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- the present invention relates generally to hunting accessories, and more specifically to a hunting pack stool and method of use thereof, wherein the present invention provides a portable and convenient seating apparatus and packable unit adapted to carry an assortment of hunting and camping equipment.
- Other devices comprise folding chairs and/or folding legs and, thus, require manipulation before they can be utilized, following removal from the back of a hunter.
- folding chairs are shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,574 to Burgard, U.S. Pat. No. 6,347,406 to Jones et al., U.S. Design Pat. No. 284,910 to Handy, and U.S. Design Pat. No. 338,779 to Albert.
- Still other devices require fabrication from a plurality of components to provide a framework that can be carried upon a hunter's back and to support a seat component, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 4,602,698 to Grant. It is disadvantageous for a hunter in the field to have to assemble his seating device, thereby causing extensive motion and noise.
- Other devices include storage areas, some located under a seat component, others located at the sides thereof, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 5,318,342 to Hale. Such devices lack a means for attaching a sleeping bag or other such devices carried externally.
- Still other devices combine a spartan framework to form a portable seat and carrier such as shown by U.S. Design Pat. No. 306,379 to Kobasic. Such a device lacks the provision of a comfortable seating surface for a hunter.
- All of the above devices fail to provide a comfortable seating surface, providing full support, off the ground, in a packable form that can both be leaned against a vertical surface, or that can stand independently. They further lack the ability to facilitate quick confinement of a sleeping bag or similar large equipment by the pack and stool combination in combination with additional storage areas, and particularly lack a kickstand support.
- a hunting stool that can readily be carried into the field to permit a hunter to remain comfortable during long periods of relative motionlessness.
- an apparatus that is light in weight, yet capable of carrying many of the items that a hunter might require during periods when the hunter is harvesting game.
- a device that can be readily set up and utilized without excessive motion or noise.
- a device that can be utilized in a leaning position against an existing support, yet in the absence of such support, has a facility for independent support, such as a kickstand.
- the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a apparatus by providing embodiments directed to a packable camouflaged seating apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises a single planar surface having a seat attached thereto, along with various storage compartments. A lower section of the planar surface forms legs to raise the seat area from the ground, and the apparatus can be leaned against a surface such as a tree, allowing a hunter to sit comfortably.
- the apparatus further includes straps to facilitate carrying upon the back of a hunter or other user for transporting to and from a hunting site.
- the present invention is a camouflaged pack stool for a hunter, wherein the pack stool has a backplane portion comprising legs and back, a seating area and storage compartments.
- the present invention is particularly advantageous in use and application due to its ability to permit a hunter to carry a seating apparatus to a remote area while retaining a camouflaged appearance.
- the apparatus While being transported by a hunter, the apparatus can be held on a hunter's back in the same fashion as a backpack and further has a cover sheet of material that can be unrolled to cover the exposed rear surface with a color other than that of the overall camouflage.
- a color change is desirable during big game hunting season when hunters wear orange clothing or the like in order to be readily identifiable.
- the apparatus Upon reaching the hunting site, the apparatus is placed on the ground and leaned against a tree or other such support, wherein the base of the planar surface rests against the ground and the top of the planar surface rests against the tree to prevent the apparatus from falling.
- the camouflage appearance of the apparatus allows it and its seated occupant to blend into the surrounding foliage.
- a kickstand device is attached, wherein the pack stool can be positioned without need of an additional surface to lean against.
- a hunter can utilize the pack stool apparatus of the present invention in areas lacking a suitable leaning surface.
- the kickstand can further be utilized to stand the pack stool upright while not being utilized.
- a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide a hunter with a comfortable seating surface during periods of immobility.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to be carried as a backpack by a hunter.
- Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to carry a large quantity and variety of objects typically required by a hunter during the harvesting of game.
- Yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is its incorporation of a kickstand to permit unassisted retention in an upright position.
- Yet still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide a warning coloration to identify the hunter to others in the field.
- a further feature and advantage of the present invention is its low material cost and ease of manufacture.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2A is a front view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a detail view of the hunting pack stool apparatus of FIG. 2A after unrolling of a cover sheet;
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a detail view of the hunting pack stool apparatus of FIG. 1 according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention in a preferred embodiment is a packable hunting stool apparatus 10 , comprising, in general, backplane 20 , seat 60 , and backrest 70 .
- Backplane 20 preferably has upper section 30 , lower section 40 and leg section 50 , wherein leg section 50 preferably forms a lower termination of backplane 20 and wherein leg section 50 comprises right leg 45 a and left leg 45 b .
