Basic Rucker 17L

GORUCK

Basic Rucker 17L

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Please don't buy the GOruck bags

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

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NoPersonality4178 in r/Rucking

September 29, 2025 4:22 AM

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Why no Wild Gym bag reviews?

I have a Wild Gym Feather Ruck. It’s very comfortable. I sold my Rucker 5.0 within a week of getting it. Goruck products are built like tanks, but I don’t need a tank on my back to take a walk around my neighborhood. Also, the Wild Gym bags have much better padding and comfort features.

Thors_Hammer22 in r/Rucking

September 19, 2025 5:58 PM

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what ruck/weight vest do you use?

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

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kbchucker in r/Rucking

April 5, 2026 9:31 PM

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Found a cheap rucking combo on amazon

I’m impressed that you tracked down a combination that fit, especially for a 30 Lbs plate. I consider the GoRuck Rucker pack to be a good deal even as expensive as it is because of how well it is put together, how well the padding works, how well they hold up to the abuse and their willingness to fi

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storyinpictures in r/Rucking

January 10, 2026 7:52 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

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kbchucker in r/Rucking

April 20, 2026 3:52 PM

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Does the pain of higher weight (60 vs 30 lb plates) reduce over time?

t does. I went from 0 to 60 lbs (45lb plate plus all the stuff for work and other gear I keep in there) with the goruck rucker and I would not reccomend to anyone for exactly the shoulder pain you're talking about. The rucker is more of a let me bring some weights to the park to workout or lighter w

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splendidsavage115 in r/Rucking

April 11, 2026 2:24 AM

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Mystery Ranch 2-Day Assault vs 5.11 Rush 24 for rucking — which would you pick?

Smaller ruck packs work better for me than 30l backpacks. Goruck Rucker is great.

External_Koala971 in r/Rucking

April 18, 2026 11:34 PM

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Basic Goruck pack

I run a 20# Goruck and 10# yesforall in the short pocket of my Rucker 4.0 and they fit well

Terragar in r/Goruck

April 21, 2026 4:45 PM

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What’s the best backpack you can actually rely on long term?

I have quite a few backpacks at this point and my most rugged is my GoRuck Rucker. Not meant to be an EDC but it could be. I've been wearing it almost daily for the last year and a half with a good 20-30 lbs in it. The GR1 or GR2 would be better for your use imo.

thewoodbeyond in r/Rucking

January 10, 2026 4:08 PM

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what ruck/weight vest do you use?

It really depends on what you’re looking for. The spyruck is a great option for women, but the weight is fixed. A great option if all you want to do is add weight to your dog walks. They’re on sale right now, too. The basic rucker + free plate would be the next option, and the choice if you want to

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kbchucker in r/Rucking

April 6, 2026 2:47 PM

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