Abstract: A serving caddy with perimetral cutout holsters is provided. The perimetral cutout holsters are cutouts of the body of the serving caddy, wherein the cutout communicates with the body's periphery defining a gap of the periphery. Each cutout holster is dimensioned and adapted to slidably receive a bottom of conical, tapering container in an unengaged state though when the serving caddy is raised relative to the container, the cutout holster and the container form and engaged state along an upper half of the container's sidewall. The serving caddy has a centrally disposed handle cutout pair that defines a cross bar or handle portion, enabling a secure grip of the serving caddy simply by singlehandedly grabbing the handle portion, whereby the serving caddy is secure the instant it is lifted off a supporting surface.

Abstract: A hitch-mountable, vehicle load carrying apparatus and method is herein disclosed. The device includes a base load-carrying platform, and a vertical support structure connected to a horizontal crossbar structure that is adjustable in height. The device further includes several transverse bars that are also adjustable for secure fitting to the equipment that is to be transported. An exemplary embodiment includes wheels connected to the load-carrying platform for convenient stowage of equipment without physical removal from the device.