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A cargo strap with carrying handle and mechanism for securing the cargo strap around a load. A first end of the cargo strap is preferably removably anchored to the strap securing mechanism by a clevis pin that permits rapid and easy disconnection of the first end of the cargo strap from the strap se

A cargo strap with carrying handle and mechanism for securing the cargo strap around a load. A first end of the cargo strap is preferably removably anchored to the strap securing mechanism by a clevis pin that permits rapid and easy disconnection of the first end of the cargo strap from the strap securing mechanism. The second end of the cargo strap is retained within the strap securing mechanism and prevented from removal therefrom by a stop proximate the second end of the cargo strap. The stop is preferably constructed as a loop formed in the second end of the cargo strap and sewn to the strap with a strap flap portion intermediate the second end of the cargo strap and the strap securing mechanism. The strap securing mechanism preferably has either a ratchet style mechanism with a reel or a modified cam buckle mechanism.

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1. An apparatus for securing and carrying a load, said apparatus comprising: (a) a strap having a first end and a second end and a first strap portion intermediate said first end and said second end, said strap including a handle, said handle being rigid and having a handgrip loop and a tubular port

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An apparatus for securing and carrying a load, said apparatus comprising: (a) a strap having a first end and a second end and a first strap portion intermediate said first end and said second end, said strap including a handle, said handle being rigid and having a handgrip loop and a tubular portion, said handgrip loop being rigidly attached along an upper surface of said tubular portion with said strap passing through and being entrappingly encircled by said tubular portion;(b) a strap securing mechanism, said first end of said strap being through said mechanism; said mechanism having a first mode in which said first strap portion may move longitudinally through and with respect to said mechanism, and having a second mode in which said mechanism prevents said first strap portion from moving longitudinally through and with respect to said mechanism; and(c) a pin selectively attaching said second end of said strap to said mechanism, said pin having a pin release and having a first condition in which said pin is secured to said mechanism and attaches said second end of said strap to said mechanism, and having a second condition in which said pin is unsecured from said mechanism and does not attach said second end of said strap to said mechanism. 2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said pin release has a clevis. 3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said pin release includes a release arm pivotally mounted to said pin, and said release arm has a clevis. 4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said strap includes a stop intermediate said first strap portion and said first end of said strap, said stop selectively engaging with said mechanism to inhibit said first end of said strap from being removed from being through said mechanism. 5. The apparatus as recited in claim 4, in which said stop includes a strap flap attached to said strap proximate said first end of said strap and extending toward said mechanism for engagement therewith. 6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said mechanism includes a reel upon which said strap becomes wound, and a mechanism arm for turning said reel, thereby winding said strap upon said reel and causing said strap to tighten around the load. 7. The apparatus as recited in claim 6, further in which: (a) said pin release includes a release arm pivotally mounted to said pin, and said release arm has a clevis;(b) said strap includes a stop intermediate said first strap portion and said first end of said strap, said stop selectively engaging with said mechanism to inhibit said first end of said strap from being removed from being through said mechanism, said stop including a strap flap attached to said strap proximate said first end of said strap and extending toward said mechanism for engagement therewith. 8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said mechanism includes a buckle, said buckle having a cam arm mounted for pivoting movement upon said mechanism, said cam arm having a cam portion, said cam portion including a friction surface for engaging said first strap portion as said cam arm pivots; said buckle including a transverse member substantially defining a horizontal plane, said first strap portion passing over said transverse member and engaging said friction surface above said horizontal plane, and said second end of said strap being attached to said mechanism below said horizontal plane. 9. The apparatus as recited in claim 8, further in which: (a) said pin release includes a release arm pivotally mounted to said pin, and said release arm has a clevis;(b) said strap includes a stop intermediate said first strap portion and said first end of said strap, said stop selectively engaging with said mechanism to inhibit said first end of said strap from being removed from being through said mechanism, said stop including a strap flap attached to said strap proximate said first end of said strap and extending toward said mechanism for engagement therewith. 10. An apparatus for securing and carrying a load, said apparatus comprising: (a) a strap having a first end and a second end and a first strap portion intermediate said first end and said second end, said strap including a handle;(b) a strap securing mechanism, said first end of said strap being through said mechanism; said mechanism having a first mode in which said first strap portion may move longitudinally through and with respect to said mechanism, and having a second mode in which said mechanism prevents said first strap portion from moving longitudinally through and with respect to said mechanism; said mechanism including a buckle, said buckle having a cam arm mounted for pivoting movement upon said mechanism, said cam arm having a cam portion, said cam portion including a friction surface for engaging said first strap portion as said cam arm pivots; said buckle including a transverse member substantially defining a horizontal plane, said first strap portion passing over said transverse member and engaging said friction surface above said horizontal plane, and said second end of said strap being attached to said mechanism below said horizontal plane; and(c) a pin selectively attaching said second end of said strap to said mechanism, said pin having a pin release, said pin release including a release arm pivotally mounted to said pin, said release arm having a clevis; said pin release having a first condition in which said pin is secured to said mechanism and attaches said second end of said strap to said mechanism, and having a second condition in which said pin is unsecured from said mechanism and does not attach said second end of said strap to said mechanism.