A rucksack comprising: - a convertible frame for conversion into a support for a person comprising: - two main frame members connected together by a pair of extendable connectors ; - at least two leg members connected or connectable to the main frame members ; and - a flexible support attached or attachable to the main frame members to extend between the main frame members, the frame being convertible between a first configuration, in which the main frame members have a first distance between them and the first distance defines a width of the rucksack , and a second configuration, in which the main frame members have a second distance between them and in which the main frame members are supported in a raised position by the leg members , and in the second configuration the main frame members suspend the flexible support for supporting the weight of a person when the main frame members are in the raised position, and wherein the second distance is larger than the first distance; - a bag attached to the convertible frame , the bag defining an internal volume for holding contents of the rucksack, and the bag comprising a rear cover ; and - shoulder straps connected to the rear cover , characterised in that the bag has a base panel , a top panel , side wall panels , a rear wall panel and a front wall panel , said panels defining the internal volume, and at least a part of the convertible frame and at least a part of the flexible support are disposed between the rear wall panel of the bag and the rear cover , and side edges of the rear cover are securable to the bag to close the rear cover , such that the convertible frame is substantially fully covered by the rear cover . - a convertible frame for conversion into a support for a person comprising: - two main frame members connected together by a pair of extendable connectors ; - at least two leg members connected or connectable to the main frame members ; and - a flexible support attached or attachable to the main frame members to extend between the main frame members, the frame being convertible between a first configuration, in which the main frame members have a first distance between them and the first distance defines a width of the rucksack , and a second configuration, in which the main frame members have a second distance between them and in which the main frame members are supported in a raised position by the leg members , and in the second configuration the main frame members suspend the flexible support for supporting the weight of a person when the main frame members are in the raised position, and wherein the second distance is larger than the first distance; - two main frame members connected together by a pair of extendable connectors ; - at least two leg members connected or connectable to the main frame members ; and - a flexible support attached or attachable to the main frame members to extend between the main frame members, the frame being convertible between a first configuration, in which the main frame members have a first distance between them and the first distance defines a width of the rucksack , and a second configuration, in which the main frame members have a second distance between them and in which the main frame members are supported in a raised position by the leg members , and in the second configuration the main frame members suspend the flexible support for supporting the weight of a person when the main frame members are in the raised position, and wherein the second distance is larger than the first distance; - a bag attached to the convertible frame , the bag defining an internal volume for holding contents of the rucksack, and the bag comprising a rear cover ; and - shoulder straps connected to the rear cover , <EOS>