- Frame pad 170 is preferably carried by backplane 20 , wherein frame pad 170 is preferably constructed from a dense foam material suitable for providing a comfortable surface for a hunter to lean against, such as, for exemplary purposes only, foam rubber.
- Seat 60 preferably has cover 80 thereon, wherein cover 80 has seat pad 85 thereunder, and wherein seat pad 85 is affixed to seat platform 87 .
- Seat 60 is preferably constructed from a dense foam material suitable for providing a comfortable seating surface for a hunter to sit upon, such as, for exemplary purposes only, foam rubber.
- Right support 88 a and left support 88 b extend from front edge 89 of seat platform 87 to leg section 50 .
- Right support 88 a is attached to front edge 89 of seat platform 87 and attached to right leg 45 a .
- Left support 88 b is attached to front edge 89 of seat platform 87 and attached to left leg 45 b.
- Equipment is preferably stored in side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b , and/or lower storage compartment 90 .
- side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b are preferably located at sides 213 a and 213 b of backplane 20 , wherein side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b are cylindrical in shape, similar to duffel bags.
- Side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b have each one end 211 a and 211 b open, respectively, which ends 211 a and 211 b , respectively, are secured via drawstrings 212 a and 212 b , respectively.
- Storage section 90 is preferably located below seat 60 , wherein storage section 90 has storage cover 100 having zipper 92 therein, whereby storage section 90 is accessible via zipper 92 .
- Storage cover 100 of storage section 90 covers right support 88 a and left support 88 b and storage section 90 is fixably attached to seat 60 and to top 52 of leg section 50 , thereby fully enclosing storage section 90 .
- Bottom 94 of storage section 90 has first eye 120 a and second eye 120 b positioned thereon, wherein first eye 120 a and second eye 120 b provide attachment points for securing devices, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bungee straps 110 and 112 , as set forth more fully below.
- Third eye 120 c and fourth eye 120 d are positioned on right leg 45 a and left leg 45 b , respectively and provide additional attachment points for bungee straps 110 and 112 .
- First eye 120 a , second eye 120 b , third eye 120 c and fourth eye 120 d form a rectangular pattern covering bottom 94 of storage section 90 .
- Storage section 90 may be further utilized to carry sleeping bag S or similar roll-shaped object, wherein sleeping bag S is restrained via elastic members, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bungee straps 110 and 112 .
- First bungee strap 110 preferably has first end 132 a and second end 132 b , wherein first hook 130 a is attached to first end 132 a and second hook 130 b is attached to second end 132 b .
- Second bungee strap 112 has first end 142 a and second end 142 b , wherein first hook 140 a is attached to first end 142 a and second hook 140 b is attached to second end 142 b.
- first hook 130 a is preferably inserted into first eye 120 a and first bungee strap 110 extends across bottom 94 of storage section 90 over sleeping bag S, wherein second hook 130 b is preferably inserted into fourth eye 120 d .
- First hook 140 a is inserted into second eye 120 b and second bungee strap 112 extends across bottom 94 of storage section 90 over sleeping bag S, wherein second hook 140 b is inserted into third eye 120 c . It should be recognized by those skilled in the art that other configurations may be desirable, depending upon application and articles to be carried.
- apparatus 10 is preferably transported to a desired location by a user via straps 180 a and 180 b passing over the user's shoulders, wherein pads 195 a and 195 b are placed on user's shoulders, and wherein belt 202 is passed around user's chest.
- the user may hold tabs 200 a and 200 b .
- Straps 180 a and 180 b are secured to right upper mounting point 230 a and left upper mounting point 230 b , respectively, wherein straps 180 a and 180 b are further attached to right lower mounting point 190 a and left lower mounting point 190 b , respectively.
- the user's sleeping bag may be transported coincidentally with apparatus 10 via confinement by bungee straps 110 and 112 against lower storage section 90 .
- a brightly discernible color to identify a hunter, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bright orange during big game hunting season.
- a means is required for changing the from a camouflage color to such a brightly discernible color.
- roll cover sheet 150 is preferably carried by top section 30 of backplane 20 , wherein roll cover sheet 150 comprises a sheet of material having camouflage coloring on the obverse thereof, and a distinguishable color, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bright orange, blue, green or red on the reverse thereof.
