Abstract: A strap which is carried by the body about the back and shoulders for carrying articles and in one form of the invention is also separable so that it forms a basic neck strap. The strap includes an elongated non-elastic flexible neck strap which carries spring releasable couplings at both ends and a length adjustment means. One end of the neck strap is releasably coupled to an elongated non-elastic flexible extension strap which carries coupling means at both ends and a quick release fastener. A camera or other article is releasably attached to either the neck strap by the spring releasable couplings or to a combination of the neck and extension straps by one coupling on each strap and additionally by the quick release fastener. The camera or other article carries a mating quick release fastener either on the article itself or the fastener is attached to a bracket independently connected to the article or camera.

Abstract: A connector consisting of a single elongated element such as a metal wire or plastic member formed in a closed shape with end loops joined by generally straight and generally parallel sides. A sleeve member is removably affixed to the parallel sides. One of the end loops is dimensioned to thread through a carrying lug on an article and the other loop is dimensioned for attachment to a hook connected to a strap or carrying harness.