Basic Rucker 17L

GORUCK

Basic Rucker 17L

35 positive 0 neutral 14 negative

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On-demand rucking weights. No shipping. No branding. Just rocks.

Maybe not so smart. The abrasive nature of these pavers / bricks would eventually wear a hole in your Rucker. This is where Goruck originally started. They even had a YouTube video as to how properly tape up a brick to prevent it from damaging the backpack. They quickly realized that doing this and

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Aggravating-Switch99 in r/Goruck

August 30, 2025 11:19 AM

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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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What are people buying now that Herschel shit the bed?

I've been happy with my fjallraven raven. I do like my goruck rucker gen 1, but it's hard to justify the price. If I was looking for something similar I'd look at CTactical. People have compared the goruck and CT bags on Reddit if you're considering.

poorlyxeroxed in r/backpacks

April 2, 2026 11:43 PM

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Looking for Backpack

Goruck basic Rucker on sale right now for $49 though it’s designed for 30# plate. https://www.goruck.com/products/basic-rucker FBMP can have larger Goruck bags at a heavy discount from new and they last forever so no loss in quality from use

Low_Yak_2988 in r/Rucking

April 21, 2026 10:18 AM

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Goruck saved me $500 by not putting on shoulder molle

But hey look at the bright side! Goruck, a company known for durability, uses vx21 instead of vx42 or x50. And charges you up the wazoo for the privilege. Now you have more reasons to save money. Ctactical offers both plus ecopak for under $175 shipped, plus include very good water bottle pockets. H

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fl03xx in r/Goruck

May 23, 2025 2:22 PM

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Just discovered rucking, cheap options to start?

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.

TheDaddyShip in r/Rucking

June 6, 2025 9:07 AM

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GoRuck vs Wild Gym vs Other

Unless you’re planning to throw your bag around on the ground and do CrossFit stuff, the GoRuck bags are completely unnecessary. GoRuck focuses on durability over comfort. I just ruck. I don’t do all that crazy stuff so I prefer comfort. Don’t get me wrong, WildGym bags are beasts too, but they are

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Thors_Hammer22 in r/Rucking

January 2, 2026 1:03 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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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

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thewoodbeyond in r/FitnessOver50

January 15, 2026 2:13 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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