Thumbnail looked like one of those tramp's sacks ( bundled hankerchief ? ) tied to a pole --- that was maybe based on fact before rucksacks, but uncomfortable looking.

Claverhouse said:

Thumbnail looked like one of those tramp's sacks ( bundled hankerchief ? ) tied to a pole --- that was maybe based on fact before rucksacks, but uncomfortable looking.

The word you're looking for is "bindle".

That I did not know.