Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising, in combination first and second elongated load carrying straps straps, there being at least three openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap, the end loop being defined by webbing, and including an overlay fabric cushion extending overlying the webbing at the inner side of loop, the overlay fabric cushion being folded over opposite edges of the end loop, and extending as elongated spaced bands which are attached to the webbing at a side or sides of the loop, the loops having elongated sections which face each other, the bands foreshortened in the elongation directions of the sections, whereby loop flexibility at section locations spaced endwise from the bands is preserved.

Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising first and second elongated straps having end portions; multiple loops at each end portion, and located in planes defined by the end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, each strap having a mid-portion located between the strap end portions, and mid-portions of the two straps located to extend under a load to be carried, whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, there being at least four openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap.

Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising first and second elongated straps having end portions; multiple loops at each end portion, and located in planes defined by the end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, each strap having a mid-portion located between the strap end portions, and mid-portions of the two straps located to extend under a load to be carried, whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, there being at least four openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap.