1970 novel by J G Farrell (8)
I believe the answer is:
troubles
(Other definitions for troubles that I've seen before include "Pack them up in your old kit bag and smile" , "Old song: 'Pack up your . . . . . . . . In your old kit bag'" , "Difficulties, worries" , "Problems and difficulties - subtle or what?" , "Distressing or painful events" .)