rucksack
Shoulder-strapped carryall
A rucksack is a bag carried on the back with shoulder straps—essentially a backpack.
The term is more common in British English and among hikers and military personnel: She packed her rucksack for the trek.
In American English, backpack dominates casual use, while rucksack often suggests rugged or military-style gear.
Path through wilderness
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
backcountry · thru-hike · scrambling · switchback · ridge · bivouac · base camp · trek
Small carry-on backpack
- shoulder strapsLoops bearing load overhead
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- bucklesStrap-fastening devices
- zipperToothed closure device
padded · waist belt · chest strap · hip belt · frame · top-loading · drawstring · rain cover
Self-supported wilderness travel
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- gap yearPlanned educational hiatus
- EurailEuropean train travel pass
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
traveller · globetrotter · nomad · journey · transit · sightseeing · clamshell · carry-on
Strategically planned
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- infantryGround combat troops
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- patrolRegular surveillance route
webbing · deployment · combat · marching · squaddie · army surplus · daysack
haul
Pull or carry laboriously
heft · bear · sling · strap on · burden · schlep · tote · weighted · portage · heave
trail
Path through wilderness
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
wilderness · backcountry · thru-hike · scrambling · switchback · ridge · bivouac · base camp · trek · bushcraft
daypack
Small carry-on backpack
- shoulder strapsLoops bearing load overhead
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- bucklesStrap-fastening devices
zipper · padded · waist belt · chest strap · hip belt · frame · top-loading · drawstring · rain cover · mesh pocket
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
wanderlust · traveller · globetrotter · nomad · journey · transit · sightseeing · clamshell · carry-on · lockable
tactical
Strategically planned
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- infantryGround combat troops
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
patrol · webbing · deployment · combat · marching · squaddie · army surplus · daysack
- military packs
- hikingtrail, hike, hiker, trails, day hikes
- bagspaper bag, plastic bag, grocery bag, shopping bag, carrier bag
- backpacksdaypack, book bag, school bag, bookbag, go bag
- German Wordsdie, in, an, auf, von
- military gearuniform, rifle, boots, combat boots, ammunition
rucksackclutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
handbag · purse · briefcase · suitcase · hand luggage
rucksackclutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
evening bag · designer handbag · purse · attaché case · briefcase
rucksackwardrobe
Garment storage furniture
dresser · chest of drawers · closet · storage locker · filing cabinet