How Did A Backpack Become A Briefcase?

How Did A Backpack Become A Briefcase? History. Briefcases are descendants of the limp satchel used in the fourteenth century for carrying money and valuables. It was called a “budget”, derived from the Latin word “bulga” or Irish word “bolg”, both meaning leather bag (in Irish it also means ‘stomach’), and also the source of

How Have Backpacks Changed Over The Years?

How Have Backpacks Changed Over The Years? Before there were backpacking packs there were knapsacks, which were packs with shoulder straps that lacked any structure. Henry Merriam submitted a patent in 1877 (patented the following year) for a pack for the United States Army that used sheet metal to rig the bag away from the

Where Can I Get Free Backpacks?

Where Can I Get Free Backpacks? Explore Your Local School District. Check With Local Charities. Look for Area Backpack Drives. Search Freecycle.org and Craigslist.org. Scour BOGO Sales. How do you start a book bag? Hang up a poster on a bulletin board. Create a display in your lobby about your backpack drive. Mention Operation Backpack®