Abstract: A carrier 20 and method for carrying bags having carrying straps wherein a tongue 32 guides the carrying straps 100 into the carrier 20. A recess 46 limits any shifting motion of the carrying straps 100 within the carrier 20 and is positioned along the centerline of the forearm of the user. The handle 40 of the carrier tilts downward 14.degree. in use to match the natural angle of the curved fingers grasping the carrier and together with the positioning of the recess allows the bags or other articles to be comfortably aligned with the centerline of the forearm with a minimum of flexing of the wrist. A ring-shaped clasp 30 locks the carrying straps 100 within the carrier 20.