A carrying device for carrying first and second skis and first and second ski poles includes: (a) a body housing (20) having first and second flat sides; (b) a flexible first strap (22) attached to the body housing and having a free end; (c) a first slot (24) adjacent the second flat side of the body housing for receiving the first strap; (d) a first attaching mechanism (26) comprising hook and loop material for attaching the first strap to itself; (e) a flexible second strap (66) attached to the carrying device and having a second free end; (f) a second slot (68) attached to the carrying device for receiving the second strap; and (g) a second attaching mechanism (70) comprising hook and loop material for attaching the second strap to itself. The carrying device further has a combination locking mechanism (106) wherein a cable (110) is attached to the body housing at one end and to a shaft (112) at the other end.
