Back Pack Collection (page 4)

Gandria - Lake Lugano - Alleyway
Backstreet in Gandria on the shore of Lake Lugano, Switzerland. A woman walks up a steep cobbled passageway with a wicker basket on her back, past a large wood store

French and British soldiers in wartime
Two French soldiers join hands with a British soldier, " united against the barbarians". Date: early 20th century

Switzerland - Two women carrying logs - Contadine
Switzerland - Two Swiss rural farm women, standing on a high road in the morning light, carrying logs in huge wicker backpack baskets. Date: circa 1910s

Frenchwoman with returning soldier

VIIIme Exposition Suisse D Agriculture (2 / 3)
Promotional postcard for the VIIIme Exposition Suisse D Agriculture (8th Swiss Agricultural Exhibition) at Lausanne, Switzerland (2/3) Date: 1910

US Navy California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with animal trainer (top left). This animal has been trained by the Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

Evaluation of SAFER EVA backpack, STS-64
SAFER backpack test. Astronauts Carl Meade (left) and Mark Lee (right, on RMS arm) seen testing the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) system during Shuttle Mission STS-64

Granite cliffs, Scotland
Granite cliffs. Man standed on eroded granite cliffs on Cairn Lochan, looking north across Glen More and Coire an Lochain

PERU: FASHION MODEL, 1950s. A fashion model following indigenous women on a street in Peru. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1950s

FILM: BIG PARADE, 1925. Still from the 1925 motion picture The Big Parade

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN TROOP. Helmeted German soldiers lined up for review during World War I. From a stereograph view

RUSSIA: CONVICTS, c1885. Three escaped Russian convicts standing in a field in Siberia. Photographed c1885

EVRV2D-00130
Knapsack of a French soldier reenactor at the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

USA, Utah, Zion Natoinal Park. Falls in the Emerald Pools

Asia, Iran, Persepolis. Tomb
Asia, Iran, Persepolis.Tomb of Darius the Great

Asia, Japan, Kumamoto. Schoolchildren at Kumamoto, jo Castle

Climber on snow ridge, Aiguille de Bionnassay on the route to Mont Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Elderly couple on a country walk
An elderly couple going for a country walk down a sloping track

Apple Salesman with a gigantic pannier - Turkey
Apple seller standing alongside his large pannier, filled to the brim with fruit. The weight of this woven backpack must have been immense

Seller of Quince, Constantinople, Turkey

Pottery Merchants
A pottery merchant and customer stand between wares piled high in a large wicker backpack and engage in tense negotiation

Cooking Utensil Salesman
Itinerant cooking utensil salesman, with a wicker backpack and hand basket, containing brushes and wooden platters

Hill Coolie Girl - India
A Hill Coolie Girl from a Northern Indian Hill Tribe

Elderly Japanese flower seller
A delightful postcard photograph of a slightly elderly Japanese flower seller

Charles Robinson Bookplate
Fontispiece printed bookplate - design by Charles Robinson

Serbian Worker
A Serbian Worker with backpack and sticks, standing on the cobbled apavement of a provincial town

Mexico - Itinerant pot seller
Mexico - Itinerant decorated pot seller taking a rest on the side of a road in the Mexcian countryside

Street Trade / Lettuce
A young man sells lettuce and other green salad ingredients on the street. He is using a distinctive large-framed backpack wicker basket

Infantry of Line 1835
Infantry of the line

Trekkers walking past a mani stone, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia

Hiking in the Baron Creek valley, Sawtooth Mountains, Sawtooth Wilderness, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountains, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains, Sawtooth Wilderness, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountains, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Hiking in the first snow of the winter, Sawtooth Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Parque Terra Nostra in Furnas, San Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Europe

Santiago pilgrims shoes, St. Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrenees Atlantique, France, Europe

Backpacker heads up to first basecamp on Mount Aconcagua, Argentina, South America

Backpacker crosses bridge over Urubamba River, on the Inca Trail, Peru, South America

A climber takes a break on the lower slopes of El Capitan to enjoy the view up the Yosemite Valley towards Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

A walker stands on a boulder beside the isolated Bear Rock, a Culm pinnacle near Hartland Quay, Culm Coast, North Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Climbing Mount Cevedale, 3769 m, Ortler Alps, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Reaching the summit of Mount Cevedale, 3769 m, Ortler Alps, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Walkers at The Domes, Bungle Bungle, Purnululu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Hikers break with Mount Foraker on the left and Mount Crosson on the right, in distance, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Mountain climber on snow covered Mount Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Asia

Hikers taking a break near a river, Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hunan Province, China, Asia

A rock climber ascends slabs at the base of the huge cliff known as The Apron, overlooking Washington Column and North Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, United States of America, North America

A hiker enjoys solitude in the hills above Hay-on-Wye, on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A family walking in Eskdale in the Lake District UK
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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.