packsack

Definition of packsacknext
as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back she spent weeks traveling across Europe and living out of a packsack

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Noun
  • Tossed from the bench, Johnson packed a backpack and set off heading in the reverse direction of what is now a mostly empty migrant trail.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Use a bag bungee Trying to balance a travel tote on top of a rolling suitcase is a disaster waiting to happen, especially when navigating crowded terminals.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Of course, packing clothes isn’t always as easy as folding ‘em up and putting ‘em in a suitcase.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Packsack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packsack. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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