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What is a rucksack in American 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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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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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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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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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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Since the rucksack was the first component of the program to be issued to Marines, the rucksack is commonly referred to as simply the ILBE.

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Will You Find The Same Equipment In Marines Backpacks? Most likely, yes. The Marines may have some more unique requirements. Still, the general idea is that they also need to have food, shelter, clothes, tactical flashlights, body armor, hydration bladders, first aid kits, gun-cleaning kits, and compasses.

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A waist bag, fanny pack, belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.

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