Basic Rucker 17L

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

Yes, as weight increases - a purpose built bag will become more desirable (comfort) or even necessary (strength of construction). 5.11 Rush 12 on sale for $77USD right now. About $100+ less than a GoRuck Rucker’s best sale price. But at 25-30 - no reason not to just go with what you got.

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

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

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.

Backpack is better for rucking/distance. Vest is good for calisthenics or people who need to train to move in vests (military, some law enforcement). I have a GoRuck Rucker 4.0 and a cheap Amazon plate carrier with 20 and 40 lb plate pairs. I find the vest really compresses my spine. Backpack helps

Hey, I generally agree with everyone saying to just use whatever and see if you like rucking. It also can be motivating to have some new gear to work with. I have a Goruck Rucker, a Mystery Ranch 2DAP, and some military packs. I use the Goruck almost exclusively if I’m workout out. The 2DAP is great

In most settings, when going out for rucking I choose a dedicated ruck sack to save my backpacking gear. I have an osprey day pack (no belt) and osprey backpack 65 L (with padded hip belt), and a goruck 4.0 with plates. I don’t use the plates in small osprey because I don’t want to tear it an it doe