A duffel bag can be reversibly converted to a cross-over bag by restricting the storage volume of the bag at one end. Optionally, a carrying strap may be adjusted from a central anchor to an outer anchor to facilitate draping the carrying strap over a shoulder.

Systems and methods are provided for a multi-configuration electronic device carrying case. The multi-configuration electronic device carrying case includes a protective encasing structure configured to receive and hold an electronic device. The carrying case further includes at least two adjustable straps configured to attach the encasing structure to a person in one of a plurality of configurations. The configurations include a hip holster configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around a waist of the person and one adjustable strap is used for connection around one leg of the person. The configurations also include a back configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around each arm of the person to attach the encasing structure to a back of the person.

A device for carrying an object, comprising first and second shoulder straps, first and second chest straps to be fitted around the lower chest of a person, and a back portion connecting a first end of the shoulder straps with a first end of the chest straps. Second ends of the shoulder straps are connected to the chest straps, and second ends of the chest straps are detachably connectable to each other by means of a buckle. Lengths of the chest straps are adjustable. Each of the chest straps comprises at least an elastic section, said elastic section being elastically extendable in a longitudinal direction of the chest straps. Disclosed is also a backpack comprising such a device.

A skateboard carrying device is disclosed that is a multipurpose storage and transportation device for skateboards. The skateboard carrying device comprises a body component that is configured in a plurality of straps worn around the torso and back of a user, like a backpack. Specifically, two nylon straps are applied to a user as a waist strap, with a third strap being secured up over a user's shoulder. Additionally, four additional straps are secured to the third strap to secure a skateboard thereto. The straps can be secured via hook and loop fasteners or a buckle, etc. Users can carry their skateboard like a backpack to keep their arms and hands-free while traveling and transporting a skateboard.

Systems and methods are provided for a multi-configuration electronic device carrying case. The multi-configuration electronic device carrying case includes a protective encasing structure configured to receive and hold an electronic device. The carrying case further includes at least two adjustable straps configured to attach the encasing structure to a person in one of a plurality of configurations. The configurations include a hip holster configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around a waist of the person and one adjustable strap is used for connection around one leg of the person. The configurations also include a back configuration, where one adjustable strap is used for connection around each arm of the person to attach the encasing structure to a back of the person.

An adjustable hip belt usable with a backpack or a backpack with an adjustable hip belt. The hip belt includes a rear belt portion having a first side and a second side. The first side includes a first part of a first fastener and the second side includes a first part of a second fastener. A first side portion has a first pad and a second side portion has a second pad. Each of the first side portion and the second side portion is connectable to and adjustable relative to a respective one of the first side and the second side of the rear belt portion within an adjustment range. The first side portion includes a second part of the first fastener and the second side portion comprises a second part of the second fastener.

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.