duluth pack

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Definition of duluth pack in English English dictionary

A traditional piece of luggage used in canoe travel, particularly in the Boundary Waters region of northern Minnesota and Ontario. A specialized type of backpack, made of either heavy canvas or nylon, that are approximately square in order to fit easily in the bottom of a canoe

Related Terms

Duluth packs

plural form of Duluth pack

Hyphenation

Du·luth pack

Turkish pronunciation

dıluth päk

Synonyms

portage page

Pronunciation

/dəˈlo͞oᴛʜ ˈpak/ /dəˈluːθ ˈpæk/

Etymology

() Duluth pack is a brand name of the Duluth Tent and Awning Co.. They were designed in the early 1880s, although it is commonly used to refer to any packs of the same style.