Abstract: A support device (12) for attaching an article, such as a water bottle (14), purse, tools and the like to a body and method of using same. The method includes attaching a support device (12) to the body and releasably clipping (26, 28, 37, 38) the object to the body. The support device (12) comprises a stiff member (16) having front and reverse sides that are spaced from each other, with the reverse side being concavely curved along one axis; means on the member (30, 32) for attaching the member to the body; and spaced attachment means (26, 28) on the front side of the member for releasably engaging the object. The stiff member comprises a peripheral frame (16) and an array of ribs (20) extending substantially across the frame to permit cooling air to flow through the member.