A novel hanger, kit and method for hanging holiday lights on structures such as Christmas trees. The hanger includes a belt clip or other mount that is adapted to temporarily mount on a person, and a horizontal arm upon which cordage can be wound. The hanger includes a plug retainer which holds the end of the plug. The arm includes a plurality of detents or notches formed therein and spaced apart to partition the separate loops of cordage. The hanger is preferably made from an insulated rigid material such as an insulated wire frame to provide a strong structure but yet one that will not conduct electricity that could otherwise shock the individual to which the hanger is mounted. Utilizing the hanger, first the flexible cordage is looped around the hanger into multiple loops and the hanger is temporarily mounted on a person, such as by clipping the hanger on the belt of the individual. Then, the cordage is removed from the hanger as necessary to install the cordage on a structure. The method may also be used in reverse in which cordage is removed from the structure and looped on the hanger. Once removed, the hanger and the cordage looped thereon maybe stored until reuse is desired.

A device for attachment to a standard folding lawn chair for subsequent transportation on an individual's back. The device utilizes a padded sleeve which slips over the back of the chair, and within which are a pair of fasteners which are secured to the seatback upper-crossmember. A pair of shoulder straps, integral with the fasteners, extend from the padded sleeve and, after passing over the individual's shoulders, are attached to the chair central-crossmember. The seat is held in the folded position by means of a cord extending from the sleeve which is tied around the seat front-crossmember.

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 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.