Bindle-stiff, a term that originated in the United States, refers to a traveler who carries their belongings in a bundle (or bindle) tied to a stick. This term is commonly associated with homeless people or migrant workers who carry their belongings with them as they travel from place to place. There are several synonyms for the word bindle-stiff, including hobo, tramp, and vagabond. Each of these terms refers to a person who travels from place to place with a minimum of possessions and typically uses various forms of transportation such as hitchhiking or hopping trains. While these terms may have negative connotations, they describe a way of life that dates back for centuries as people have moved about the globe in search of work, adventure, or a better life.