Abstract: A personal load bearing device that attaches to a person's belt is disclosed. The medial aspect of a vertical member, which bears on the user's hip, is convexly curved to conform to the anatomic curve of the lateral human ilium. This makes the device more comfortable to use. A cargo support member is directed away, at an angle above horizontal from the vertical member. Furthermore, the cargo carrying surface of the cargo support member attaches substantially below the uppermost aspect of the vertical member of the device. This feature forms a guard, above the intersection of the vertical member and the cargo support surface, which protects the user from direct contact with cargo and aids in the stabilization of cargo loads.