Abstract: A dual strap securing mechanism that secures two items to one another for transport. A first embodiment uses a two-part flexible strap that secures two luggage items together. The two-part flexible strap can be used to secure luggage together, or to secure a person to a shopping cart. An alternative embodiment uses a locking mechanism that attaches to a rigid support bar, or flexible support strap, on a secondary luggage item. The locking mechanism tightly secures the secondary luggage item to the extension handle on the primary luggage items such that it is prevented from sliding laterally and falling off the primary luggage item. The locking mechanism is implemented as a rigid bar assembly that secures to a rigid support bar on the secondary luggage item, or to a flexible support strap on the secondary luggage item. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the locking mechanism is implemented as a rigid bracket assembly that is secured to a flexible support strap while the secondary luggage item.