packsack

4.4

A bag with shoulder straps that you wear on your back to hold things

noun
/ˈpæksæk/

: mochila

I bought a new packsack for my hiking trip.

Examples

For our camping trip, I packed all my supplies into a durable packsack with comfortable shoulder straps.
Don't forget your packsack when we leave!
He slung his packsack over his shoulder before heading out for the day.
She stuffed the groceries into her old packsack before leaving the shop.
Travelers often use a durable packsack to carry their gear on hiking trips.
The hiker adjusted the straps of his packsack before continuing on the rugged trail.
She always carries her laptop in a stylish packsack when commuting to work.

Synonyms

backpack

vspacksack

204 1.0

A bag with shoulder straps that you wear on your back to carry your things

is the term used more broadly for supply carrying, not only personal items

tote

vspacksack

40 4.1

A large strong bag for carrying things like books or groceries

is typically carried on the body with straps to free the hands and carry supplies

duffel

vspacksack

38 4.4

A large soft bag used to carry clothes and gear when traveling

is used more for straps and back carry rather than a hand or shoulder hold

duffel bag

vspacksack

32 3.1

A large cloth bag with a round shape for carrying clothes and other things for travel or sport

is similar in purpose but usually worn on the back or shoulder

satchel

vspacksack

28 2.5

A small bag with a strap that you wear over your shoulder to carry books or personal things

is broader and often larger, used for carrying various supplies

knapsack

vspacksack

26 2.7

A bag with straps you carry on your back to hold personal things

is the same idea but emphasizes carrying supplies rather than just personal items

tote bag

vspacksack

12 1.8

A large strong cloth container with two long handles for carrying books or shopping

is designed for shoulder or back carrying of heavier supplies rather than hand use

rucksack

vspacksack

8 2.7

A bag with shoulder straps you carry on your back

is similar but more general, for carrying supplies in many situations

saddlebag

vspacksack

5 4.1

A bag that hangs from a saddle to hold things while riding

is carried on the person with straps and used for personal supplies

sling

vspacksack

5 3.0

A small bag with one strap worn across the body to carry personal items

is usually larger and designed for heavier supplies carried on the back

gunnysack

vspacksack

3 7.4

A large bag made of rough cloth used for carrying or storing things like potatoes

is intended for carrying supplies on the person rather than heavy bulk goods

haversack

vspacksack

2 8.4

A small strong bag with one shoulder strap used to carry food or personal things

is similar but can be larger and used on the back as well

bookbag

vspacksack

1 1.1

A bag students use to carry books and school supplies

is a general supply carrier, not limited to school items

carryall

vspacksack

1 4.4

A large bag for carrying many things like towels and snacks

often implies straps and wearing on the back for transporting supplies

schoolbag

vspacksack

1 1.0

A bag for carrying books and school things

is broader, covering any supplies beyond the school context

kit bag

vspacksack

1 3.0

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and gear

is more general, used by anyone to carry supplies, not only military gear

seabag

vspacksack

1 7.1

A long round bag with a drawstring used by sailors to carry clothes and personal items

is similar in carrying purpose but not specific to maritime use

kitbag

vspacksack

5.8

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and equipment

is broader, covering supply carrying in civilian contexts too

gripsack

vspacksack

Archaic

9.9

A small suitcase you carry by hand for clothes and personal things

is more casual and soft, meant to be worn on the back or shoulder

tucker-bag

vspacksack

Archaic

9.9

A bag for carrying food used by travellers or workers

is more general, carrying varied supplies not only food

tuckerbag

vspacksack

Australian

9.9

A bag for carrying food used by travellers or workers in Australia

is a general supply carrier, not limited to food or regional use

How Big

duffel bag

32 3.1

suitcase

356 1.0

packsack

4.4

satchel

28 2.5

pouch

72 2.1

Surface Forms

packsack singular

packsacks plural

Morphology

packsack = pack + sack (transparent) = pack + sack

A straightforward compound of two common nouns meaning a type of bag; learners familiar with 'pack' and 'sack' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Packsack is simply two words put together: pack (a 'bundle' you carry) and sack (a 'bag'), much like backpack. So a packsack is a 'bag for carrying a pack', which is why it means a bag with straps used to carry supplies on your back.