Convertible backpack

A convertible backpack assembly comprising:

• a main storage element having a plurality of compartments flexibly connected together for arrangement into at least a first position and a second position, said assembly in said first position having a top storage compartment and two side storage compartments depending therefrom, said assembly in said second position having a top storage compartment, a middle storage compartment and a bottom storage compartment, with all three storage compartments generally linearly aligned with the backs thereof generally on one plane;
• a plurality of shoulder straps related to said main storage element;
• a plurality of frame support means attached to each of said backs of all three storage compartments;
• a substantially rigid removable frame means for providing support to said assembly, said frame means including a plurality of vertical frame strips removably supported by said frame support means and extending between said top storage compartment, said middle storage compartment and said bottom storage compartment when said main storage element is in said second position, such that when said frame means is removed from said assembly said main storage element can be moved to said first position and attached to a carrying means, and when said frame means is secured to said assembly said main storage element can be securely carried on a person's back and is maintained in said second position by said frame means.