Backpacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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backpacked

 

[ ˈbækpækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling outdoors

To backpack means to travel or hike while carrying one's belongings in a backpack. It often refers to a budget-friendly way of traveling where individuals explore various destinations with their essentials packed. This form of travel encourages adventure, exploration, and often a deeper connection with nature.

Synonyms

camp, hike, trail.

Examples of usage

  • We backpacked through the national park for a week.
  • She has backpacked in several countries across Europe.
  • He loves to backpack in the mountains during summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "backpacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mochilado

🇮🇳 बैकपैक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 Rucksacktour gemacht

🇮🇩 membawa ransel

🇺🇦 подорожуючи з рюкзаком

🇵🇱 z plecakiem

🇯🇵 バックパックを背負った

🇫🇷 sac à dos

🇪🇸 mochileado

🇹🇷 sırt çantasıyla seyahat eden

🇰🇷 배낭 여행을 한

🇸🇦 محمول على الظهر

🇨🇿 cestování s batohem

🇸🇰 cestovanie s batohom

🇨🇳 背包旅行

🇸🇮 potovanje s nahrbtnikom

🇮🇸 bakpakk ferð

🇰🇿 рюкзакпен саяхат

🇬🇪 ბარგით მოგზაურობა

🇦🇿 çəkmə çantası ilə səyahət

🇲🇽 viaje con mochila

Etymology

The term 'backpack' comes from the combination of the words 'back' and 'pack,' which reflect the idea of carrying a pack on one's back. The term first emerged in American English in the early 20th century, gaining popularity among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Previously, similar concepts existed under different names, but the advent of softer, lighter fabrics and materials in the 20th century allowed for the creation of modern backpacks. Over time, the activity of traveling with such packs became widely known as 'backpacking,' emphasizing both the physical activity of hiking and the minimalist lifestyle associated with traveling light.