as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks
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Recent Examples of rucksack
That unique property results in utilitarian staples such as rucksacks, puffer jackets, and driving sneakers that marry softness with resilience.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Measuring just 119 x 91 x 91mm and weighing less than 550g, the StormBox Mini Plus is small enough to pop rucksack and take on a long day’s hike.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
He was found dressed in a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts, with a rucksack, the Bangkok Post added.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 July 2025
In 2022, Weymouth shouldered a rucksack to walk 1,000 miles along Slavc’s GPS trail, following the hundreds of virtual breadcrumbs that marked the wolf’s path from Slovenia to Italy.
—Jonathan C. Slaght, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Measuring just 119 x 91 x 91mm and weighing less than 550g, the StormBox Mini Plus is small enough to pop rucksack and take on a long day’s hike.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
He was found dressed in a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts, with a rucksack, the Bangkok Post added.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 July 2025
In 2022, Weymouth shouldered a rucksack to walk 1,000 miles along Slavc’s GPS trail, following the hundreds of virtual breadcrumbs that marked the wolf’s path from Slovenia to Italy.
—Jonathan C. Slaght, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucksack
backpack
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The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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The jet-setter in your life will be thrilled to pop this two-piece travel gift set into their tote, gym backpack, or weekender.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rucksack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucksack. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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