DE202013103062U1 - Carrying system for a crashpad - Google Patents

Abstract

Support system (9) for a crash pad (1) on the back, comprising a main part (11) and two back straps (31, 32) attached to the main part (11), the main part (11) comprising at least one tether (23) and one The rear wall (15), wherein the at least one tether (23) together with the main part (11) located in a folded about its transverse axis (39) folded state Crashpad (1) completely, said Crashpad (1) in the folded state a spanned circumference of at least 100 cm, characterized in that the carrying system (9) and the crash pad (1) are completely separate elements.

Description

The invention relates to a carrying system for the transport of a crash pad on the back, comprising a main part and two attached to the main body back straps, the main part has at least one tether and a rear wall, wherein the at least one tether together with the main part in one of his Crashpad completely folded over transverse axis folded state, wherein the crash pad in the folded state has a spanned circumference of at least 100 cm.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a multifunctional support system for a crash pad, comprising a main part with an opening for introducing a crash pad, wherein the main part has a front wall, a rear wall and a bottom, and two back straps, which are attached to the rear wall.

State of the art

A crash pad is a safety mat used in bouldering. Bouldering is a climbing sport in which you climb on boulders, rock walls or artificial climbing walls without climbing rope and climbing harness at jump height. From a height of up to four meters, a skilled bouldering athlete can fall on the crash pad and / or jump. A person on the ground, a spotter, is supposed to steer the boulder athlete in the fall in such a way that the latter lands his feet on the crashpad. The spotter is to prevent the boulder athlete uncontrollably hit the head or back.

The crash pad usually consists of at least two foam layers, which are arranged in a sheath. A first foam layer forms a hard landing surface and a second foam layer forms a soft landing surface. Normally, the boulder athlete jumps on the hard landing area, which absorbs the first shock and at the same time ensures a secure footing. A jump on the soft landing area there is a risk that the boulder athlete kinks and thus injured. Nevertheless, it happens in isolated cases that a boulder athlete has to let himself fall. In these cases, the soft landing surface is at the top.

To get to the appropriate boulders and rock walls, the bouldering athletes go great distances on foot. Since the crash pad is large and bulky, the transport of the crash pad to the respective locations is a challenge. By means of a carrying system, consisting of two attached to the crash pad back straps, the transport of the crash pad is made possible, like the DE 20 2011 004 115 U1 can be seen. Normally, the back straps are on the soft landing surface, as the hard landing surface is applied more frequently and the back straps interfere with the landing. However, as mentioned above, occasionally the soft landing surface is used as the impact surface. The fixed back straps with the Crashpad are a hindrance in such cases and can lead to injuries.

So that the back straps are not located directly on the landing surface, it is now possible that the back straps are attached to a textile surface which is sewn to the crash pad. The textile surface is wrapped around the crash pad for transport and fastened to it with straps and buckles. Normally, metal buckles are used because, for example, velcro closures are dirty and therefore no longer operational. However, the metal buckles can cause injury during the landing.

Another disadvantage is that the textile surface and the straps during a repositioning of the crash pad for the spotter pose a trip hazard or in rapid position changes are still on the crash pad when landing. During the jump, bouldering athletes often have to take one more step to regain their balance. Since the bouldering athletes wear very tight-fitting climbing shoes, which make it difficult to achieve a stable footing, even the smallest seams and bumps can bring down the bouldering athlete. The boulder athlete must therefore not get stuck at seams or bumps. However, the seams that are in the sewing of the textile surface on the landing surface of the crash pad, can be a hindrance.

For transport, the crashpad is folded. Since the back straps are attached to the soft side, the hard side is in the folded state in the middle. This leads to a break and / or a kink in the hard landing area, which stand in the way of a stable landing and the boulder athlete, for example, with the ankles can bend or tip over.

The carrying system attached to the crash pad can only be used as a carrying system for this crash pad. Other crash pads can not be transported with this carrying system. Just as little is it possible to use the carrying system for other items, the space in, for example, a car is scarce and may need to be dispensed with additional pockets or the like.

task

The present invention is based on the object, a support system of the type described above such that the boulder athletes can use the crash pad for a safe landing and yet a comfortable transport of the crash pad is possible, the carrying system possible for the transport of other items should be used.

solution

Based on a device of the type described above, the underlying object is achieved in that the carrying system and the crash pad are completely separate elements.

A separation of the support system and the crash pad allows for a safe design of the crash pad and on the other a good transport the same. If the crash pad is used during bouldering, it is removed from the carry bag system and unfolded. The carrying system is either put aside or used by a spotter. Both on a soft and on a hard landing surface of the crash pad can be dispensed with back straps, seams and the like. This means that both landing surfaces of the crash pad can easily be used without the boulder athlete having to fear a risk of injury due to unevenness on the landing areas.

