Jules Verne

Far better to be the simplest pedestrian, with knapsack on back, stick in hand, and gun on shoulder, than an Indian prince travelling with all the ceremonial which his rank requires.

French Author

Russell Smith

No matter how fine your suit and your shoes, you will remind everyone that you are not yet a grownup man by wearing them with your old college knapsack, in its nasty, nylon glory.

Canadian Novelist

Bennett Miller

American Director

Knapsack is often used to refer to a bag for outdoor activities like hiking or camping.

Outdoor Gear

The term knapsack is casual and commonly used in everyday speech, not just for specific gear.

Casual Use

Knapsacks are generally smaller and lighter than large backpacks used for extended trips.

Size and Shape

A knapsack in military context is for soldiers to store personal gear, more so than the average hiker's bag.

Military Equipment

Knapsack can symbolize preparedness in military or survival contexts.

Symbol of Readiness

In the military, a knapsack is more personal rather than for carrying general equipment or weapons.

Personal Belongings

 The education process begins even before the child is born, and if you don't do that, you're going to have difficulty. And we are having difficulties in so many of our communities and so many of our schools where kids are coming to first grade and their eyes are blazing, they've got their little knapsack on and they're ready to go,

Colin Powell: Kids need...

 begins even before the child is born and if you don't do that you're going to have difficulty and we are having difficulties and so many of our communities in so many of our schools where kids are coming to first grade and their eyes are blazing they got the little knapsack on and they're ready to

Kids need structure -...

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