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What do Americans call rucksack?

rucksack in British English ('r?k?sæk ) noun. a large bag, usually having two straps and a supporting frame, carried on the back and often used by climbers, campers, etc. US and Canadian name: backpack.



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Most people in Britain or the British Isle's call it a rucksack. Some do use Backpack as well.

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The word 'rucksack' comes from Germany and the term is frequently used in Western military forces, such as those in the UK and US. 'Rucking' is one of the most common military activities and so it's clear to see how rucksacks get their name.

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A backpack is a bag worn on your back and typically has two straps over the shoulders. A rucksack is a specific backpack most often used for hiking or camping. It is larger than a backpack and usually has a frame to support the bag's weight.

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A rucksack is a bag that you wear on your back. People call it a backpack too. 'My school bag's a rucksack and it's always really heavy. '

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MOLLE. MOLLE stands for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. These bags were designed to improve the load carriage and individual soldier effectiveness in the field.

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Luggage is the usual word in British English, but baggage is preferred in the context of the bags and cases that passengers take on a flight.

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The word for backpack, knapsack or rucksack in Italian is zaino (masculine, plural: zaini).

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These days, they're called rucksacks (from the German: “Rucken” and “Sac” - back and sack).

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The word knapsack was the usual name for a rucksack or backpack up until the middle of the 20th century.

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