1. A device comprising:
- a container;
- a flexible mat attached to said container on one edge to extend outwardly therefrom; and,
- said mat conforming to the shape of said container when said mat is wrapped around said container.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said mat further comprises:
- a floor portion;
- at least two flap portions, each said flap portion defining a crease with said floor portion; and,
- said floor portion and said flap portions cooperating to define a tent structure when said flap portions are folded along said crease and attached to each other with said attaching means.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein said flap portions have a sleeve formed therein, and further comprising at least two support members, each said support members being inserted into a respective said sleeve.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said container defines a storage interior and has a first open end and second closed end.
5. A toy, comprising;
- a mat;
- a container merging integrally into said mat; and,
- said mat extending outward from said container and having sufficient flexibility to conform to said container when rolled around said container.
6. The toy of said 5, wherein said mat further comprises:
- a floor portion;
- at least two flap portions, each said flap portion defining a crease with said floor portion; and,
- said floor portion and said flap portions cooperating to define a tent structure when said flap portions are folded along said crease and attached to each other with said attaching means.
7. The device of claim 5 wherein said flap portions have a sleeve formed therein, and further comprising at least two support members, each said support members being inserted into a respective said sleeve.
8. The device of claim 5 wherein said container defines a storage interior and has a first open end and second closed end.
9. A method for establishing a compact, portable recreation area comprising the steps of:
- A) providing a container for holding recreation items;
- B) forming a mat that is integral to said container, said mat extending outwardly from said container when said container;
- C) wrapping said mat around said container; and,
- D) selectively extending said mat from said container.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein said container defines an interior and further comprising the step of:
- E) storing recreation items in said container.
