GORUCK
Basic Rucker 17L
Based on 65 Reddit mentions
$120.00
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Best rucking backpack?
The standard answer is a GORUCK Rucker with plates. Given that in 60 days you will be training with what they give you, I am not sure that it matters what you use right now. Not knowing your current fitness level, I am thinking the one thing you will gain in that time is strengthening your traps. If
...TwoAlphaZeroMike in r/Rucking
March 29, 2026 4:53 PM
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Weighted walks
I use a proper rucking pack. Weighted vests are generally not for breasted people especially if they have more although GoRuck has some that look decent. I bought a GoRuck Rucker 4.0 20L and am up to 30lbs in that. I also purchased an Evergoods Mountain Loader 22L that I carry a 20lb plate in. I'm p
...thewoodbeyond in r/FitnessOver50
January 15, 2026 2:13 PM
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Beginner Product Advice
Can’t go wrong with a GoRuck 20L Rucker. More versatile than a plate carrier for sure. Overbuilt but you’ll never need to replace it.
SgtRevDrEsq in r/Rucking
May 23, 2026 11:07 AM
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Rucker 5.0 / Basic Rucker
I like the strips. Fairly subdued in the daylight and light up pretty good at night. I'll take a photo with a flashlight on them. The nicer Goruck ones are 3 fold. Not sure if this matters or not, but I have seen a photo of someone securing their waistbelt out of the way with these. You could not do
...dekartsusmc in r/Rucking
May 18, 2026 7:18 PM
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Picking a pack: weight on hips or between shoulder blades? Fit for long torso?
I disagree that rucks like Goruck are just a marketing gimmick. It really depends on what you intend to do rucking. If you plan to follow the fitness rucking guidelines of 30% bodyweight or less in the pack, they will work great, with or without a hip belt. The plates ride high between the shoulders
...kbchucker in r/Rucking
April 20, 2026 3:52 PM
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Long Distance Ruck Options
Make no mistake, I love my Rucker, it’s a pretty incredible fitness implement and I use it a ton. When it comes to long distance (let’s say 12+ miles), relatively heavy rucks (35#+), (1) the lack of a functional hip belt that effectively transfers load to the hips is my biggest issue, and for me, ar
...Existing-Analysis418 in r/Rucking
May 15, 2026 5:00 PM
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Beginner Product Advice
I’d start with something accessible and build up based on your experience. The advantage of a Rucker or other Goruck backpack is they’re still backpacks you can use for other stuff. A vest or plate carrier is just for working out
Low_Yak_2988 in r/Rucking
May 23, 2026 6:27 PM
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Beginner Product Advice
Started rucking 7 weeks ago. Got a GoRuck Basic Rucker. They had a deal for a Basic and a 20 lb plate. Start there, use it for your neighborhood walks. Can hold your water, a jacket, and anything else you might want to carry.
Murky_Resolution6997 in r/Rucking
May 24, 2026 2:50 AM
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Rucking vest
Packs are generally recommended over vests. Goruck has a basic rucker and a plate carrier (bare bones plate only setup) on sale pretty cheap. Amazon weight plates (Yes4All) will work in both. If you’re female, the spy ruck is a hybrid vest/pack designed by/for women ruckers. The biggest disadvantage
...kbchucker in r/Rucking
May 16, 2026 11:38 PM
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Rucker 5.0 / Basic Rucker
On paper the 5.0 is only 3 liters bigger and Goruck lists the Basic as deeper. Ill need to take some dims as I can tell you the 5.0 feels much bigger. I plan to use mine for a limited carry bag when I travel - so I can actually Ruck with it when remote. My laptop fits perfectly.... I am not going to
...dekartsusmc in r/Rucking
May 19, 2026 5:53 AM
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