A harness is used for carrying portable tools like trimmer and clearing saws. The harness comprises at least two straps (11) that pass over the shoulders of the operator and a waist belt (17) secured to a plate (12) placed on the back of the operator. A hip pad (15) hanging in a string or a rope (16) running between the plate (12) and a device (13) placed on the chest of the operator. In order to make the operator carry more of the tool weight by the waist belt is the hip pad (15) secured to the plate (12) on the back of the operator by a third strap (19).