Abstract: A harness allows one to easily carry a rigid case through rough terrain and using almost any transportation mode includes a backpad releasably attached to the case and lying flush against one back. The harness includes at least one lower load strap for securing the case from below and at least one upper load strap for securing the case from above. In one embodiment, the harness includes shoulder straps adapted to extend over one's shoulder and stabilizer straps extending from the shoulder straps and releasably attached to the case to provide cant adjustment. The harness further includes a sternum strap adapted to extend around one's sternum and a diaphragm strap adapted to extend around one's waist. In another embodiment, the harness includes a waist strap adapted to extend around one's waist.