Due to the lack of back straps on the crash pad, it is possible to fold the crash pad in such a way that the soft side is surrounded by the hard side. As a result, a break or crease in the hard landing area is avoided and accordingly prevents a possible fall of the boulder athlete. In addition, the applied force is less in this folding direction than in an opposite folding direction.

For transport, the crash pad is inserted in a folded state through the opening into the external carrying system, which is in the backpack state. On a main part of the carrying system are two back straps, which allow the transport of the crash pad on the back. As a result, even longer distances can be covered with the crash pad. So that the crash pad does not fall out of the carrying system, the crash pad is completely surrounded by the tether and the main part, wherein the main part has at least one rear wall. The tether spans the crash pad from an upper end to a lower end of the rear wall and / or from a left to a right end of the rear wall.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the main part has a rear wall, a front wall, a bottom and / or a side wall. The front wall and the rear wall may partially or completely enclose the crash pad.

Furthermore, the underlying object is achieved in that the carrying system is convertible from a backpack state in a bag state, wherein an upper portion of the rear wall in the bag state forms a pocket flap with which the opening is closed.

The multi-functionality of the carrying system makes it possible to transfer the carrying system from the state of the backpack into the carrying-bag state. In the bag state, a spotter supporting the bouldering athlete may carry smaller items with the carrying system. Optionally, if no crash pad is to be transported, the carrying system can be used for purchases or the like.

A portion of the rear wall forms a pocket flap in the tote bag condition, wherein the pocket flap or the portion of the rear wall is joined to the front wall to close the opening formed by the front wall and the rear wall (and optionally the side walls). This prevents objects from falling out of the opening.

The crash pad is carried in a folded state, wherein the crash pad in this folded state advantageously has a circumference of at least 100 cm, at least 120 cm, more preferably 140 cm. The crashpad is folded over its transverse axis to make it as easy to transport as possible. As a circumference, both the circumference of the folded crash pad in horizontal and in vertical direction can be designated, wherein the horizontal direction is arranged perpendicular to the length and the vertical direction parallel to the length.

The crashpad has a size that provides the largest possible impact surface, while making sure that the crashpad in the folded state is easy to transport. It is proposed that the crash pad has a length between 100 cm and 300 cm, preferably between 150 cm and 250 cm, a width between 80 cm and 200 cm, preferably between 90 cm and 150 cm, and a thickness between 7 cm and 30 cm , preferably between 8 cm and 20 cm. The thickness of the Crash pads results from the respective thicknesses of the different foam layers.

The invention further ausgestaltend is provided that in two opposite side regions of the main part in each case the front wall and the rear wall are interconnected, preferably by means of one respective side wall. This prevents objects from falling out of the side areas during the transport of objects. Furthermore, the front wall and the rear wall can be made so wide that no side wall is required and thus the production of the support system runs faster. If there are separate side walls, it is conceivable to make these side walls of an elastic material and to simplify the insertion of the bulky crash pad in this way.

It is also proposed that in each case one end of the back straps is fastened to an upper region of the rear wall. As a result of the attachment of the back straps in an upper region of the rear wall, the crash pad in the carrying system can neither fold backward nor hinder the corridor while running by the crash pad strikes against the legs. So it should be created as comfortable as possible.

It is particularly advantageous if the rear wall has a height of 50 cm, preferably 60 cm, more preferably 70 cm. The height of the rear wall provides enough space to accommodate the back straps in an optimal position.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the front wall measures a height of 20 cm, preferably 30 cm, more preferably 40 cm. The front wall and rear wall can have the same height. In this case, both the rear wall and the front wall are folded or rolled in the bag state and used as a pocket flap. In the backpack condition there is the possibility that the front wall and the rear wall completely surround the crashpad. Alternatively, the rear wall is higher than the front wall and the rear wall now forms a pocket flap in the bag state. The insertion of objects is simplified in this way. In addition, the weight of the carrying system is lower.

When transporting the articles, it should further be noted that the circumference of the bottom and / or the opening is adapted to that of the crash pad and thus has a circumference of at least 100 cm, preferably 120 cm, more preferably 140 cm. The crashpad should be as easy as possible to insert into the carrying system. However, make sure that the circumference is not too large, so that the bulky crash pad has enough grip and does not tip over or slip.

