kit bag

Military gear holder

A kit bag is a cylindrical or rectangular bag for carrying personal belongings, especially military gear or sports equipment.

Soldiers pack kit bags for deployment; athletes carry them to practice.

The British use kit bag more broadly than Americans, who might say duffel bag: He slung his kit bag over his shoulder.

container

duffel

Cylindrical fabric bag

haversack · backpack · carryall · satchel · pack · tote · daypack · overnighter · carry-on · duffle

military

duffel

Cylindrical fabric bag

infantry · camouflage · battalion · platoon · patrol · drill · dog tags · canteen · webbing · field pack

sports

duffel

Cylindrical fabric bag

boots · gloves · mouthguard · water bottle · towel · tape · warm-up · training · locker room · pitch

travel

luggage

Traveler's packed containers

overnight · trip · voyage · departure · destination · backpacking · hostel · expedition · tour · sightseeing

Categories
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formality/professional context

kit bagbriefcase

Portable document container

attaché case · portfolio · designer handbag · clutch purse · evening bag

permanence/portability

kit bagwardrobe

Garment storage furniture

dresser · chest of drawers · closet · trunk · armoire

Family

kitbag, kitbags

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G