New innovations really do come from the strangest places. Since "We have a strap for that" is the motto at Strapworks.com, we are always on the lookout for new and creative strap ideas involving straps. The Universal Carry Strap for a customer from the show "American Inventor". "American Inventor" is the reality show where competitors vie to be names American's top inventor. As we were developing a strap for him, Strapworks came up with the super simple design that works for almost anything and the Universal Carry Strap was born. The Universal Carry Strap is perfect for carrying yoga mats, snow boards, yard tools, camping gear, fireman axes and picks you name it. Just snap on the side release buckles, adjust for a snug fit and the Universal Carry Strap is ready to throw over your shoulder and head out the door. The Universal Carry Strap comes with a shoulder pad and durable plastic hardware. It is fashioned with a flat iron webbing that is 1 ½". While it's ideal for carrying most things, the Universal Carry Strap is not recommended for use with children or live animals. For more information on all of the amazing things you can carry with the Universal Carry Strap, please send an email to
support@strapworks.com and we'd be happy to give you additional details about this wonderfully diverse carry strap.
Strapworks' Universal Carrying Straps are available in 4 shoulder adjustment lengths:
- 1-1/2 foot to 3 foot adjustment
- 2 foot to 4 foot adjustment
- 3 foot to 6 foot adjustment
- 4 foot to 8 foot adjustment
We recommend flat nylon webbing for "skin contact" straps. Our nylon has a tight weave and a very smooth feel. So, for straps, where the strap is across the back of your neck, nylon would be more comfortable to your skin.
Universal Carry straps made with flat nylon webbing are also the webbing of choice for high abrasion applications. However, it is not recommended for use in or around water continuously because it is less water resistant, making it susceptible to mildew and rot.
Universal carry straps made with heavyweight polypropylene webbing are ideally suited for outdoor use because it has excellent UV protection and does not absorb water quickly giving it better mildew and rot resistance. Heavyweight polypropylene webbing is suitable for medium duty applications. However, polypropylene does not have good abrasion resistance, so it is not recommended for use against rough edges.