According to the invention it is further provided that at least one pocket is located on the support system, which is accessible by at least one passage from the outside of the rear wall, wherein at least one back strap in the at least one pocket can be accommodated. In the bag state, the back straps are no longer needed and are rather annoying. Accordingly, the back straps are to be passed through at least one passage in the pocket on the rear wall, the back straps remain in the bag state in this bag. The passages can be designed to be both open and, for example, by means of Velcro closures.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention consists in that the front wall, the rear wall, the bottom, the pocket and / or the side wall, if present, consists of a textile, net-like and / or foil material, preferably the respective materials are elastic. Such materials are very light, so that when wearing only a small weight of the support system is present. Due to the flexibility of the materials, the carrying system can be stowed away when not needed. The main part can be composed of different materials, for example, the side walls made of an elastic material and the front wall, the rear wall and the bottom of a non-elastic material.

The front wall and rear wall (and possibly the side wall) of the main body frame the crashpad from all sides. If the crashpad is not completely surrounded by the front wall and the rear wall from all sides, it is particularly advantageous if in the backpack state a tether extends from an upper end of the rear wall to the front wall or a lower end of the rear wall, and preferably by means of click fasteners attachable thereto, wherein the tether along a top of a in the main body, preferably in a folded state, located crash pads, is feasible. The click fasteners allow quick attachment and removal of the retaining strap from the main body.

In order to provide rapid conversion from the backpack condition to the carrier bag condition and vice versa, it is proposed that in the carrier bag condition a shoulder belt with click fasteners be attachable to the side regions of the body, preferably to the side walls. By means of the click fasteners, the shoulder strap can be easily detached from the bag and thus no longer interferes with the backpack condition.

In this case, it is particularly advantageous if the shoulder strap can be used as a tether. The shoulder strap is fastened to the respective side regions of the main part, the tether being attached to the front wall and to the rear wall. By means of the click fasteners, the change from the shoulder strap to the tether and vice versa can be made very fast, without the tether or the shoulder strap having to be stowed somewhere or possibly being forgotten.

When arranging different click fasteners, care must be taken to ensure that the click fastener part of the back wall corresponds to the click fastener part of the front wall, since the carry system can be closed in the bag state. To make this possible, it is particularly advantageous if at the respective ends of the shoulder belt and / or the tether click fasteners are arranged complementary to each other and these correspond with the respective click fastener elements on the main body.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, there is a hip belt on the support system. By means of this waist belt, the weight of the crash pad is not only absorbed by the back, but partially transferred to the hips. It is well known that such hip straps facilitate the comfort of carrying heavy objects and that greater distances can be covered before it comes to exhaustion. These waist straps can be accommodated in a carrying bag state of the carrying system, for example in another bag, which is located on the rear wall or in the existing bag.

embodiment

The invention described above will be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment which is illustrated in the figures.

It shows:

1 : Top view of a crashpad in the unfolded state,

2 : the crashpad after 1 in the folded state,

3 : a handle on the crashpad after 1 , first strap on the crash pad after 1 .

4 : another handle with a Velcro on the crash pad after 1 .

5 : Front view of the crash pad after 1 in a carrying system in a backpack state,

6 : Rear view of the crash pad in the carrying system in the backpack state 5 .

7 : Rear view of the carrying system after 6 without crashpad,

8th : Rear view of the carrying system after 7 with hidden back straps,

9 : Front view of the carrying system after 8th in tote bag condition.

In 1 becomes a crashpad 1 shown, this crash pad 1 120 cm long, 100 cm wide and 11 cm thick. Before the crashpad 1 In bouldering areas, it often has to be transported over several hours. In an unfolded state this is almost impossible. Accordingly, the crash pad 1 for transport over the 120 cm long side, ie along its transverse axis 39 folded.

At the crashpad 1 are located on two opposite side surfaces 2 . 3 two handles 4 . 5 , Will the crashpad 1 folded are the handles 4 . 5 according to 2 arranged side by side and are by means of a hook and loop fastener 6 held together. This will prevent the crashpad 1 unfolds. In the 3 and 4 These are handles 4 . 5 shown in an enlarged view. The handles 4 . 5 are located on the shorter sides of the crashpad 1 and not on a hard landing area 7 or soft landing area 8th , Both on the hard landing area 7 as well as on the soft landing area 8th Seams and bumps should be avoided as far as possible, as they can lead to a fall of a boulder athlete.

The crashpad 1 is folded in a way that the soft landing area 8th inside and the hard landing area 7 pointing to the outside. By this arrangement it is avoided that during folding the hard landing surface 7 breaks and thereby creates a vulnerability. This vulnerability could cause a crash during a launch. Furthermore, this type of folding requires less force.