- Roll cover sheet 150 is secured via first tie 155 a and second tie 155 b , wherein first tie 155 a secures first end 160 a of roll cover sheet 150 and second tie 155 b secures second end 160 b of roll cover sheet 150 .
- First tie 155 a and second tie 155 b may comprise, for exemplary purposes only, string ties, hook-and-loop fasteners, bungee straps, elastic bands, or the like.
- roll cover sheet 150 is preferably deployed by loosening ties 155 a and 155 b , whereby roll cover 150 falls forward over backrest 70 and seat 60 , thereby providing a large expanse of color for immediate recognition when viewing a hunter from the rear.
- apparatus 10 is preferably removed and placed on ground surface G, wherein legs 45 a and 45 b are preferably proximal to, and in contact with, ground surface G.
- Upper section 30 of apparatus 10 may then be leaned against tree T, thereby providing support via ground surface G and tree T.
- a hunter then may sit on seat 60 of apparatus 10 , leaning back against section 70 to assume a comfortable position.
- the hunter can selectively observe or harvest the game. If the hunter wishes to remain quiet and motionless to observe game, the hunter will remain comfortably seated on apparatus 10 . Alternately, should the hunter desire to take the game, the hunter can shoot a weapon from the seated position, or can stand and shoot.
- FIG. 4 illustrated therein is a detail view of an alternate embodiment of device 10 , wherein the alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is substantially equivalent in form and function to that of the preferred embodiment detailed and illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 except as hereinafter specifically referenced.
- the alternate embodiment of FIG. 4 comprises a packable hunting stool apparatus 10 having kickstand 400 , wherein kickstand 400 can be moved from position A to position B, and wherein kickstand 400 permits packable hunting stool apparatus 10 to stand freely, without the need to lean against tree T.
- kickstand 400 When a hunter wishes to utilize apparatus 10 in a clear area away from trees or other support surface, the hunter can extend kickstand 400 , thereby providing a third leg for support of apparatus 10 in an upright aspect.
- kickstand 400 can be retracted.
- seat 60 is configured and adapted to fold upward against upper section 30 of backplane 20 .
- legs 45 a and 45 b can be extended to provide height adjustment for the hunter's comfort.
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A packable seating apparatus having a single planar surface with a seat attached thereto, wherein the lower portion of the planar surface forms legs which raise the seat portion from the ground. The apparatus has storage compartments formed therein, support for a sleeping bag, and a color change device. The apparatus further utilizes any convenient surface, such as a tree or the like, as an additional support. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention includes a kickstand to allow free-standing support.
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- The present invention relates generally to hunting accessories, and more specifically to a hunting pack stool and method of use thereof, wherein the present invention provides a portable and convenient seating apparatus and packable unit adapted to carry an assortment of hunting and camping equipment.
- While harvesting game, hunters must often spend long periods of time in a stationary position, remaining nearly motionless to avoid making noise, so as to not frighten the animals being hunted. As such, hunters often experience discomfort and fatigue remaining standing for long periods of time, and it is desirable that hunters be able to sit comfortably during such periods. Consequently, hunters have often carried various types of seating apparatus into the field for for their comfort and convenience.
- For instance, there are backpack devices that provide integral seats, but during use, such devices rest on the ground. With respect to a device, such as that disclosed in U.S. Patent Appl. No. 2002/0113103 to O'Hare, the seat portion is in contact with the ground, requiring a hunter to sit in an uncomfortable cross-legged position. Such devices also are not desirable during cold weather due to the transfer of heat away from the hunter to the colder ground with which the seat is in contact.
- Other devices comprise folding chairs and/or folding legs and, thus, require manipulation before they can be utilized, following removal from the back of a hunter. Examples of such folding chairs are shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,574 to Burgard, U.S. Pat. No. 6,347,406 to Jones et al., U.S. Design Pat. No. 284,910 to Handy, and U.S. Design Pat. No. 338,779 to Albert. Still other devices require fabrication from a plurality of components to provide a framework that can be carried upon a hunter's back and to support a seat component, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 4,602,698 to Grant. It is disadvantageous for a hunter in the field to have to assemble his seating device, thereby causing extensive motion and noise.
- Other devices include storage areas, some located under a seat component, others located at the sides thereof, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 5,318,342 to Hale. Such devices lack a means for attaching a sleeping bag or other such devices carried externally.
- Yet other devices must be secured either to a tree, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 4,601,364, supported from overhead, such as shown by U.S. Design Pat. No. 356,692 to Dawson, or attached to the ground, typically via a pole that is inserted into the ground such as is shown by U.S. Design Pat. No. 309,989 to Gotts. The attachment to a support requires motion and noise and is thus disadvantageous when a hunter is endeavoring to avoid frightening game.
