as in suitcases
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walk
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Recent Examples of backpacks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Under $50 For quick trips or light packing at a low price point, backpacks and duffels are key.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Shop backpacks, satchels, and duffle bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The burgeoning demand has caused breaches in stadium security, with guides flagging instances of tour participants entering the top deck with backpacks and even rolling suitcases going unchecked.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The older technology required them to place their backpacks and other personal items, such as keys and phones, in an X-ray machine before walking through a metal detector.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Just in time for a 2016 renaissance, Target dropped prices on more Vera Bradley bags, including backpacks, toiletry organizers, and larger duffels, starting at just $12.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Guests can borrow Wili Wili Tree backpacks made from sustainable materials for mountain hiking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Under $50 For quick trips or light packing at a low price point, backpacks and duffels are key.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Shop backpacks, satchels, and duffle bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The burgeoning demand has caused breaches in stadium security, with guides flagging instances of tour participants entering the top deck with backpacks and even rolling suitcases going unchecked.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The older technology required them to place their backpacks and other personal items, such as keys and phones, in an X-ray machine before walking through a metal detector.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Just in time for a 2016 renaissance, Target dropped prices on more Vera Bradley bags, including backpacks, toiletry organizers, and larger duffels, starting at just $12.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
Noun
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Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep, says Figgins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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For something a little less technical but equally impressive, these suitcases from Arlo Skye, Away, and Monos come highly recommended by Traveler editors.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Weighted vests or rucksacks that distribute weight mostly across the shoulders and chest force your core and traps to work harder to stabilize you.—
Ian Graber-Stiehl,
Outside,
5 Dec. 2025
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While the top prize is a one-week safari with safari tour organizer Alex Walker's Serian in the Masai Mara, Kenya, other prizes include Nikon cameras and photography rucksacks from travel gear manufacturer ThinkTANK.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Delivery apps, freezer-aisle wing packs and an explosion of sauces have all helped drive demand, Kostyo said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Remember when Valentine's Day meant buying packs of Fun Dip and Sweethearts attached with thoughtful notes for everyone in your class?—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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