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What is the old name for a backpack?

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



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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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Rucksack, backpack, schoolbag... (Happened on a school trip to Wales once).

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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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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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The first backpack ever discovered was found alongside the frozen remains of Ötzi the Iceman in 3300 BC.

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Most European countries are very safe, have great public transport, and it's easy to get around between cities and countries. There are also plenty of cheap destinations, and with the tips that I'll share in this article, you can travel around the whole of Europe on a budget while having the time of your life.

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

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

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