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mar 4, 1844 - Civil War Era Rucksack

Description:

- “rucksacks” were first major use of the
backpack.
- Made from leather and wood for support
(sometimes metal)
- Caused lots of back damaged
- Abandoned by soldiers to use a blanket roll

Added to timeline:

Date:

mar 4, 1844
Now
~ 182 years ago

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