tabs 36 the strip can be removed the zipping motion occurs in the direction of the two arrows it would also be possible to unzip only one edge in order to insert a new strip thereby altering the look of carrier 10 while expanding the size of the compartment fig3 illustrates the strip that is unzipped in fig2 in a spaced relationship to carrier 10 fig4 in turn illustrates carrier 10 wherein the carrier is reformed following the removal of the strip compartment 14 has been reduced in size the appearance has also been modified and or customized obviously the new dimensions create a new u201c look u201d however as bands 30 will often be colored sometimes in alternating or complimentary colors removing or adding a strip will change the appearance of carrier 10 in this manner a consumer can create a distinctive look or accent a color found in their apparel zipper strips 12 can be exchanged between different carriers for very personalized distinctive and or eclectic styles it should be noted that the end zippers or the optional strap do not need to include zippers in fig5 an embodiment of carrier 10 is illustrated whereby a strap is provided without zippers this allows the strap to be one piece of fabric with.