Bindle carriers are people who carry a bindle, which is a bag or sack typically tied to a stick and slung over the shoulder. The term 'bindle carrier' is often used to refer to two distinct groups of people: HOBOES and hobos. HOBOES are people who travel from place to place in search of work or adventure, while hobos are people who travel in search of work. Both groups of people often carry a bindle with them as they travel.