Ruck reviews from Reddit

"GoRuck bags are bulletproof and have the SCARS lifetime guarantee. I own too many and beat them to death, and they're like "screw you.""

"Bought a 2019 GR1 26L off this subreddit for 250 including shipping; looks practically new, psyched that the lifetime SCARS guarantee is still a thing, it’s a color that isn’t currently available for this bag (coyote brown), and it gives more life to something that’s super well made. It’s my current EDC, absolutely adore it. Highly recommend!"

"If you can swing $211.20 - the Rucker 4.0 and a 10lb weight plate gets you a discount and then you add the code 'pump20goruck' to get $211.20."

"Try the rest,then get the best. Goruck. Just saying, buy once cry once."

"Strongly recommend a Rucker over a Bullet."

"For rucking the Rucker."

"I second the Rucker 4.0. I mostly use mine in a city settings. Rock solid bag. Has room for some other necessities too if need be."

"I use this one 4-5 times a week in my neighborhood https://www.goruck.com/products/rucker"

"Rucker if 100% for fitness."

"I have a Go ruck bag from before there were a bunch of different models, so maybe a GR1? I had a Camelback HAWG before that, and the Go Ruck bag is my favorite."

"Love my mystery ranch bag"

"Get a Mystery Ranch bag. Their weight distribution system is top notch."

"Mystery Ranch Blackjack - the largest one."

"Mystery Ranch has a ton of options"

"Big fan of mystery ranch and eberlestock myself. Never regretted a purchase from either of those brands"

"Mystery ranch."

"I bought a used mystery ranch overload a while back for 300$ and it’s the most amazing bag I’ve had the pleasure to use."

"Check out OpticsPlanet.com you usually can get one for 10-20% off."

"Definitely worth it."

"My favorite large ruck is the mystery ranch mountain ruck."

"I'll stick with Eberlestock"

"Eberlestock has by far been the best performing pack money can buy."

"I love my Eberlestock. Definitely one of the most comfortable objects I've ever worn."

"Eberlestock or Mystery Ranch."

"Get you a meat hauler (like an Eberlestock warhammer, but MR makes some too)."

"Eberlestock.com is a good website, mine is from there and it's way more comfortable than anything standard issue."

"Mystery Ranch and Kifaru are also good to go."

"Any of the eberlestock rucks work great for all size people."

"I use eberlestock gear. I have a smaller pack that I loaded to ~30lbs and a larger frame pack."

"Eberlestock, Mystery Ranch or Kifaru make great packs."

"Stick to the ALICE. Not only is it issued gear but IMO it’s the best damn ruck ever made."

"ALICE is a tried and true option"

"Upgraded ALICE frame with a surplus FILBE bag is a solid option."

"A more budget option might be an Alice pack."

"Alice fucks, Gregory too just use a military ruck cover."

"Alice rucks are better than MOLLE- I bought an Alice so I don’t have to use a MOLLE."

"Alice is a great ruck, albeit modified, I have exclusively used the alice for 15 years."

"Large ALICE pack with a metal frame."

"Alice pack all day"

"This is an ALICE ruck, which is the Gold Standard."

"I bought a tactical tailor in 2009 for my AFG deployment and loved it. Still use it for more rugged travel."

"Stuff I've used and loved has been tac tailor, kifaru and most recently I've been using a crossfire pack."

"Tactical tailor or Alice packs"

"Tactical tailor super frame and straps and then just get a regular Alice pack."

"Tactical tailor has some solid options for packs."

"Pipeline standard is Tactical Tailor for all Spec War trainees."

"Pipeline standard is Tactical Tailor for all Spec War trainees."

"A few different tactical tailor rucks(my favorite being the nisqually)."

"Favorites were the Tactical Tailor MALICE."

"I currently have a go ruck Rucker long range, and love it."

"Check out carryology classified on FB. Can come up on new or like new for a good price. I got my gr1 for like $75."

"For everything else, the GR1."

"I've had the GR1 for years now. No doubt built for carrying weight."

"For many years I did GR1 for rucking and EDC and it was fine"

"I’d reckin the GR1 26L would suit your needs"

"I use goruck a lot but there hip belts are not as good as some traditional backpacking setups"

"Imho the worst part about their hip belt is that the webbing is sliding so it slowly opens up. Drives me crazy!"

