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Ancient man carried stuff on his back, in packs made of wood and skins. The nice packs we carry now are derivations of that. [1]
The backpack wasn't invented, it evolved from a need that has always existed, getting better and better with time and technology.
The word backpack was coined in the United States in the 1910s. Knapsack and packsack were used before. The word rucksack is a German loanword mainly used in the UK and in the US Army: 'der Rücken' means 'the back' (the part of the body) in German. The name Rucksack is cognate with Danish Rygsæk, Norwegian Ryggsekk, Dutch Rugzak, and Swedish Ryggsäck. Alternative names include Haversack, and Bergen (from the manufacturer's name Bergens, used for a backpack supported by an external frame, usually associated with the British Armed Forces) in German language called Kraxe (in 19th century the term kraxeln was used for climbing). Backpacks can often simply be referred to as "packs", especially in outdoors contexts; though sometimes ambiguous compared to other bags such as saddlebags and duffel bags, context is generally sufficient for identification. sources: [1] http://answers.Yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080220131610AAEeXZ6
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpack
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What did people use before backpacks were invented?
Brief case
Where were backpacks invented?
gwatalahora! :) i love saying that wordd! :) it was really invented in spain in 1972! :) your welcome! :)
Why were backpacks invented?
So people could have something to carry school supplies around.
What are mini backpacks called?
Mini backpacks are often referred to as "mini backpacks" or "small backpacks."
Where was the backpack invented?
It cannot be known. Backpacks of some form have been used since before recorded history.
Who invented jansport backpacks?
JanSport backpacks were invented by a guy out of Seattle named Murray Pletz. Pletz started JanSport after he won a contest sponsored by the Alcoa aluminum company for his design of an aluminum flexible-frame backpack. Pletz teamed up with his cousian Skip Yowell, and founded JanSport in 1967.
What are the different types of backpacks available in the market?
There are several types of backpacks available in the market, including hiking backpacks, school backpacks, travel backpacks, and laptop backpacks. Each type is designed for specific purposes and may have different features to suit those needs.
What are the hotest kids backpacks this fall?
There are two hot backpacks for kids this fall. One is the Hannah Montana brand backpacks, and the other is the Spongebob brand backpacks.
why are backpacks called backpacks?
ask my friend backpack
Which backpacks have a cellphone compartment?
Easton backpacks come with cellphone compartments. So do most of the newer designs for many brands of backpacks.
Who invented the backpack?
There have been some form of backpacks for longer than there has been writing to make records- thousands of years- so no one knows the name of the inventor. If names had been invented at that time.
What are good backpacks to get that have swag?
Little Nike backpacks with the slim strings .
