Patent 7431184 was granted and assigned to Bianchi International on October, 2008 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A backpack is provided, having a pack body and a shoulder strap system configured to hold the pack body securely against the user even during periods of high activity. The strap system includes two shoulder straps each having a lower portion attached to a coupler having an extended interface with the pack body, to inhibit sagging and secure the pack body to the user.