man-pack1
noun
A compact package containing equipment or supplies, designed to be carried easily by one person.
Origin
1920s.
man-pack2
verb
1 [with object] To transport (equipment, supplies, etc.) in a pack designed to be carried easily by one person.
2 [no object] To travel carrying equipment, etc., in a man-pack.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Tasmanian (Hobart).
- in the heel of the hunt
- in the hole
- in the hope of
- in the interests (or interest) of something
- in the land of the living
- in the lap of luxury
- in the lap of the gods
- in the last resort
- in the light of (or in light of)
- in the line of duty
- in the long run
- in the main
- in the making
- in the mass
- in the matter of
- in the melting pot
- backscratcher
- backscratching
- back seat
- back-seat driver
- back-seat driving
- backsheesh
- backshift
- backside
- backsight