"An Alice pack will definitely not let you down."

"ALICE pack with the old school metal frame bro. You can probably find one in the surplus shops"

"Alice pack. There's a radio pouch inside and straps to hold it down."

"I'd get one of those if you want to train as close to realistic as possible."

"Honestly if you want to make sure your ready, you could just go with Alice."

"Get a Alice pack old Vietnam era that has a metal frame."

"A few modernized medium alice packs(all on a malice frame with enhanced straps)."

"Love my AER daypack have used for office and travel for carry on"

"The go pack has three pockets inside the main compartment... perfect for everything from two-way radios to my mouse to my small toiletries pouch"

"I love my AER travel pack."

"Aer day pack I love mine"

"Aer X-Pac Day Pack 2. $120 OBO"

"I’m selling one of these btw. Brand new, below retail if interested"

"Any of the 'Rucker' bags including the 33l and 39l are specifically designed for rucking."

"It’s my favorite ruck for Star Courses."

"My son uses a regular GR1 in high school. Daughter a 21L Rucker in 5th grade."

"I’d look for a used echo on eBay. If not the 20L Rucker."

"The Rucker has a built in frame sheet. I would prefer that to a frameless bullet."

"Alice all the way."

"ALICE. all day."

"I used a medium Alice up Balkar. Worked perfect and it’s cheap."

"Alice Pack is what I usually use."

"I’d avoid goruck."

"I find the 5.11 tactical bags really comfortable with any amount of weight. Can def get one of theirs for under 100."

"I use a 511 rush 12 to ruck, lol. I only use my GoRucks to edc."

"I recommend 5.11 tactical bags. Super comfortable and durable."

"I use the 5.11 rush 12 24l and it works great."

"5.11 Rush 12 has been solid for me. I use it with 35#-45# plates."

"If cost is no object I would go for something with a high quality external or internal frame and a padded hip belt like the Crossfire DG, Mystery Ranch, Eberlestock, or maybe Tasmanian Tiger."

"If money was no object, I'd use a DG Mule on a DG3 frameset. External frame. Proper load carriage equipment."

"If you're doing serious weight, Crossfire DG3 or DG16"

"Crossfire DG3."

"Kifaru my friend. The absolute best load hauling gear on the market."

"I'll vouch for Kifaru, more of a western hunting/hiking pack."

"Kifaru."

"So the GORUCK stuff is really that good?"

"Get the smallest ruck allowed ( one size does NOT fit all)... you will kill your back and hips if you have a bad sized ( too big ) ruck!"

"I'd echo the Goruck Bullet as well."

"Definitely, if you can get it for a good price. This is basically the same exact one I used in basic training."

"If you are training for Selection, either run the 5k or 4k Molle Rucks, which they are using now."

"Large Molle, all round good and decent."

"If you’re talking about SFAS and SFAS prep then you want a MOLLE 2 or a MOLLE 4K."

"Used MOLLE rucks in the old UCP camo are like $80 on ebay"

"Another vote for the 25L rucker."

"Get a Rucker 25L if you are going mostly for rucking workouts."

"I use a 25l Rucker 3.0 and I won't need a new one for prolly ten years."

"With eagle creek packing cubes, I was able to fit 8 full days worth of clothes in my GR2 34L."

"Here's how I packed out my GR2 for my first long trip with it."

"When fully packed in transit, it's fantastic to carry."

"RuckWell is the best app for rucking."

"I swear by RuckWell."

"I’ve been trying Ruckwell. I like that it’s simple to track walks/hikes/rucks."

"Hill People Gear packs have the best shoulder harness"

"I love Hill People Gear and Savotta. Pricey, but built like tanks."

"Are all good."

"Go ruck.com"

"Go ruck brand"

"Go rucks are over built to be small backpacks that can comfortably carry 35 lbs."

"It's a great size for books and everything plus the laptop slot is perfect."

"My son uses a regular GR1 in high school."

"I recently traveled to Turkey for 22 days with my GR1 (26L)."

"If money is no object, the brand Kelty is superior and superb."

"Sounds like just what I’m looking for, appreciate it!"

"Kelty Redwing 32."

