Patent attributes
A modular utility vest system comprised of a harness portion and at least one frontal vest portion, the modular vest being constructed and arranged for independent use or removable engagement with an existing backpack. The harness portion includes a top element having an open slit for slidable engagement with a top handle on an existing backpack and two shoulder straps extending from opposing ends of the top element, each strap having adjustable buckling elements. The vest portion is comprised of a top end having a second buckling element and at least one pocket attached thereto. In use, the harness portion is positioned overtop of an existing backpack top handle, whereby the two shoulder straps on the harness portion lay overtop and are coupled to the shoulder straps on the existing backpack and the cooperating buckling elements on the vest portion are attached to the harness portion and depends vertically therefrom.