GORUCK 25L Rucker 4.0 | Best rucksack for rucking? 

Negative, does not come with weights. Plates can vary in price. GORUCK’s are pretty expensive. There’s much cheaper options out there. And no, they don’t hurt the back. Nothing wrong with using what you’ve got… I rucked with a set of brake rotors, books and water bottles for a while before I invested in plates.

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Very cool! Great ruck.

I like the Source 3L WXP storm - sourcetacticalgear.com - can get them on Amazon or GORUCK sells them too: www.goruck.com/products/hydration-bladder

I suppose it depends on season to some extent, but I could get enough clothes in there for at least a weekend I believe. I’ve got a Gonex packing cube I keep a spare change of clothes in and it fits with enough room for a second one. The weight plate pockets in this bag take up quite a bit of interior space.

The Rucker is really a workout bag, specifically built for rucking. For travel, I'd highly recommend the Goruck GR3. It's the largest ruck that will fit as a carry-on for most airlines. I love mine. For everyday carry, I prefer the GR1 - it goes absolutely everywhere with me.

True. I’ve been looking to get a black hip belt for a while.

Very cool! I’d love to see what you make when you get that sewing machine. Thanks for the feedback!

Thanks! Next bag I buy will likely be the 26L Heritage. How do you like the canvas?

@@Pack_roam I love it! When not packed full, it is a little floppy, like 500d, but I like that look. It is soft-ish, but not delicate. I plan on using this a lot. My wife bought one of the last Dark Oaks and that color rocks!

Sounds perfect. I’d order the dark oak or field tan right now if they weren’t out of stock.

@@waltdixon5330 Thanks for watching! Still use my Rucker just about every day. Bag is a tank, will likely outlast me!

Thanks for the feedback! As far as shoes, I started with hiking boots and runners I already had. Over time I picked up 8” MACV-1s, Jedburghs and ballistic trainers from GORUCK. I wear the Jeds most often for rucking, and the MACV-1s for longer rucks. All are great shoes, I really like their footwear. Relatively light, don’t hold water, dry quickly, very durable. Only issue I have with them is not great traction for off-road rucking or snow. They’ve addressed that with the MACV-2s they just released. I’ve got a pair inbound that I’m looking forward to trying out. Also, good socks are key and I think often overlooked. Darn Tough midweight hikers or tacticals with cushion are my favorites. For longer rucks I wear liner socks from Fox River plus the midweights. Hope that helps.

@@Pack_roam Awesome thank you very much…!

@@Pack_roam The ballistic trainers any good for daily work, running, rucking etc? Also may I ask what rucking strobe you like for your night rucks? Thanks again 👍🏻

Not sure I’d wear them running, but they’re great for working out, rucking and daily wear. They’re my daily go-to’s right now. These are the strobes I’ve been using since about January: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019V7KWT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 They’re small and very bright. No issues with them so far.

@@Pack_roam Many thanks…!

@@JohnAgnewAdviser I agree. GORUCK plates are pricey. There’s always the cheap Amazon plates. Fraction of the price and they work just fine.

The GORUCK bags are purpose built for rucking and they’re built like tanks so they’ll hold up to the abuse, but you can definitely use cheaper bags. I rucked for a while using an ALICE pack I got at a surplus store.

I think it would. I’ve seen people using them as travel bags, just recently at Newark Liberty as a matter of fact. I would, however, be very careful about NOT putting it down with the plate on top of the laptop.

Yeah. Not cheap. But very well made.

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🎉🍾 Definitely! You’re on!

@@Pack_roam I’m looking forward to it!

Versus walking or running? How much weight? Anecdotally, I’d say considerably more vs walking. 60lbs and up and I’m feeling it. I haven’t analyzed heart rate data to put a calorie burn number on it though. There’s a hole in the market right now for apps that can accurately track effort based on added weight when rucking/backpacking. My Apple Watch gets confused by my heart rate when I “walk” or “Hike” but I’m actually rucking with heavy weight.

I understand your point. Curious if you do this to lose or maintain weight and if so have you found your weight loss faster or more steady since rucking? I do walk 1-2 miles per day and if this can burn 30-50 extra calories per day a good improvement. I notice after heavy weight training my walks burn 30 extra calories as my heart rate is considerably higher. I've lost 30lbs and my calorie burn went down about 20%.@@Pack_roam

I applaud your very scientific approach to fitness. I started rucking to lose weight/increase endurance. I like to hike and backpack, so it’s also the perfect way to train for me. I found it much more difficult than just walking when I started, but saw “gains” quickly when rucking daily. Significant improvements in resting and walking heart rates.

Ranger green.

Thank you!

If I’m understanding your question correctly, you want to put a standard 20lb plate in the 2nd pocket of the 25L? The front pocket (short pocket) is designed for the standard sized ruck plates, and the back pocket (long pocket) is designed for the long plates. If you bought a 20lb standard plate and put it in the second, long pocket then yes, I believe it would sink to the bottom. You could always stuff something in the bottom of the pocket to keep the weight higher though. For example, I have some non-GORUCK plates that are narrower and I stuff gloves, knit hats, etc along the sides so the weight doesn’t shift side to side when I ruck.

Thanks!

Bummer. Mine did, but if I’m remembering correctly, it was only for the ranger green color which was also on sale. They must have been trying to unload that color.

Ditto here, no belt and only one d-ring at the top inside!