shown as they extend over the shoulder where pads 27 cushion the apex of the shoulders it is further contemplated that a pivotable connection can exist near the apex of the shoulder pads 27 the head of the performer passes through the open area between the shoulder pads 27 the shoulder supports 12 connect with hardware tube clamps 93 to the though connector 111 because the upper rods are tubes 42 and 44 the position of the back member 17 can be adjusted by changing the position of the tube clamps 93 on the tubes pivot arm 114 connects to mounting bracket 112 and into the back member 17 pad 16 is shown attached to the back member 17 the pad provides a cushion to more evenly distribute to load of the back member onto the user 39 s back in one embodiment it is contemplated that the pad can be a gel or air filled bladder as previously described in fig1 and 11 it is also contemplated that the tubes can be broken and hinged at some point near or a distance from the apex of the shoulders to allow the distance between the front of the carrier and the back member 17 to be adjusted fig1 shows a rear view of the conforming and articulating back member as a contemplated variation of the embodiment shown in fig1 in this contemplated variation the tube clamps 126.