FNG Academy "Ruck Trainer 2.0" Review | Special Forces, Ranger School, Ruck Marching 

We have changed the lower back panel to all molle webbing, that way you can attach the original 2 quart canteen holder to the molle for a way better fit, then run the straw over your shoulder... sorry ill get out of your comments lol

Appreciate the review bro seriously! Got a drop on the 24th for those who want one! They sell out fast. We are always working to make it better 🙏

@grittysoldier. An army vet your videos inspired me last year to start rucking again. Yesterday for 22 strong in honor of veteran suicides I did 22 miles in 6 hours and 3 minutes. Pack was between 20 and 25 lbs. Walking slow today 😂. Thanks for the motivation and shout out to my fellow vets!

Not the collab we deserve, but the collab we needed

This is a legendary collab

Good to see you two guys double teaming on this!

I got the new Ruck Trainer. As an AT through hiker and participate in adventure challenges. I've always used a weighted vest and backpacks but the load has always been screwed up and uncomfortable. I'm prepping for the Pacific Crest trail and this thing has been so much better for me. Days I can't get out and hike, I can get on my treadmill, set my incline, strap on my ruck trainer and have at it. I completed a 31mile ruck last weekend with it carrying 40lbs (Joggin' for Frogmen). I attribute it partially to the FNG's ruck trainer. I knew how the straps would feel and how to adjust and it's super simple to set up and go. If you're serious about your hiking or training for SFAS, this is a no-brainer. I can say that because I've been in the Army and have been a long-haul hiker for 26yrs and I've tried every gimmick and tool I can find that can save weight, space and help improve my training and reduce risk of injury.

I purchased this on day one of round 2 and love how easy it is. I was using my actual ruck, but leaving it loaded in my car made it get moldy in the Florida humidity. It’s a game changer for those on the fly, but, you’re right, better to be specific.

I like rocking with your pack out list. But would train with the Ruck Trainer any day.

I love FNG Academy so im glad to see you review something from sean

For someone who is not training for any high-speed school and just ruck for endurance/toughness, this would be great. Packing the ruck correctly is a big pain in the ass most of the time, especially when you want a specific weight in it. I much prefer this brain-dead approach. Takes about a minute to set up and I'm good to go.

I honestly think that keeping a ruck fully packed with the packing list from your given school of choice is a better practice. Be able to get what you need in the dark without unpacking everything. Think, getting blown out of a patrol base. Everything is inside of a wet weather bag. Practice driving your knee into softener items to pack tight. Remember your priorities or work in a patrol base so make sure the top of your ruck reflects this. You don't want to waste anytime in the patrol base. You will be digging in so don't forget the tool. Don't overlook iodine tablets and two quart canteens, camel backs are hard to fill in those little streams at Mackall. TAKE WHAT YOU NEED. The ruck is gonna suck regardless. Better to hard that bivy cover and get that hour of sleep than be miserable. There's a million other tips I wish I could remember.

Seems like a really good comfortable secure design, that bad boy ain't falling off

As a tightwad I made a ruck trainer with a MOLLE2 frame and a 45 plate lashed down with cam buckle straps. Not modular in any way. Squeaks even with gorilla tape between the frame and plate. This is way nicer! I've probably done 500 miles in the last year with it. This is way more Gucci. Like it.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but 45 lbs of clothes weigh the same as 45 lbs of bumper weights. The SFAS school will teach you how to pack with the gear they give you.

Before I enlisted back in 2012, I would go on 8 mile ruck 4 days a week with 80-100 pounds in a vietnam era rucksack with a metal frame and 2008 era army combat boots bought from an army navy store. I was going in as a 12B so I wanted to be as ready as possible, and my dad had been a 21B combat engineer during Desert Storm so he help me get ready for it. I was never more thankful I did it all once I made it to Fort Leonard Wood.

I have this ruck. In all honesty, it really is great. Some issues with the attachments. But, overall, it provides a good balance and support.

This is a great product. For non-prior service we can’t necessarily buy everything to pack it perfectly anyway. There is a market for this in hiking as well.

I think that additional pouch could be a place to put all your items if you are going to a trail or area to train at that isn’t your home as a start point,like keys ,phone, wallet, edc,etc.

your videos have been popping off im happy for you Gritty !

Seems like you could attached a camelback style water bladder to the molle attachment.

As said in the video ... I think does more than act as a substitute for a MOLLE ruck ... learning how the weight SHOULD be focused (high and center) is something that you learn through feel, trial and error. Practicing with this will help you learn how it should feel when you pack your ruck.

Wow, I can just load a normal field packing list w/ issued iotv plate to train for selection/ school without spending $289 to carry two plates on my back? Come on, guys?

