Haversack vs. Rucksack

Haversacknoun

A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.

Rucksacknoun

a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

Haversacknoun

(archaic) An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.

Rucksacknoun

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Haversacknoun

A bag for oats or oatmeal.

Haversacknoun

A bag or case, usually of stout cloth, in which a soldier carries his rations when on a march; - distinguished from knapsack.

Haversacknoun

A gunner's case or bag used to carry cartridges from the ammunition chest to the piece in loading.

Haversacknoun

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Haversack

A haversack or small pack is a bag with a single shoulder strap. Although similar to a backpack, the single shoulder strap differentiates this type from other backpacks.