Backpacks were a mundane form of portable storage.[7]
Description[]
Backpacks were large sacks[9] that came in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. These included canvas sacks with shoulder straps and woven baskets with a lid and shoulder straps, though the most preferred type of backpack among travelers was the leather backpack.[7]
Leather backpacks had multiple pockets,[7] on either side and a large one in the back, which could all have their contents secured by a top flap with a tie. They typically had wide,[9] padded straps[7] in the front so they could be carried on the shoulders and leave the hands free.[9] In addition, some leather backpacks were waterproof.[7]
Beyond the standard backpacks sold by most merchants, some were known to commission experienced tailors or leatherworkers to construct specially made backpacks.[7]
Availability[]
- In the city of Raven's Bluff, backpacks of all sizes could be found for sale at Tym's Supple Leather Shoppe.[10]
History[]
Backpacks dated as far back as the time of Netheril, where they first became available in 1721 NY (−2138 DR).[11]
Varieties[]
- Heward's handy haversack
- Rucksack
Notable Users of Backpacks[]
Individuals[]
- Dorlas
- Gershom
- Jaqon
- Larala Dumian
- Martine carried a wicker basket type of backpack.
Regions & Settlements[]
- Backpacks made of wicker were common among inhabitants of the Malatran Plateau.[12]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Board Games
- Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Begins
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 128. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rob Heinsoo, Andy Collins, James Wyatt (June 2008). Player's Handbook 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 222. ISBN 0-7869-4867-1.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 225, 239. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 36. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Vine Garcia (March 1993). “Different Totes for Different Folks”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #191 (TSR, Inc.), p. 27.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 110. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 150. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Connie Rae Henson & Dale "slade" Henson (August 1992). The Magic Encyclopedia Volume One. (TSR, Inc), p. 26. ISBN 9781560764298.
- ↑ Steve Thearle (January 1988). “The Living City: Tym's Supple Leather Shoppe”. In Skip Williams ed. Polyhedron #39 (TSR, Inc.), p. 9.
- ↑ slade, Jim Butler (October 1996). “The Winds of Netheril”. In Jim Butler ed. Netheril: Empire of Magic (TSR, Inc.), p. 31. ISBN 0-7869-0437-2.
- ↑ Uncredited (December 1994). “Heroes of Malatra”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #102 (TSR, Inc.), p. 14.