Basic Rucker 17L

GORUCK

Basic Rucker 17L

35 positive 0 neutral 14 negative

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The New Basic Rucker just announced into my Inbox...

If you're already a GoRuck fan this probably isn't for you. It looks aimed at people who want to get into rucking cheaply

just_your_half in r/Goruck

September 24, 2025 9:21 PM

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Wait hold on! Why is the Osprey Farpoint 40 making me dislike my Rucker 4.0???

It's almost like Goruck is a gimmick for tactitools

Turbodong in r/Rucking

September 4, 2025 6:23 PM

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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

24

Rucking 101 - Gear

I haven’t found a reason TO buy the Rucker or plates, for that matter. $12 close out pack and (2) $1.88 1x8x16 concrete blocks got me 32lbs. I’ll tune in the final weight with a hammer. The thing to keep in mind is Rucking as an A.R.T. Active Resistance Training. Unless you’re showing up for a GoRuc

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Slartibartfast1214 in r/Rucking

November 22, 2025 10:13 PM

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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

13

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

6

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

10

I’d really like to try rucking. I’d like to know what’s a good starting point.

Pass on it. While it will work well for seasoned ruckers, it won't for rookies. The GORUCK pack for $49 on Amazon is your best bet with a 10-20lb plate to start with. Also just buying a pack doesn't make it easy. Your shoes are a big part of your experience. Put your money into a quality set of shoe

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Sideeyebro619 in r/Rucking

April 22, 2026 7:10 PM

4

Rucking in the rain

I’ve got a Goruck Rucker 4.0, bougie I know, but I wanted to invest in the hobby. It’s supposedly “rainproof”

Choice-Curve3340 in r/Rucking

April 27, 2026 5:43 PM

3

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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