Backpack dream meaning is explained below using 11 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Garuda

Vision: Carrying a backpack means that problems will weigh heavily upon you and interfere with your everyday activities.

See Luggage.

Depth Psychology: How much responsibility did you take on? What experiences from the past are you still carrying around? Have they becomc a crushing burden? A dream about a backpack is very important and—together with the rest of the images—ought to be explored in depth.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 2 — Martha Clarke

The backpack has several possible interpretations. On the one hand, it is a symbol of travel that reflects a provisional situation. You probably feel overwhelmed and exhausted by routine and want a change in your life. On the other, it also represents the burdens you carry day to day. The condition of the backpack and how heavy or light it is will be key to the correct interpretation of the dream.
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 3 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 02-03-22-24-47-49

carrying a: use contents wisely to further your position.

bending over from: turn some responsibilities over to others.

soldiers: difficulties ahead for a short time, but only in the company of friends.

of a: an enemy is seeking your ruin, but cannot disrupt your column of support.

old worn: each crease represents a distinct memory.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 4 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Anything that allows you to pack certain items for transport is symbolic of having access to various tools for living.

A backpack puts such helpful items easily at your disposal, with the implication of a journey on foot. Such a journey is symbolic of a trek into deeper places of your consciousness, and therefore the backpack is symbolic of the assistance you may need along the way.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 5 — myjellybean

A backpack in a dream represents unfinished business. Part of it is your own, and part is stress you have on behalf of others.

If the bag on your back becomes large and overly heavy, you’re carrying an unreasonable burden in real life.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 6 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Level of self-sufficiency, independence.

2. Burden or responsibility.

3. Unfinished business or memories rising to the surface, emotional “baggage.”

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 7 — Klaus Vollmar

See Luggage.

The burden that you are carrying around with you, or relaxation and moving about in nature.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of being a student or carrying too many things around with you
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 9 — Margaret Hamilton

Heavy burdens that are revealed, because they need to be laid down
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 10 — Vincent Wienand

1. Carrying baggage; Job 14:17

2. Burden; Matt. 11:29-30

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 11 — Raymond Buckland

See Knapsack.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland