Rigid bi-directional shoulder strap guide

Abstract

A shoulder strap guide, having quick connect provisions. A rigid C-shaped guide is alternately oriented onto a vest to either prevent upward translation of a shoulder strap into a wearer's neck or downward translation of a shoulder strap off of the user's shoulder. The guide is equipped with quick disconnect provisions, so that it can be quickly disengaged and reconnected to change functions from preventing upward translation to preventing download translation. The bi-directional nature of the guide is particularly helpful for items that have straps that may be worn over the shoulder on the same side of the body or worn on the opposing shoulder over the head. The C-shaped guide is rigid and retains the strap and does not give way or allow release of the strap upon application of force.

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