When folded, the crashpad measures 1 a length 13 of 100 cm, one width 12 of 60 cm and a thickness of 22 cm. By means of both handles 4 . 5 on the side surfaces 2 . 3 can the crashpad 1 be worn. However, this is over large distances very unwieldy and back-unfriendly.

To enable a transport on the back, comes a carrying system 9 in a backpack state 10 for use. The crashpad 1 becomes in the folded state into a main part 11 of the carrying system 9 according to 5 used. The main part 11 consists of a front wall 14 , a back wall 15 , two side walls 16 . 17 and a floor 18 , where the front wall 14 , the back wall 15 and the side walls 16 . 17 form an opening with a circumference of about 168 cm, with the opening in 5 can not be seen because the crash pad is located in this. In an embodiment, not shown here, on the side walls 16 . 17 be waived. The front wall 14 and back wall 15 are accordingly in one of the respective page areas 19 . 20 directly connected. Furthermore, it is possible that the side walls 16 . 17 made of an elastic material to the insertion of the crash pads 1 to simplify in the opening.

On the front wall 14 there is a male click-lock part 21 , which with a female click-lock part 22 a tether 23 connected is. The tether 23 extends from the front wall 14 over the crashpad 1 to the back wall 15 , as in 6 is pictured. The tether 23 will also be on the back wall 15 by means of a click fastener 24 attached, being a male click fastener 25 on the tether 23 is attached and a female click fastener 26 on the back wall 15 , The tether 23 prevents the crashpad 1 during transport from the main body 11 fall out. In an embodiment not shown here can on the tether 23 be waived if the crashpad 1 completely from the front wall 14 and the back wall 15 is surrounded. In the page areas 19 . 20 There are more click fasteners 27 . 28 for a later tote state 29 be used.

Of the 5 it can be seen that the front wall 14 and the back wall 15 have two different heights. The height of the front wall 14 is 30 cm, with the height of the back wall 15 65 cm. This is justified by the fact that the back wall 15 in the tote bag state 29 as a pocket flap 30 is used and closes the opening.

On the in 6 illustrated back wall 15 of the carrying system 9 There are two back straps 31 . 32 , By means of the back straps 31 . 32 becomes the crashpad 1 like a backpack worn on his back. One upper end each 33 . 34 the two back straps 31 . 32 is in an upper area of the back wall 15 attached. The height is designed so that while wearing, the crashpad 1 neither protrudes too far above the head nor hinders the legs when running. Furthermore, the carrying system 9 including crashpad 1 do not fold back, accordingly, the upper ends are 33 . 34 the back straps 31 . 32 possible above the center of gravity.

Will the crashpad 1 no longer transported, this can be removed from the carrying system 9 be removed and the latter used elsewhere. The carrying system 9 is now from the backpack state 10 in the tote bag state 29 converted and used for the transport of smaller items on city visits or the like. To the crashpad 1 can be seen first, the tether 23 both from the front wall 14 as well as from the back wall 15 solved.

The back straps 31 . 32 be according to 7 in a bag 35 that are on the back wall 15 is stowed away. At the bag 35 There is a passage on two opposite sides 40 . 41 with Velcro closures 36 . 37 , By opening the velcro straps 36 . 37 Be the back straps 31 . 32 as a whole in the bag 35 accommodated. As 8th it can be seen, are the back straps 31 . 32 in tote bag condition 29 not visible anymore.

Around the opening in tote bag condition 29 to close, the back wall becomes 15 as a pocket flap 30 used. The click-lock part 26 the back wall 15 corresponds to the click-lock part 21 from the front wall 14 , Accordingly, the click fasteners 22 . 25 , which are attached to the tether 23 are complementary to each other.

In 9 is the carrying system 9 in the tote bag state 29 , The tether 23 is also referred to as a shoulder strap in this embodiment 38 in tote bag condition 29 used. The shoulder strap 38 is done by means of the click fasteners 22 . 25 at the respective side areas 19 . 20 attached. Because the click fasteners 22 . 25 of the tether 23 or the shoulder strap 38 are complementary to each other, are the click fasteners 27 . 28 at the respective side areas 19 . 20 of the carrying system 9 also complementary to each other.

