receive and house a signaling device.