- Still other devices combine a spartan framework to form a portable seat and carrier such as shown by U.S. Design Pat. No. 306,379 to Kobasic. Such a device lacks the provision of a comfortable seating surface for a hunter.
- All of the above devices fail to provide a comfortable seating surface, providing full support, off the ground, in a packable form that can both be leaned against a vertical surface, or that can stand independently. They further lack the ability to facilitate quick confinement of a sleeping bag or similar large equipment by the pack and stool combination in combination with additional storage areas, and particularly lack a kickstand support.
- Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a need for a hunting stool that can readily be carried into the field to permit a hunter to remain comfortable during long periods of relative motionlessness. There is a further need for such an apparatus that is light in weight, yet capable of carrying many of the items that a hunter might require during periods when the hunter is harvesting game. There is yet a further need for a device that can be readily set up and utilized without excessive motion or noise. There is an additional need for a device that can be utilized in a leaning position against an existing support, yet in the absence of such support, has a facility for independent support, such as a kickstand. There is still a further need for such an apparatus that can be used by a hunter during seasons for various different game, such as deer hunting season and turkey hunting season. As will be more fully detailed hereinbelow, it is to the provision of such an apparatus that the present invention is directed.
- Briefly described, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a apparatus by providing embodiments directed to a packable camouflaged seating apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises a single planar surface having a seat attached thereto, along with various storage compartments. A lower section of the planar surface forms legs to raise the seat area from the ground, and the apparatus can be leaned against a surface such as a tree, allowing a hunter to sit comfortably. The apparatus further includes straps to facilitate carrying upon the back of a hunter or other user for transporting to and from a hunting site.
- More specifically, the present invention is a camouflaged pack stool for a hunter, wherein the pack stool has a backplane portion comprising legs and back, a seating area and storage compartments. The present invention is particularly advantageous in use and application due to its ability to permit a hunter to carry a seating apparatus to a remote area while retaining a camouflaged appearance. While being transported by a hunter, the apparatus can be held on a hunter's back in the same fashion as a backpack and further has a cover sheet of material that can be unrolled to cover the exposed rear surface with a color other than that of the overall camouflage. Such a color change is desirable during big game hunting season when hunters wear orange clothing or the like in order to be readily identifiable.
- Upon reaching the hunting site, the apparatus is placed on the ground and leaned against a tree or other such support, wherein the base of the planar surface rests against the ground and the top of the planar surface rests against the tree to prevent the apparatus from falling. The camouflage appearance of the apparatus allows it and its seated occupant to blend into the surrounding foliage.
- In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, a kickstand device is attached, wherein the pack stool can be positioned without need of an additional surface to lean against. In such fashion, a hunter can utilize the pack stool apparatus of the present invention in areas lacking a suitable leaning surface. The kickstand can further be utilized to stand the pack stool upright while not being utilized.
- Accordingly, a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide a hunter with a comfortable seating surface during periods of immobility.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to be carried as a backpack by a hunter.
- Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to carry a large quantity and variety of objects typically required by a hunter during the harvesting of game.
- Yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is its incorporation of a kickstand to permit unassisted retention in an upright position.
- Yet still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to provide a warning coloration to identify the hunter to others in the field.
- A further feature and advantage of the present invention is its low material cost and ease of manufacture.
- These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.
