backpacks

Hikers' strapped bags

Backpacks are bags carried on the back, supported by shoulder straps and often a waist belt.

Designed to distribute weight comfortably, they range from small daypacks to large frames for hiking and camping.

Students carry books in backpacks; travelers live out of them.

As a verb, to backpack is to travel with one's belongings on one's back: We backpacked through Europe after college.

features

compartment

Enclosed subdivision of space

  • pocketFabric compartment in clothing
  • zipperToothed closure device
  • strapNarrow flexible binding material

buckle · flap · drawstring · pouch · padded · lumbar · hip belt · mesh · rain cover · laptop sleeve

carrying

shoulder

Upper arm joint

  • haulPull or carry laboriously
  • loadCarried weight or burden
  • heftPerceived mass, substance

hoist · wear · sling · carry · portage · burden · weight distribution · ergonomic · adjustable · lightweight

gear

daypack

Small carry-on backpack

tote · holdall · stuff sack · dry bag · pannier · carryall · kit bag · haversack · bookbag · schoolbag

Categories
Opposites
carrying method/body placement

backpackshandbags

Portable personal storage accessories

purses · briefcases · clutches · designer handbags · evening bags

size and capacity

backpacksclutches

Grips tightly, or handbags

coin purses · wallets · wristlets · card holders · money clips

mobility/weight distribution

backpackssteamer trunks

Large flat-topped luggage

Family

backpack, backpacking, backpacker, backpacked, backpackers

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G