1. a saddle designed to support loads on the back of a pack animal

Examples

• The mule carried supplies in bags attached to its packsaddle.
• Mountain guides use packsaddles to transport equipment on horseback.
• The old packsaddle was made of leather and wood.
• They loaded the packsaddle with camping gear for the trail ride.
• The packsaddle distributed the weight evenly across the horse’s back.
• Hikers hired pack animals with packsaddles for the wilderness expedition.