as in backpacks
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
a soldier's kit bag
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Recent Examples of kit bags
Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kit bags
Noun
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The researchers are considering applications beyond apparel, including backpacks, tents and other outdoor gear.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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These little locking clips are a smart add-on for backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags that have two zipper pulls.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Keep your suitcases elevated on luggage racks away from the bed, and give your bags a good inspection before heading back home.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Kit bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kit%20bags. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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