Collocations for "backpacking"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "backpacking" in context.
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backpack
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- took [it] out of his backpack
- took a backpack [to the beach, for the trip]
- have [it] in my backpack
- [It] is in my backpack.
- Let me check (for it) in my backpack.
- look for [it] in my backpack
- thought [it] was in my backpack
- thought I had [it] in my backpack
- dumped her backpack out on the [floor, table]
- tossed his backpack on the [floor, sofa]
- a [large, small] backpack
- the backpack is too big (for)
- Can you [put, carry] this in your backpack (for me)?
- a backpack for [school, traveling, flying]
- a [school, rolling] backpack
- a [leather, canvas] backpack
- The backpack is made (out) of [leather].
- a backpack with [removable, detachable, pockets for]
- a backpack on wheels
- a [sturdy, durable, lightweight] backpack
- The backpack is [getting, feeling] heavy.
- wears his backpack on one shoulder
- slung the backpack onto her shoulders
- the [strap, zipper] on my backpack broke
- broke the [strap] on my backpack
- is (not) going to fit in my backpack
- Make [it] fit in your backpack.
- Stuff [it] into your backpack.
- [stuffed, crammed] her backpack with [books, food]
- [examined, scanned, checked] the backpack (for weapons)
- Backpacks are [prohibited, forbidden, not allowed] (inside the stadium).
- backpacked around [the world, Europe]
- backpacked across [the world]
- backpacked through [Europe, the forest]
- backpacked in [Europe]
- left home to backpack throughout [Europe, the world]
- quit [a job] to backpack in [Europe]
'backpacking' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):