- The present invention will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the Preferred and Selected Alternate Embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a side view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A is a front view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B is a detail view of the hunting pack stool apparatus ofFIG. 2A after unrolling of a cover sheet; -
FIG. 3 is a rear view of a hunting pack stool apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 4 is a detail view of the hunting pack stool apparatus ofFIG. 1 according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention. - In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in
FIGS. 1-4 , specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1-3 , the present invention in a preferred embodiment is a packablehunting stool apparatus 10, comprising, in general,backplane 20,seat 60, andbackrest 70.Backplane 20 preferably hasupper section 30,lower section 40 andleg section 50, whereinleg section 50 preferably forms a lower termination ofbackplane 20 and whereinleg section 50 comprisesright leg 45 a andleft leg 45 b.Frame pad 170 is preferably carried bybackplane 20, whereinframe pad 170 is preferably constructed from a dense foam material suitable for providing a comfortable surface for a hunter to lean against, such as, for exemplary purposes only, foam rubber. -
Seat 60 preferably hascover 80 thereon, whereincover 80 hasseat pad 85 thereunder, and whereinseat pad 85 is affixed toseat platform 87.Seat 60 is preferably constructed from a dense foam material suitable for providing a comfortable seating surface for a hunter to sit upon, such as, for exemplary purposes only, foam rubber.Right support 88 a andleft support 88 b extend fromfront edge 89 ofseat platform 87 toleg section 50.Right support 88 a is attached tofront edge 89 ofseat platform 87 and attached toright leg 45 a.Left support 88 b is attached tofront edge 89 ofseat platform 87 and attached toleft leg 45 b. - Equipment is preferably stored in side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b, and/or
lower storage compartment 90. Accordingly, preferably located at sides 213 a and 213 b ofbackplane 20 are side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b, wherein side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b are cylindrical in shape, similar to duffel bags. Side storage compartments 210 a and 210 b have each one end 211 a and 211 b open, respectively, which ends 211 a and 211 b, respectively, are secured viadrawstrings -
Storage section 90 is preferably located belowseat 60, whereinstorage section 90 hasstorage cover 100 havingzipper 92 therein, wherebystorage section 90 is accessible viazipper 92.Storage cover 100 ofstorage section 90 coversright support 88 a andleft support 88 b andstorage section 90 is fixably attached toseat 60 and to top 52 ofleg section 50, thereby fully enclosingstorage section 90.Bottom 94 ofstorage section 90 hasfirst eye 120 a andsecond eye 120 b positioned thereon, whereinfirst eye 120 a andsecond eye 120 b provide attachment points for securing devices, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bungee straps 110 and 112, as set forth more fully below.Third eye 120 c andfourth eye 120 d are positioned onright leg 45 a andleft leg 45 b, respectively and provide additional attachment points forbungee straps First eye 120 a,second eye 120 b,third eye 120 c andfourth eye 120 d form a rectangularpattern covering bottom 94 ofstorage section 90. -
Storage section 90 may be further utilized to carry sleeping bag S or similar roll-shaped object, wherein sleeping bag S is restrained via elastic members, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bungee straps 110 and 112. -
First bungee strap 110 preferably hasfirst end 132 a andsecond end 132 b, whereinfirst hook 130 a is attached tofirst end 132 a andsecond hook 130 b is attached tosecond end 132 b.Second bungee strap 112 hasfirst end 142 a andsecond end 142 b, whereinfirst hook 140 a is attached tofirst end 142 a andsecond hook 140 b is attached tosecond end 142 b. - In order to store sleeping bag S under
storage area 90,first hook 130 a is preferably inserted intofirst eye 120 a andfirst bungee strap 110 extends acrossbottom 94 ofstorage section 90 over sleeping bag S, whereinsecond hook 130 b is preferably inserted intofourth eye 120 d. First hook 140 a is inserted intosecond eye 120 b andsecond bungee strap 112 extends acrossbottom 94 ofstorage section 90 over sleeping bag S, whereinsecond hook 140 b is inserted intothird eye 120 c. It should be recognized by those skilled in the art that other configurations may be desirable, depending upon application and articles to be carried. - In use,
apparatus 10 is preferably transported to a desired location by a user viastraps pads tabs Straps upper mounting point 230 a and leftupper mounting point 230 b, respectively, whereinstraps lower mounting point 190 a and leftlower mounting point 190 b, respectively. As described above, the user's sleeping bag may be transported coincidentally withapparatus 10 via confinement bybungee straps lower storage section 90. - During transport, and particularly in certain game seasons, it is desirable to utilize a brightly discernible color to identify a hunter, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bright orange during big game hunting season. For use during such times, a means is required for changing the from a camouflage color to such a brightly discernible color.
