Combination backpack with lined container

A combination backpack and first compartment, the combination comprising:

• a backpack comprising a back section, a front section, a bottom section attached to the front section and the back section, and a pair of shoulder straps attached to the back section, wherein:
• the front section and the back section are attachable to one another to substantially enclose a backpack space;
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• the backpack is collapsible onto the bottom section thereof;
• an upper lid attached to the backpack;
• a lid attachment for attaching the bottom section of the backpack and the upper lid when the backpack is collapsed onto the bottom section of the backpack, so that the collapsed backpack is between the bottom section of the backpack and the lid;
• a first compartment having side walls and a bottom;
• a compartment attachment between the side walls of the first compartment and the bottom section of the backpack;
• a liner having side walls and a bottom wall, wherein the side walls and bottom wall of the liner substantially correspond with the side walls and bottom of the first compartment;
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• a liner attachment for detachably attaching the side walls of the liner with the side walls of the first compartment.

A combination backpack and insulated compartment, comprising:

• a backpack formed of flexible fabric, the backpack comprising:
• a back section;
• a front section;
• a bottom section attached to the front section and the back section;
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• a pair of shoulder straps attached to the back section;
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• a zipper for attaching the front section and the back section to one another to substantially enclose a backpack space;
• wherein the backpack is collapsible onto the bottom section thereof;
• an upper lid having a first edge attached to the bottom section of the backpack, and having a second edge attached to the front section of the backpack so that when the backpack is collapsed onto the bottom section of the backpack, the collapsed backpack is between the bottom section of the backpack and the lid;
• a lid attachment for attaching the bottom section of the backpack and the upper lid when the backpack is collapsed onto the bottom section of the backpack to contain the collapsed backpack between the bottom section of the backpack and the lid;
• a plurality of insulated side walls and a compartment bottom attached to the side walls, defining an insulated compartment;
• a compartment attachment for attaching the side walls of the insulated compartment to the bottom section of the backpack so that the bottom section of the backpack forms a top for the insulated compartment;
• a liner having side walls and a liner bottom, wherein the liner fits inside the insulated compartment defined by the side walls and compartment bottom of the insulated compartment;
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• a liner attachment for detachably attaching the side walls of the liner to the interior surface of the side walls of the insulated compartment.

A combination backpack and carrying compartment, the combination comprising:

• a backpack comprising a back section, a front section, a bottom section attached to the front section and the back section, and a pair of shoulder straps attached to the back section, wherein the backpack is collapsible onto the bottom section thereof;
• an upper lid attached to the backpack;
• a lid attachment for attaching the bottom section of the backpack and the upper lid when the backpack is collapsed onto the bottom section of the backpack, so that the collapsed backpack is between the bottom section of the backpack and the lid;
• a carrying compartment having side walls and a bottom, wherein the side walls of the carrying compartment are insulated;
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• a compartment attachment between the side walls of the carrying compartment and the bottom section of the backpack.