Briggs & Riley
Medium Widemouth Backpack
$399.00
GORUCK
Based on 49 Reddit mentions
$49.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
I've been using goruck for months now. Usually I do 30 pounds but have gone up to 45 here and there. I started with a cheap frame ruck. It was alright. I know how to adjust weight in bags to make them comfortable. My father was army for 22 years and taught me how to. But the rucker 4.0 is virtually
...NoPersonality4178 in r/Rucking
September 29, 2025 4:22 AM
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If you don’t plan to ever do anything other than the weighted carry for your dog walks, check out the Goruck Ruck Plate carrier. It can carry one short plate, so 20 or 30 lbs. Simple and minimalist. Get the yes4all ruck plate, should be half the cost of the goruck plates. The Rucker 4.0 is worth the
...kbchucker in r/Rucking
April 5, 2026 9:31 PM
4
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
3
I also took advantage of that sale. My pack is armor gray. I wanted it to be less tacticool looking but still distinctive. Regarding the actual question, yes I feel the basic Rucker was an upgrade from my DIY solution. The same weight feels more secure and comfortable in the Goruck vs DIY.
Deathwalker47 in r/Rucking
April 23, 2026 10:31 PM
2
check out this GR2 video. additionally, you can pair a GR2 with a set of compression straps and could be had for less than $10. they hook from the side MOLLE to the front webbing via G-hooks and cinch the bag down to keep a smaller profile; cheaper alternative to SCARS modding, and they’re currently
...trstn_thndrs2 in r/Goruck
April 14, 2026 6:17 PM
1
I would study the suspension designs of the following backpacks for the shoulder strap, frame sheet part: Hill People Gear Umlindi, GoRuck GR1, GR2 or Rucker 4.0, Kifaru Checkpoint. Then I would look at the belt suspension systems of Kifaru larger packs, ULA Equipment and the belt Option for GoRuck.
...1holegrouper in r/backpacks
January 7, 2026 8:00 PM
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