Abstract: A sling apparatus has a sling body with downwardly extending first and second arms downwardly. First and second upper straps is coupled to the sling body for carrying the sling body. A first release mechanism is coupled to a distal end of the first arm and a second release mechanism is coupled to a distal end of the second arm. The first and second release mechanisms are configured to attach to an object to be carried by a user, such as with a shoulder strap. A trigger assembly is integrated into the sling body and interconnected to the first and second release mechanisms, whereby actuating the trigger mechanism of the trigger assembly causes simultaneous detachment of the first and second release mechanisms from the object and thereby release of the object from the sling apparatus.

Abstract: Multi-functional carrying systems, methods, and devices include a multi-functional carrier bag with a central body from which a first stabilizer strap and a second stabilizer strap extend. The multi-functional carrier bag is usable in first carrying position with the central body positioned at a front of a user (e.g., a front torso or lap). The user can grab the second stabilizer strap and pull the multi-functional carrier bag across their body, rotating it until the central body is in a second carrying position at a rear of the user (e.g., on a back, upper torso). With the multi-functional carrier bag in the second carrying position, the second stabilizer strap extends from a side of the central body to attach to a strap connector disposed on the first stabilizer strap to form a three-point connection (e.g., a “T” connection) on a chest of the user.

Abstract: A carrying device includes a retractable support system for equipment carried in the hand. In some embodiments, the carrying device comprises a frame assembly for transporting larger loads and optimizing the weight distribution thereof. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes a support shelf. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes an expandable volume.

Abstract: A carrying device includes a retractable support system for equipment carried in the hand. In some embodiments, the carrying device comprises a frame assembly for transporting larger loads and optimizing the weight distribution thereof. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes a support shelf. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes an expandable volume.