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FRAME RUCKSACK [5 records]

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Record 1 2023-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Equipment (Military)
  • Military Dress
DEF

A large bag carried on one’s back that has a capacity of 20 kilograms or more.

CONT

Commonly known as a "rucksack, "the large field pack consisted of a frame, a bag with a main compartment, a smaller compartment for the PRC [portable radio communication] 77 radio..., a flap with internal pocket, and three external pockets as well as attachment points for skis, snowshoes, or entrenching tools.

OBS

rucksack: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

Key term(s)
  • ruck sack
  • knap sack
  • back pack
  • haver sack

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
  • Tenue militaire
DEF

Grand sac porté sur le dos d'une capacité de 20 kilogrammes ou plus.

OBS

sac à dos : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

sac à dos : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Key term(s)
  • havre-sac

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
  • Military Equipment
CONT

The new modular pack system will provide a superior load carriage solution, replacing the in-service rucksack and small pack. The pack system will be a fully modular system comprised of a frame, a shoulder harness, and a variety of attachable bags or slings to address the load carriage requirement of various Canadian Armed Forces trades.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
  • Matériel militaire
CONT

Ce nouveau sac à dos modulaire offrira une meilleure solution de transport de charge et remplacera les sacs à dos et les musettes actuellement utilisés. Ce système devra être entièrement modulable et comprendre une structure rigide, des bretelles ainsi qu’une variété de sacs ou de sangles se fixant au matériel, ce qui permettra de répondre aux besoins de transport de charges des divers corps de métier des Forces armées canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Sports Equipment Manufacture
DEF

The amount of surface or space a thing takes up; dimensions.

CONT

The Rucksack has an internal frame. The internal support is provided by two aluminum stays which are bent to the shape of each individuals back. It has a capacity of approximately 80 L. It varies up or down according to the frame size.

OBS

Size applied particularly to the dimensions (length, width, and height or depth) of something ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fabrication des équipements sportifs
DEF

Grandeur réelle, mesurable, qui détermine la portion d'espace occupée par un corps

CONT

Le sac à dos possède une armature interne, et ses supports internes sont assurés par deux renforts en aluminium qui se moulent à la forme du dos du porteur. Son volume est d'environ 80 litres, puisqu'il varie en plus ou en moins selon les dimensions de l'armature.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
CONT

It [the rucksack] has a capacity of approximately 80 L. It varies up or down according to the frame size.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
CONT

Son volume est d'environ 80 litres, puisqu'il [le sac à dos] varie en plus ou en moins selon les dimensions de l'armature [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment Manufacture
  • Travel Articles (Tourism)
DEF

A strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment.

CONT

The rucksack will come in four frame sizes(22", 24", 26", 28"). It will have four hip belt sizes(S, M, L, XL) and three shoulder strap sizes(S, M, L).

OBS

S = small; M = medium; L = large; XL = extra large.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication des équipements sportifs
  • Articles de voyage (Tourisme)
DEF

Bande de cuir, d'étoffe que l'on passe sur les épaules pour porter un fardeau.

CONT

L'armature [du sac à dos] sera disponible en 4 grandeurs (22 po, 24 po, 26 po et 28 po). La ceinture de hanches sera offerte en quatre grandeurs (P, M, G, TG) tandis que les bretelles seront disponibles en trois grandeurs (P, M et G).

OBS

P = petit; M = moyen; G = grand; TG = très grand.

Spanish

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