摘要 |
A bag, such as a backpack, having self-adjusting straps comprising a stretchable elastomeric strip (40) and a reinforcing webbing strip (50). The self adjusting straps (12, 14) are coupled to the back panel (20) only at the bottom (30) of the panel (22) such that the top portion of the straps (12c, 14c), which engages a user's shoulders, is free from a fixed attachment to the back panel. Accordingly, the straps of the bag are configured to adjust according to the weight of the cargo placed within the bag, as well as to the size of the user, automatically and without the need for manual loosening or lengthening of a the shoulder strap. |