packsacks
/ˈpækˌsæks/
NOUN
1. Bags carried on the back
Backpacks, knapsacks, rucksacks, or similar bags packed with provisions or personal items, especially when carried by travelers or hikers.
1.1. Backpacks and outdoor carrying bags
Bags designed to be carried on the back, usually with shoulder straps, for transporting personal belongings, provisions, or equipment.
Synonyms
Examples
- The hikers carried their packsacks along the mountain trail.
- The scouts checked their packsacks before leaving for the camping trip.
Related Words
- daypacks
- hiking bags
- gear bags
- book bags
- shoulder straps
- luggage
1.2. Travel and luggage bags
Portable bags or cases used to carry clothing, personal belongings, and necessities when traveling or staying away from home.
Synonyms
- carry-ons
- carryalls
- holdalls
- kit bags
- overnight bags
- overnight cases
- traveling bags
- weekend bags
- seabags
- grips
- suitcases
- portmanteaus
- portmanteaux
Examples
- The travelers stored their packsacks in the luggage compartment.
- She filled two packsacks with clothing and supplies for the weekend.
Related Words
- luggage
- baggage
- valises
- duffel bags
- carpetbags
- traveling cases
- weekend cases
1.3. Small personal bags and pouches
Compact bags designed to carry personal belongings or small necessities.
Synonyms
Examples
- The travelers kept their valuables in small packsacks.
- She carried a compact bag for her personal belongings.
Related Words
- pouches
- wallets
- cosmetic cases
- small bags
- personal accessories