What does "rucksack" mean?

A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps.

What is a synonym for "rucksack"?

Common synonyms include: backpack, knapsack, back pack, backpacks, baggage, field pack.

/ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps. Northeastern, UK, US
2
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder wordnet

"Being seen off by my whole family I shouldered a rucksack, stocked with my trip supplies."

Borrowed from German Rucksack.