noun
- a lightweight frame, typically made of wood or aluminum, worn on the back to carry supplies or equipment during hiking or camping
Usage: also called a pack frame; commonly used in outdoor recreation
Examples
- The hiker adjusted the straps on her packboard before heading up the mountain trail.
- A sturdy packboard can distribute weight evenly across your shoulders and back.
- He loaded his camping gear onto the packboard for the week-long expedition.
- Modern packboards are designed to be more comfortable than older models.
- The packboard frame kept the heavy load stable during the long trek.