- Accordingly, roll
cover sheet 150 is preferably carried bytop section 30 ofbackplane 20, whereinroll cover sheet 150 comprises a sheet of material having camouflage coloring on the obverse thereof, and a distinguishable color, such as, for exemplary purposes only, bright orange, blue, green or red on the reverse thereof.Roll cover sheet 150 is secured viafirst tie 155 a andsecond tie 155 b, whereinfirst tie 155 a securesfirst end 160 a ofroll cover sheet 150 andsecond tie 155 b securessecond end 160 b ofroll cover sheet 150.First tie 155 a andsecond tie 155 b may comprise, for exemplary purposes only, string ties, hook-and-loop fasteners, bungee straps, elastic bands, or the like. As shown inFIG. 2B ,roll cover sheet 150 is preferably deployed by looseningties roll cover 150 falls forward overbackrest 70 andseat 60, thereby providing a large expanse of color for immediate recognition when viewing a hunter from the rear. - Once a hunter reaches a selected site,
apparatus 10 is preferably removed and placed on ground surface G, whereinlegs G. Upper section 30 ofapparatus 10 may then be leaned against tree T, thereby providing support via ground surface G and tree T. A hunter then may sit onseat 60 ofapparatus 10, leaning back againstsection 70 to assume a comfortable position. Upon arrival of game in the vicinity, the hunter can selectively observe or harvest the game. If the hunter wishes to remain quiet and motionless to observe game, the hunter will remain comfortably seated onapparatus 10. Alternately, should the hunter desire to take the game, the hunter can shoot a weapon from the seated position, or can stand and shoot. - Referring now more specifically to
FIG. 4 , illustrated therein is a detail view of an alternate embodiment ofdevice 10, wherein the alternate embodiment shown inFIG. 4 is substantially equivalent in form and function to that of the preferred embodiment detailed and illustrated inFIGS. 1-3 except as hereinafter specifically referenced. Specifically, the alternate embodiment ofFIG. 4 comprises a packablehunting stool apparatus 10 havingkickstand 400, whereinkickstand 400 can be moved from position A to position B, and whereinkickstand 400 permits packablehunting stool apparatus 10 to stand freely, without the need to lean against tree T. When a hunter wishes to utilizeapparatus 10 in a clear area away from trees or other support surface, the hunter can extendkickstand 400, thereby providing a third leg for support ofapparatus 10 in an upright aspect. When a tree is available to leanapparatus 10, or when a hunter wishes to transportapparatus 10,kickstand 400 can be retracted. - In an alternate embodiment of the present invention,
seat 60 is configured and adapted to fold upward againstupper section 30 ofbackplane 20. - In yet another embodiment of the present invention,
legs - The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described preferred embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.
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1. A seating apparatus comprising:
a backplane;
a seat carried by said backplane; and
at least two straps for transporting said apparatus upon a person, wherein said at least two straps are carried by said backplane.
2. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said backplane comprises first end, middle section and second end, and wherein said second end comprises at least two legs.
3. The seating apparatus of claim 1 having a side storage compartment.
4. The seating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said a side storage compartment is closed via a drawstring.
5. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lower storage compartment.
6. The seating apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said lower storage compartment further comprises means for entry.
7. The seating apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said means for entry comprises a zipper.
8. The seating apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said lower storage compartment is closably secured via said zipper.
9. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for carrying a sleeping bag.
10. The seating apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said means for carrying a sleeping bag comprises bungee cords.
11. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a movable support kickstand.
12. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising camouflage covering thereon.
13. The seating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a colored cover sheet.
14. The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said cover sheet comprises a distinguishable bright color on a first side thereof.
15. The seating apparatus of claim 14 , wherein said bright color is selected from the group consisting of orange, blue, green and red.
16. The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said cover sheet further comprises a camouflage pattern on a second side thereof.
17. The seating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said side storage compartment comprises a plurality of side storage compartments.
18. The seating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said at least one side storage compartment comprises a generally cylindrical shape.
19. The seating apparatus of claim 13 , wherein said cover sheet is carried by top portion of said backplane and wherein said sheet can be deployed to cover said upper and middle portions of said backplane and said seat.
20. A method of hunting, wherein said method comprises the steps of:
a. obtaining a packable hunting seat having a backplane, wherein said backplane comprises first end, middle section and second end, and wherein said second end comprises at least two legs, said hunting seat further comprising a seating platform carried by said backplane and a strap for transporting said hunting seat, wherein said strap is carried by said backplane;
b. placing said hunting seat in contact with a ground surface, wherein said at least two legs are in contact with said ground surface;
c. sitting on said hunting seat; and
d. waiting for game to arrive, whereby the game may be harvested or observed.
21. An apparatus for providing support to a seated person, said apparatus comprising:
a seating apparatus comprising:
a backplane, wherein said backplane comprises first end, middle section and second end, and wherein said second end comprises at least two legs;
a seat carried by said backplane;
a storage compartment;
a lower storage compartment;
a deployable color change cover sheet having camouflage coloring on a first side thereof and a distinguishable bright color on a second side thereof; and
at least two straps for supporting said apparatus on a user, wherein said at least two straps are carried by said backplane.
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