A carrying aid 10 with noose comprises a noose 12; a first pull element 14 extending from the noose 12, the first pull element 14 culminating in a first handle 16; and an opposing pull element 18 extending from the noose 12, the opposing pull element 18 culminating in an opposing handle 20; wherein the handles can be pulled to tighten the noose 12, without breaking the noose.