Described herein is a hip extension device adapted to be worn by a user. The device is secured adjacent to the hip of a user and forms a ledge-like resting surface for the supporting of objects for carrying. The device includes an inner structural member comprised of hingedly coupled rigid plates movable from an open position to a closed position. A removable cover portion is placed around the inner structural member and allows a user access to an inner cavity for the storage of items. A clip portion is coupled to the device to allow for securing to the user's clothing against their body side. To offer additional support, the device may include a strap.

A device for carrying a surfboard, similar sporting equipment or other objects. One embodiment is comprised of webbing material with fixed loop having a loop buckle that slides along the fixed loop and a strap element that in combination with the loop buckle creates a secondary adjustable loop. The secondary adjustable loop is used to hold a surfboard or other object securely in place and the fixed loop supports the surfboard from one of the user's shoulder allowing hands free operation. When not utilized as a carrier the device can be worn, such as a belt. The user keeps the fixed loop compressed together, wraps the carrier around his/her waist, through the loop buckle and then attaches it back onto itself. A personal flotation device can be attached to the strap element so that the carrier and personal flotation device form a single unit.

Carriers for securely carrying yoga mats are disclosed. In one embodiment, for example, a carrier comprises a planar portion and a shoulder strap portion coupled to the planar portion. The planar portion includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a securing strap coupled to the first surface. In operation, the first surface of the planar portion is positionable to interface with a yoga mat before the planar portion is rolled up with the yoga mat. The yoga mat can continue to be rolled up until the planar portion wraps around an exterior surface of the rolled-up mat. The shoulder strap is then fed through a securing strap on the carrier to secure the carrier to the yoga mat. The shoulder strap can then be used by a yoga practitioner to carry the yoga mat.

A helmet carrying system comprising: a helmet carrying strap assembly comprising: a first spool assembly having a first cord, adapted to be attached to a helmet; a second spool assembly having a second cord, adapted to be attached to the helmet; a band assembly having a first end and a second end; wherein the first retractable cord is connected to a first fastener assembly, wherein the first fastener assembly is connected to a first ring and wherein the first ring is connected to the first end of the band assembly; and wherein the second retractable cord is connected to a second fastener assembly, wherein the second fastener assembly is connected to a second ring and wherein the second ring is connected to the second end of the band assembly is disclosed. Methods of making and using the helmet carrying system are also disclosed.

A stabilizing assembly for an optical device includes a base plate having a blade curved to fit against a person's torso, a strap extending outwardly from the base plate; a socket defined in the base plate and a mounting screw spaced from the socket. The blade extends below the base plate and an adjustment member is located on the underside of the base plate a distance from a lower end of the blade. The optical device is engageable with the stabilizing assembly in two ways. Firstly, the blade is inserted between the person's torso and a waistband or belt. The strap is passed around the person's neck and an end of a monopod engaged with the optical device is inserted into the socket. Secondly, the optical device is directly engaged with the mounting screw and the assembly is placed on the ground supported by the blade and adjustment member.

A tray comprises a tray member including a front end and a rear end, and a retaining member attached to the rear end of the tray member, the retaining member configured to secure the tray member to a user's waist. The tray may in some embodiments be foldable and in some embodiments be configured to receive food and/or drink products.

A stackable case includes a cooling and/or heating device, such as a Peltier element, so that the stackable case can be used as a cooler and/or warmer for storing beverages, food, etc. A power source device, in which a plurality of battery packs is housed, supplies power to the Peltier element and one or more fans. The power supply device has latches for detachably joining or linking it to the stackable case in a stacked manner.

Flaps and wraps that provide heat and flame resistant properties to a remote speaker microphone (RSM) and its cord and firefighter turnout coats having the same are disclosed. The flaps have an elongate body of flame and heat resistant fabric having a head, a tail, opposing first and second major surfaces, an elongate edge encompassing the head and the tail that is sewn to the firefighter turnout coat to form a flap seam to a first of the two front sections proximate the neck section, and a first fastener positioned on the second major surface of the head and the tail at an edge opposite the flap seam. A second fastener, which is mateable to the first fastener, is fixedly attached to the firefighter turnout coat at a position under the flap when the flap is in an attached position.

A carrying strap adjusted, in use, to be installed on the shoulder of a wearer, where the carrying strap has a shaping reinforcement having an inner surface and an outer surface, the reinforcement includes: an upper reinforcement portion located, in use, at the shoulder on which the carrying strap is installed, a front reinforcement portion which extends the upper reinforcement portion, the front reinforcement portion includes a support portion, where, along the upper reinforcement portion and the front reinforcement portion, the inner surface of the reinforcement is shaped as a portion of a Moebius strip, which inner surface, in use, is oriented towards the body of the wearer.