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backpackable

backpackable adjective: capable of being carried in a backpack.

Adjective

backpackable (not comparable)

  1. Capable of being carried in a backpack.
    • His many contributions in the field of mountain rescue work include developing a backpackable hydraulic winch...1982, Yvonne Prater, Ruth Mendenhall, Gorp, glop and glue stew: favorite foods from 165 outdoor experts
    • Mark and Bruce set out to design the tent that would revolutionize the world market for backpackable tents.2003, Hap Klopp, Brian Tarcy, The Adventure of Leadership: An Unorthodox Business Guide

Origin of backpackable

From backpack + -able.

Questions about backpackable

What does backpackable mean?
Backpackable means capable of being carried in a backpack.
What part of speech is backpackable?
Backpackable is an adjective.

Words near backpackable in the dictionary

  1. backpack nuke
  2. backpack nukes
  3. backpack rap
  4. backpack rapper
  5. backpack rappers
  6. backpackable
  7. backpacked
  8. backpacker
  9. backpackers
  10. backpacking
  11. backpacks

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