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A device and method for carrying an object has a cradle that supports the object, one or more carrying straps attached to opposing ends of the cradle and forming a single lifting point, and one or more restraining straps attached to the carrying strap. The carrying strap may be detachably joined to

A device and method for carrying an object has a cradle that supports the object, one or more carrying straps attached to opposing ends of the cradle and forming a single lifting point, and one or more restraining straps attached to the carrying strap. The carrying strap may be detachably joined to form the single lifting point, and there may be a handle at the lifting point. The carrying straps and restraining straps may be adjustable in length. The device can be folded into a compact configuration for portability.

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1. A device for carrying a portable object, comprising: a cradle having open longitudinal ends and operable to support an object, the cradle being substantially continuous in a longitudinal direction of the device;as carrying strap attached to the cradle, the carrying strap having a loop shape and f

1. A device for carrying a portable object, comprising: a cradle having open longitudinal ends and operable to support an object, the cradle being substantially continuous in a longitudinal direction of the device;as carrying strap attached to the cradle, the carrying strap having a loop shape and folded such that corresponding opposing ends of an axis of the loop shaped carrying strap are adjacent to form a single lifting point; anda plurality of restraining strap, each restraining strap coupled to the carrying strap, the restraining strap configured to restrain horizontal movement of the object when the object is located within the cradle,wherein lateral sides of the cradle extend upwardly along a portion of the carrying strap above a first one of said restraining straps and terminate below a second one of said restraining straps,wherein the carrying strap supports the cradle such that a respective portion of the carrying strap is routed around the bottom of the cradle substantially at each said longitudinal end of the cradle. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the cradle comprises a rigid cradle. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the carrying strap is configured having an adjustable length. 4. A device for carrying a portable object, comprising: a cradle having open longitudinal ends and operable to support an object, the cradle being substantially continuous in the longitudinal direction of the device;a carrying strap attached to opposing ends of the cradle, the carrying strap having a loop shape and folded such that corresponding opposing ends of an axis of the loop shaped carrying straps are adjacent to form a single lifting point; anda plurality of restraining snaps, each restraining strap having opposite ends thereof terminating at and attached to the carrying strap, the restraining strap configured to restrain horizontal movement of the object independently of the cradle when the object is located within the cradle,wherein lateral sides of the cradle extend upwardly along a portion of the carrying strap above a first one of said restraining straps and terminate below a second one of said restraining straps,wherein the carrying strap supports the cradle such that a respective portion of the carrying strap is routed around the bottom of the cradle substantially at each said longitudinal end of the cradle. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein at least one of the plurality of restraining straps is configured having an adjustable length. 6. The device of claim 4, wherein the carrying strap is configured having an adjustable length. 7. The device of claim 4, wherein the cradle comprises a rigid cradle. 8. The device of claim 4, wherein: the cradle comprises a flexible cradle;wherein the carrying strap extends laterally relative to the opposing ends of the cradle; andwherein the restraining straps are configured to restrain horizontal movement of the object independently of the cradle in a longitudinal direction relative to the cradle when the object is located within the cradle. 9. A device for carrying a portable object, comprising: a flexible cradle having open longitudinal ends and operable to support an object, the cradle being substantially continuous in the longitudinal direction of the device;a carrying strap attached to opposing ends of the cradle, the carrying strap having a loop shape and folded such that corresponding opposing ends of an axis of the loop shaped carrying strap are adjacent to form a single lifting point, and wherein sides of the cradle extend upwardly along in least a portion of the carrying strap; anda plurality of restraining straps, each restraining strap coupled to the carrying strap, the restraining strap configured to restrain longitudinal movement of the object when the object is located within the cradle,wherein lateral sides of the cradle extend upwardly along a portion of the carrying strap above a first one of said restraining straps and terminate below a second one of said restraining straps,wherein the carrying strap supports the cradle such that a respective portion of the carrying strap is routed around the bottom of the cradle substantially at each said longitudinal end of the cradle. 10. The device of claim 9, wherein the carrying strap is configured having an adjustable length. 11. The device of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of restraining straps is configured having an adjustable length. 12. The device of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of restraining straps comprises a detachable restraining strap enabling horizontal insertion of the object into the cradle.