packsack

American  

[pak-sak] / ˈpækˌsæk /

noun

1. a leather or canvas carrying bag, usually one that can be strapped over the shoulder and used to carry food and personal items when a person is traveling.

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packsack British  

/ ˈpækˌsæk /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): knapsack.  a bag carried strapped on the back or shoulder

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Etymology

Origin of packsack

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; pack ¹ + sack ¹

Example Sentences

Our father walks into the forest, carrying his ax, a packsack, and a large wooden box with a leather shoulder strap.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

Miig put his packsack on the ground, pulled the sash off his forehead, and let his bedroll drop behind his feet.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

I used to roll mine into a package measuring about 10 inches in diameter by 20 inches in length, and this could be placed in the bottom of a common packsack.

From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)

Mason paused halfway in the act of strapping on his packsack.

From The Long Voyage by Jacobi, Carl Richard

I always carry a light ax and if the weather is cold I put a blanket in my packsack.

From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)