Abstract: An adjustable carrying strap for luggage or similar moderately heavy loads comprises a middle section of thin pliable material that can spread over and around the shoulder, thus to conform to the shape of the shoulder, distribute the load, and securely position the strap. The middle section of pliable material is folded and attached to the end sections, comprising conventional adjustable strap assemblies, so that when pulled taught, the middle section of the strap folds itself into a width comparable to that of the end section strap material, thus to be used as a simple shoulder strap.