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packer

packer

4 5.1
A person who carries a backpack on long hikes
  • noun
  • /ˈpækər/
  • US
translation icon : mochilero
  • As a novice packer, she struggled to carry all her supplies during the long hiking trip.
  • mule packer
  • packer and guide

Examples

  • The experienced packer navigated the rough terrain with ease, making sure his backpack was secure.

  • I am a packer.

    Dangerous Game (1988)

  • Arriving at the Cottonwood Backpack Station, we watched the packers pack hundreds of pounds on the 15 mules.

    Blog text (5)

  • After hours of hiking, the packer finally set down his heavy backpack and rested by the campfire.

Synonyms

hiker
vspacker
48 1.3

A person who walks for a long time in the countryside for pleasure or exercise

is more about extended hikes in remote terrain while carrying equipment
backpacker
vspacker
10 2.8

A person who travels carrying their things in a bag on their back, often for long, cheap trips

is specifically someone who hikes long distances in wild areas carrying gear
trekker
vspacker
8 7.1

A person who walks on a long hard trip through mountains or remote places

focuses more on long wilderness hikes while carrying necessary supplies and gear
wayfarer
vspacker
2 7.6

A person who travels on foot from place to place

is limited to hiking long distances in wild areas while carrying necessary gear
tramper
vspacker
  • New Zealand
7.6

A person who goes on long walks in the countryside for pleasure

implies longer wilderness travel with gear rather than shorter countryside walks

Compounds

fudge packer
  • Slur
2 9.9

An offensive slang word people use to insult a gay man or someone who avoids hard choices

meat packer
1 2.9

A person or company that prepares and packs meat for shops

shit packer
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who does not do their share and causes problems

Surface Forms

packer singular
packers plural

Morphology

packer = pack (transparent) = pack + er

Agentive '-er' forms a person associated with packing or carrying a pack; the relation is clear.

Etymology

Packer comes from the verb pack ('to put things into a bundle or box') plus the person part -er meaning 'one who'. A helpful way to remember the hiking use is to think of backpack: a packer on the trail is the person who carries a pack or the load.