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knapsacks

noun

plural of knapsack

as in backpacks

a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back grabbed my knapsack from the hook and ran to catch my ride

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backpacks

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Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies.

— Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Please bring items like backpacks, pencils, folders and markers for entry.

— Kat Tran July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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