1. designed to be carried or operated by a single person; portable and lightweight enough for one soldier or worker to transport
Usage: military; technical

1. a piece of military or technical equipment designed to be carried by one person
Usage: military; technical

Examples

• The soldier carried a manpack radio on his back during the patrol.
• Manpack systems allow troops to operate independently in the field.
• The new manpack radar unit weighs less than 30 pounds.
• Engineers deployed manpack communication devices to remote locations.
• Modern manpack equipment includes GPS and encrypted messaging capabilities.
• The infantry unit was equipped with the latest manpack technology.