Synonyms of rucksack

rucksack

noun

ˈrək-ˌsak 

as in backpack

a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back

hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backpack
• suitcase
• knapsack
• pack
• packsack
• kit bag
• haversack
• handbag
• carryall
• carry-on
• portmanteau
• holdall
• traveling bag
• fanny pack
• school bag
• overnight bag
• grip
• seabag
• overnight case
• weekend bag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rucksack

Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Well, the money-saving genius of this bag lies in its ability to morph between a hand-carry, standard shoulder duffel, and a rucksack, thanks to two backpack straps cleverly hidden in the base. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2026

Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue). — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026