as in backpacks
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 rucksacks
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
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucksacks
backpacks
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Since its inception, the foundation has given more than a million books to kids in the tri-state area and more than 100,000 backpacks.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Rucksacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucksacks. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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