Great view, can’t wait for all the new guys to make their own 2qrt canteen stories/horrors 😂

2 goats working together

Just watched the video jump school socks. Good info, I had 38 jumps with the 82nd and so. You failed to mention the physical and mental parts of airborne traing. I went thru school wearing my drill Sgt badge causing me more abuse. Wouldn't want to go back but Wouldn't change the experience. ABN ALL THE WAY

Looks great BTW, good review. Keep it up!

It seems helpful for those that want to ruck without the bulk, but I don't see many practical applications for rucking without your gear.

This would be good for us downunder. A long time ago we’d train out on the footpaths or in the bush with our packs filled up with our packing list and a steel pipe to simulate a rifle. Quite a lot of us had the cops called out because the civilians thought we looked sketchy as. The unit wasn’t happy when you took you packed pack out of the cage for training so most of us who were serious would buy a second pack. Unfortunate for one guy ended up getting charged for creating a public disturbance. That ended his chances of attempting selection as he had a criminal charge. I think had a frame like this with a weight plate visible would have mitigated the fallout. Maybe paint the weight plate in a high vis colour that would scream training. The 2qt canteen brings back memories of being in hot places and needing a lot of long sustainment trips. Was a lot of times I’d be carrying 2x 2qts, 2x1 qts and a camelback in the pack and then another 2x 1qts on my belt kit. Yeah that’s a lot of water but a week between re-sup was hectic.

Great video!! It’s out of stock though haha

Curious about the 2 Quart stability ... my colleague (ironically, already an 18) uses the ruck trainer and it seems pretty secure without any additional straps, etc., that I can see ... I'll hit him up.

Have you ever compared Ranger school to the British Parachute Regiment training and P company? If so how do you think they compare? Thanks for the videos they are very entertaining and informative.

Yo gritty! Do you think you could do another video on sapper school prep? The old one you did is great but could use an update.

You can get a whole ruck with frame at a surplus store and just... put weight in it. This is silly.

I have a large dog and have been using 50lbs bag of dog food in my ruck, no need to complicate thing.

I am getting into rucking here in North Florida. What boots are you using/wearing in this video?

Hey just watched your top 10 benefits to rucking video . What do you think of adding a sand bag ? I have 3 brutal force bags a 25-30 pound a 60 -75 pound and a 100-130 pound , the last one of course would be insane and you would not get far . Until I turn green and go HULK . But I have a 65-75 pound fill camelbak. Military issue .

So you would have to add water to the waist strap or on the top on the back I guess

I have wanted to get one of the vests with steel weights for years...and do some long walks carrying 50-100 pounds. I think I would not get far with more than 50 pounds but I still want to see what I can do just for my own curiosity. I do not know if I will do this though; my budget is limited and I might just do a calisthenics program and the product "Rip Stick" looks like a great upper body exercise option. RE this Ruck Trainer? It all looks well made and for people who can tolerate above 80 pounds this is probably a cheaper option than the vests with small weights. That weight is big! I looked up the prices of Tungsten bars; too spendy for me by far. But for a gym owner that doesn't mind spending say $5000 to $10,000 on Tungsten for a Ruck Hiking Club? Do your research but Tungsten is better because you can distribute the weight even better, and so much smaller weights because of the density. Also...LEK Pro Wrist and Ankle weights = again an option to distribute the weight beyond just your back.

What boots are those he's wearing? Genuine question, looking for a good pair

Still out of stock. Any word when there will be more produced? Also, will you ship OCONUS?

At 17:21 that was the durability test. HaHa!!!

can forien join the ranger school??

Awesome video, appreciate your rucking content. I am training for 60 mile ruck at my military branch. We have to carry 10% of our body weight plus water and food. Being a 205 lbs guy, that's a 20lbs + water & food, so ~ 30lbs in total. For this exercise we are allowed to carry either a ruck, or a plate carrier. Would you suggest to go with a ruck or stick with a plate carrier? I am using agilite k19 with integrated backpack, thus spreading 30lbs evenly is not a problem, the only thing I am worried about with plate carrier is I won't have a waist strap and all the weight will be carried on shoulders.

Curious if FNG serious just the weight plate post separately, for those of us who may have an extra molle2 frame or 2 laying around, lol.

Awesome 😎

If someone wanted to Ruck daily with 45 pounds, as their only form of exercise, what’s the max distance you’d recommend?

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What happen haven’t seen any videos

congurlation

Can you mention in your videos the brand of boots that you prefer for rucking and for general army use.

I'm a backpack rock men

What boots are you wearing

Have you gotten your hands on the Molle 4000?

I cannot purchase this thing to save my life. It’s out of stock all the time. I have tried to buy this so many times now and it’s just impossible

Anyone know how much it cost?

It’s sold out 😭😭

Good design need an area for camelback bladder

Out of stock 😢

Every skip forward leads to more whining... Jesus. Hard pass on the channel

It says out of stock, do we need to circle back on the 24th?