A click closure 43 is made up of the click-lock part 27 in the page area 19 and the click-lock part 22 of the tether 23 or the shoulder strap 38 together and another click-lock part 44 is made up of the click-lock part 28 in the page area 20 and the Click closure part 25 of the tether 23 or the shoulder strap 38 together.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Crashpad

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side surface

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side surface

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Handle

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Handle

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velcro fastener

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Hard landing area

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carrying system

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backpack state

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Bulk

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width

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length

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front wall

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behind wall

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Side wall

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Side wall

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ground

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page range

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page range

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Click closure part

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Click closure part

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safety belt

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click closure

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Click closure part

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Click closure part

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Click closure part

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Click closure part

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Carrying case state

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pocket flap

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back belt

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back belt

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Top end

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bag

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velcro fastener

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velcro fastener

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shoulder

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transverse axis

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passage

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passage

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click closure

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click closure

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click closure

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202011004115 U1 [0005]

Claims (17)

Carrying system ( 9 ) for a crashpad ( 1 ) on the back, comprising a main part ( 11 ) and two on the body ( 11 ) attached back straps ( 31 . 32 ), the main part ( 11 ) at least one tether ( 23 ) and a back wall ( 15 ), wherein the at least one tether ( 23 ) together with the main part ( 11 ) in one around its transverse axis ( 39 folded state Crashpad ( 1 ), whereby the crashpad ( 1 ) in the folded state has a spanned circumference of at least 100 cm, characterized in that the carrying system ( 9 ) and the crashpad ( 1 ) are completely separate elements. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the main part ( 11 ) a rear wall ( 15 ), a front wall ( 14 ), a floor ( 18 ) and / or a side wall ( 16 ) having. Multifunctional carrying system ( 9 ) for a crashpad ( 1 ), in particular according to one of claims 1 and 2, comprising a main part ( 11 ) with an opening for the introduction of the crash pad ( 1 ), the main part ( 11 ) a front wall 14 ), a back wall ( 15 ) and a floor ( 17 ), and two back straps ( 31 . 32 ), which on the back wall ( 15 ), characterized in that the carrying system ( 9 ) from a backpack condition ( 10 ) in a bag state ( 29 ) is convertible, wherein an upper portion of the rear wall in the bag state ( 29 ) a pocket flap ( 30 ) forms, with the opening is closed. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the crash pad ( 1 ) in the folded state has a circumference of at least 120 cm, preferably 140 cm. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the crash pad ( 1 ) in the unfolded state, a length between 100 cm and 300 cm, preferably between 150 cm and 250 cm, a width between 80 cm and 200 cm, preferably between 90 cm and 150 cm, and a thickness between 7 cm and 30 cm, preferably between 8 cm and 20 cm. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that in two opposite side regions ( 19 . 29 ) of the main part ( 11 ) each the front wall ( 14 ) and the back wall ( 15 ) are connected to each other, preferably by means of a respective side wall ( 16 . 17 ). Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in each case one end ( 33 . 34 ) of the back straps ( 31 . 32 ) at an upper area of the rear wall ( 15 ) is attached. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rear wall ( 15 ) has at least a height of 50 cm, preferably 60 cm, more preferably 70 cm. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the front wall ( 14 ) at least a height of 20 cm, preferably 30 cm, more preferably 40 cm Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the bottom ( 18 ) and / or the opening of the main part ( 11 ) have a circumference of at least 100 cm, preferably 120 cm, more preferably 140 cm. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by at least one pocket ( 35 ) passing through at least one passage ( 40 . 41 ) from the outside of the rear wall ( 15 ) is accessible, wherein at least one back strap ( 31 . 32 ) in the at least one pocket ( 35 ) is accommodated. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the rear wall ( 15 ), the front wall ( 14 ), the floor ( 18 ), the pocket ( 35 ) and / or the side walls ( 16 . 17 ), if present, consists of a textile, net-like, and / or sheet material, preferably, the respective materials are elastic. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that in the backpack state ( 10 ) a tether ( 23 ) from an upper end of the rear wall ( 15 ) to the front wall ( 14 ) or a lower end of the rear wall ( 15 ) and preferably by means of click fasteners ( 24 . 42 ) is attachable thereto, wherein the tether ( 23 ) along a top of one in the body ( 11 ), preferably in a collapsed state, crash pads ( 1 ) is feasible. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 13, characterized in that in the carrier bag state ( 29 ) a shoulder strap ( 38 ) with click fasteners ( 43 . 44 ) on the side areas ( 19 . 20 ) of the main part ( 11 ), preferably on the side walls ( 16 ), is attachable. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 14, characterized in that the shoulder strap ( 38 ) as a tether ( 23 ) can be used. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 3 to 15, characterized in that at the respective ends of the shoulder belt ( 38 ) and / or the tether ( 23 ) Click fasteners ( 22 . 25 ) are arranged complementary to each other and this with the respective click fasteners ( 21 . 26 ) on the body ( 11 ) correspond. Carrying system ( 9 ) according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized by a hip belt.

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