Abstract: A webbed shoulder pad is for use with a shoulder carrying strap. The pad has opposing ends which, in use, attach to a shoulder strap, and a plurality of tendon bands having opposing ends, and at least two nodes. Each tendon band extends between a pair of nodes, and each tendon band is spaced apart and disconnected from other said tendon bands between said nodes. The tendon bands thereby form a web arrangement which extends between the opposing ends of said pad.

Abstract: A luggage bag (1) comprising opposed top (2) and bottom (3) ends with opposing front (5) and back (4) panels extending therebetween and roller means (8) provided only on the bottom (3) end, proximate to the back panel (4). The roller means (8) having a single axis of rotation which is parallel to the leading edge of the back panel, and at least one substantially rigid retractable towing pole (11) which is moveable between a retracted position in which it is retracted into the bag so as to lie proximate and substantially parallel to one side of the bag, and an extended position in which it extends from the top end of the bag. The towing pole (11) having a handle (11a) proximate to its end which, in the extended position, is remote from the bag, said handle (11a) being offset from the centreline of the back panel (4).