Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a load carrying apparatus including, two adjacent support members, said support members having respective first and second end portions and connected, in a spaced apart configuration, at a middle part by a cross member, the cross member being positionable under an object to be carried such that the end portions extend outwardly from under opposing sides of the object, wherein the first and second end portions including limb engaging bands for engagement with an arm or hand of a user. In one embodiment the apparatus includes locating means that act to both secure the limb engaging bands in place for easy grasping by the user, but to also protect the object during transport. In this way the apparatus can be secured to object and left in place during transport of the object in, for instance, a removalist truck.