1. A cylindrical canvas or cloth bag used by soldiers and sailors to hold personal belongings and equipment.
Usage: military; chiefly British

Examples

• The soldier packed his kitbag with uniforms and toiletries before deployment.
• She slung her kitbag over her shoulder as she boarded the ship.
• The recruits lined up their kitbags for inspection.
• He stuffed his kitbag with everything he would need for the training exercise.
• The navy issued each sailor a sturdy kitbag for storing gear.