Back Pack Collection (page 2)

Hiking the Overland Track, Tasmania

Backpacks lined up on the balcony of New Pelion Hut on the Overland Track

Hiking through the buttongrass plains on the Overland Track

Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack. Date: circa 1910s

Chinese Farming / Country Girl with wicker back-pack. Date: circa 1906

La Rencontre, or Bonjour Monsieur Courbet, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XIR6812 La Rencontre, or Bonjour Monsieur Courbet, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 129x149 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Woman looking at murals at Silver Pagoda in Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Military dresses of the Hungarian infantry. 19th c. 1838. Soldier, standard bearer sergeant and second lieutenant. Watercolour

Hawaii, USA. The Kuilau and Moalepe trail begin near Wailuas Keahua Arboretum and travels up to views of Mt.Waialeale and the ocean. (MR)

Hiking high in the mountains of Glacier National Park in Montana near Otokomi Mountain (MR)

Hiker takes in the view at the Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains State Park in the UP of Michigan

USA, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Indian Peaks Wilderness. A female hiker at a mountain lake beneath Lone Eagle Peak. (MR)

USA, Grand Canyon NP. A female backpacker passes through a tunnel while hiking below the North Rim. (MR)

USA, Oregon, Bend, Three Sisters Wilderness, Deschutes National Forest, Fall Creek, hiker, waterfall, MR, model release

USA, Utah, Zion National Park. Two hikers in the Virgin River Narrows. (MR)

USA, Utah, Zion National Park. A female canyoneer in the Subway. (MR)

USA, Utah. Hiker watches sunset on Fisher Towers sandstone formations

USA, Utah, Zion National Park. A female hiker in the Virgin River Narrows. (MR)

Hiking at LaKe Blanche, Sundial Peak, early fall snow, Quartzsite rock, Twin Peaks Wilderness, Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Wasatch Mountains, Big Cottonwood Canyon, near Salt Lake City

USA, Utah. A female hiker dwarfed by the Corona Arch near Moab. (MR)

Hiker on Queens Garden Trail amongst the Hoodoos at Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah

USA, WA, Olympic National Park. Glaucous-winged gulls fly across the orange sky and sea stack at sunset, near Toleak Point on the Olympic Coast

USA, WA, Olympic National Park. Sea stack and orange sky at sunset, near Toleak Point on the Olympic Coast

Canada, British Columbia, Cathedral Provincial Park

General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) and his army successfully evading the British army by crossing the Dan River
NATHANAEL GREENE, 1781. General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) and his army successfully evading the British army by crossing the Dan River from North Carolina into Virginia, 15 February 1781

A Hessian grenadier of the American Revolution. Caricature, 18th century
CARTOON: HESSIAN SOLDIER. A Hessian grenadier of the American Revolution. Caricature, 18th century

1840. A Hard Road to Hoe! American cartoon from the presidential campaign of 1840
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1840. A Hard Road to Hoe! American cartoon from the presidential campaign of 1840, with former president Andrew Jackson showing President Martin Van Buren the way to the White

CIVIL WAR: RETURNING HOME. A Union Army volunteer returning home after the American Civil War. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1862. Union soldiers guard box cars burned by General Stonewall Jackson at Manassas Junction, at the Second Battle of Bull Run, 1862

CIVIL WAR: UNION SOLDIER. The Vivanderie. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. The Contraband. Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. A priest reads prayers over dying militiamen as the troops retreat through Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, 22 July 1877

COLORADO: PIKEs PEAK, 1867. An intrepid group scaling Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Wood engraving, American, 1867

BRITISH SOLDIERS, 1856. Guards returned from the Crimea. -A sketch from Aldershott. Wood engraving, English, 1856

NAPOLEONs RETURN, 1815. Napoleon I, escaped from Elba, saluted by soldiers sent to arrest him at Grenoble, France, March 1815. Wood engraving, French, 1839

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian at the Wicket Gate. Steel engraving, 19th century

PEDDLER, 18th CENTURY. Line engraving

FRENCH INFANTRY, 1870. French infantry of the Franco-Prussian War. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

BRITISH ARMY, 1855. Uniforms of the British Army in 1855. Contemporary English engraving

DRUMMER BOY, 1873. A young boy playing his drum. Wood engraving, 1873

WALKING, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, American, early 19th century

CAPTURE OF SANTA FE, 1846. Brigadier-General Stephen Watts Kearny capturing Santa Fe, New Mexico, 18 August 1846, during the Mexican-American War. Wood engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO, 1847. American troops storm the bridgehead at the Battle of Churubusco, Mexico, during the Mexican-American War, 20 August 1847

GOLD PROSPECTORS, 1876. Gold prospecting in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Wood engraving, 1876

PRUSSIAN INFANTRY, 1870. Prussian infantry soldiers from the Franco-Prussian War. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION 1875. Railroad building on the Great Plains. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud

NEW ZEALAND: GOLD MINING. Gold miners prospecting in New Zealand. Wood engraving, English, 1863

Costume of a Woman Of Lake Como, Italy
The costume of a Woman from near Lake Como, Northern Italy. She carries an immense bundle of hay on her back and is taking a short (and seemingly well-deserved/required) rest from her labours

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"Journeying through history and landscapes, the trusty back pack remains a steadfast companion. " Sir Edmund Hillary conquering Mount Everest with determination and his trusted back pack by his side. A Union soldier bravely marches forward, armed with a rifle and bayonet, carrying all he needs in his reliable back pack. The breathtaking view of Kleine Scheidegg serves as a backdrop to hikers equipped with sturdy backpacks ready for adventure. From the rugged cliffs of West Penwith to Cape Cornwall, explorers rely on their backpacks to carry essentials while embracing nature's beauty. Mountain climbers in the Alps during the 1880s demonstrate their resilience as they ascend peaks aided by their dependable backpacks. In the trenches of France during World War I, a heartwarming reunion between a loyal dog and its owner reminds us that even amidst chaos, our backpacks hold precious connections. British Army recruitment posters depict soldiers proudly wearing their gear-filled backpacks, symbolizing preparedness and duty. Witnessing an era gone by, a Shetland Peat Carrier carries its load using traditional methods alongside its trusty companion - an old-fashioned leather bag slung over its back. Leather bags for sale showcase timeless craftsmanship that complements any adventurer's choice of outfit or style of backpacking journey ahead. Loch Enoch reveals itself majestically from Merrick in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - reminding us how our faithful back packs enable exploration into nature's wonders across continents. Through time and across diverse terrains, whether scaling mountains or traversing battlefields or simply embarking on everyday adventures – the humble yet essential back pack has remained an indispensable ally throughout history.