Rucker 4.0

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

Don’t buy GoRuck plates and particularly do not pay for transatlantic shipping. Yes4All plates are cheap on Amazon Germany and if your cart is over 100€, you get free shipping. Just have to be careful with dimensions. The following assumes Rucker 4.0 with Yes4All plates: A 20lb plate will fit in the

I’m your exact age. A couple inches shorter. A year ago I was tipping the scales as high as 248. Tried to run. Too big, too old, too slow. Started rucking around the first of July. GoRuck 4.0 with the Yes4All plates mentioned above - 35, 10 and 5 so I could mix and match depending on what I was doin

I have a 25 liter GoRuck Rucker 4.0 and it is perfect for me. I’m not a GoRuck diehard or fanatic by any means. No hate or shame on any bag but here is why I like my bag. -I only use it for rucking and exercise. It has room for other things too which I use for a jump rope, a tension band specificall

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

My 2 cents. Newish to formal rucking (about 8 months) but a 20 year longtime backpacker who owns several packs and has trained for my trips with my 65 liter pack and throwing in barbells and towels There is nothing wrong about adding various weights and stuffing to any pack and hitting the road. I a

I liked the Wild Gym better, but honestly I went back to my Lundhags Dovre 30 with plates or bricks for my daily rucks.I made a post about my thoughts and confusion on GORUCK some time ago. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to actually try the Rucker 4.0. It’s not as bad as I thought, but it’s bas

Not a doctor but a stress fracture and osteopenia do raise concerns. I hope you are in good communication with your doctor or physical therapist about exercise parameters. Strength training to support rucking is a good way to reduce injury risk if your medical team approves. My suggestion is start w

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

Shorter duration, incline if your trails allow it. Ankle weights for extra training for stability, lower core and abs. The shoulders will adjust. I use GoRuck 4.0. I've noticed significantly less back pain with it. But yes, even in 40° I break a sweat after about a mile.