Carrier system and subassembly thereof

A carrier system, comprising:

• a cradle portion defining a cavity;
• a spine portion including an end portion extending into the cavity by way of an opening formed by the cradle portion, wherein the end portion of the spine is coupled to and floatingly-disposed within the cavity of the cradle portion whereby the end portion of the spine portion is configured for movement through the opening of the cradle portion such that the end portion of the spine portion is arrangeable in at least two dimensions relative the cradle portion in a plurality of configurations including at least:
• a first configuration whereby the end portion of the spine portion is disposed within the cavity of the cradle portion;
• and a second configuration whereby the end portion of the spine portion is at least partially extended through the opening of the cradle portion and at least partially out of the cavity of the cradle portion;
• and a load-interfacing portion connected to the spine portion, wherein the cradle portion includes:
• a first cradle portion joined to a second cradle portion, wherein each of the first cradle portion and the second cradle portion includes a substantially rigid body portion having a base portion and a pair of guide members extending from the base portion, wherein the pair of guide members includes a first guide member and a second guide member arranged in a spaced-apart relationship defining a non-constant spacing that defines the cavity;
• and a belt connected to the cradle portion.