packmule

Canyon transport animal

A packmule is a mule used to carry loads, especially over rough terrain where wheeled transport fails.

The term extends to anyone who hauls gear for others: I ended up being the packmule for the whole camping trip.

In gaming, a packmule is a secondary character used mainly to carry extra inventory.

animal

donkey

Long-eared equine

hooves · bray · jackass · jenny · foal · colt · pasture · grazing · herbivore · stable

workhorse

reliable

Consistently performing as expected

uncomplaining · steadfast · hardworking · resilient · rugged · durable · robust · persistent · steady · consistent

hauling

cargo

Transported goods

supplies · gear · saddlebags · panniers · caravan · expedition · trek · trail · provisions · equipment

burden

overloaded

Burdened past capacity

encumbered · strain · overburdened · taxing · grueling · arduous · backbreaking · laborious · cumbersome · schlepping

Opposites
function/purpose

packmuleracehorse

Equine bred for speed

riding horse · warhorse · show horse · polo pony · carriage horse

status/prestige

packmuleshow horse

Equine raised for exhibition

purebred · pet · parade horse · Arabian horse · Lipizzan

metaphorical use (person who carries burdens)

packmuleboss

Workplace superior

supervisor · overseer · delegator · taskmaster · slave driver

Family

packmules

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G