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Rucksack vs. backpack #1 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:25 am   Rucksack vs. backpack
 

So, what is the difference between a rucksack and backpack? I have the impression "backpack" is more commonly used nowadays but maybe there is more to it?
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Rucksack vs. backpack #2 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:35 am   Rucksack vs. backpack
 

Hi Torsten

I've heard the rumor that the use of "rucksack" is more common in British English.

I'd say "backpack" is more commonly used in AmE. You might also hear "knapsack".

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Rucksack as a term #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:47 am   Rucksack as a term
 

Hi!

In Germany, at least in that part where I live, "Rucksack" is also used as a term for insidious/malicious people. I wonder whether there is a similar use of the words "backpack" or "knapsack" in the English either at this side of the pond or at the other side?

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Rucksack vs. backpack #4 (permalink) Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:19 pm   Rucksack vs. backpack
 

Hi Michael

No, as far as I know, a backpack is just a backpack and a knapsack is just a knapsack in the US. Wink

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