"For the most comfortable fit and ruck, go with the wild gym ruck. The double chest straps, extra padding and internal frame make all the difference."

"I ended up getting the the wild gym ruck in gray. It’s a good option if you’re not into goruck’s aesthetic."

"The wild gym bag might be worth looking into as well."

"GR1 has a ruck pocket for long plates in the main compartment."

"Out of the three I actually feel the 26L GR1 is the most comfortable for rucking."

"GORUCK sells a padded hip belt separately that attaches to the MOLLE on their most popular rucks."

"Second for the malice pack"

"MALICE, it's saving my spine over that terrible molle issue ruck."

"Malice frame on a compatible ruck."

"Rocks!"

"If you just want a super pack and don’t care that it isn’t multicam, Osprey does incredible work"

"Socom athlete sells a molle 2 for $120 shipped"

"This is the cheapest I've found https://www.socomathlete.com/product-page/rucksack"

"Legion is absolutely peak dude. I've been using mine for 3 or 4 years now I wish I bought a second one."

"I use the Legion bag from Cannae. It’s sturdy and holds hydration and the plate and whatever else."

"Feed zone portables. Using them for a marathon this weekend."

"Really appreciate the savoury options in their rice cakes."

"My experience was with Clif Blox and GU. Can’t go wrong with either."

"For the past two Norwegian Rucks and Marathon Ruck I did, I only used GU. ... they definitely do the job when you’re out there."

"Love the 15 for general use rucking."

"I just my gen 10l bullet for almost all rucking and haven’t had major issues."

"Ctactical for sure. Or get used. Used gr1s and ruckers pop up all the time for around $150."

"Ct tactical, no regrets."

"Way lighter than the others and has a nicer frame."

"Stone glaicer, kifaru, exo mountain gear."

"They also have a modernized version called the Centurio but it's 1.35kg~3lbs."

"Berghaus makes some good Packs, I've been quiet happy with their Verden series. Their Munro is 30L and it's 1kg~2.2lbs."

"Favorites were the MR SATL."

"SRT for the training. It really is a game changer."

"Blackjack 100 is 10/10. I love it."

"My experience was with Clif Blox and GU. Can’t go wrong with either."

"Another sleeper one is ... Hoist. Can’t go wrong with either one."

"Another sleeper one is Drip Drop"

"Clif is definitely another good one"

"My wife has a Thule bag that we like a lot that sounds like it would probably fit the bill"

"Tail wind endurance mix"

"Just make sure you're getting a genuine GI ALICE frame."

"Hammer Nutrition Gels"

"Im a big fan of sis gels. They're a bit big so packing alot of them is tough but they go down so smoooooth."

"Gregory Targhee currently on sale 50% to make room for the incoming model. (Ive snagged a few great packs this way.) 45L of space. Max carry capacity is 45lbs. $110, free shipping and handling."

"I have a BLACKHAWK! SOF ALICE ruck and I love it."

"I went to a surplus store and got the marine gen1 ruck. Tall, adjustable, lots of bells and whistles, and the best removable waist belt I've yet to see."

"I would highly recommend you check out the bags from Varusteleka. These are what I use for all my Bug Out Bags and they are tough as Hell."

"Akmax.cn Military Backpack Army Rucksack for men, MOLLE 2 Medium Assault Pack with Internal Frame"

"I've got the TT Regiment ruck. Its expensive, but comfortably carries the kitchen sink."

"Most sapi plates have this shape."

"Salomon Quest"

"Karrimor SF PLCE Predator 80L-130L"

"MR Carryology Spartan but they were a limited collab"

"Bellroy Melbourne"

"Uncharted Supply makes some nice kits if youre not into building your own."

"Hidden woodsmen website has some great rucks in various sizes https://thehiddenwoodsmen.com/product/haversack-pack/"

"Did you see the deep woods ruck? 60L and it's under 100.00."

"Ll bean continental ruck"

"Sour Gummie worms"

"I used a USMC three day assault pack to start. Worked fine and was an inexpensive starter pack."

"I can highly recommend the hunting rucksacks from Decathlon. The Decathlon hunting brand is called 'Solognac.' I use the "SOLOGNAC - TREEMETIC X-Access 45 L" and load it with 10-20 kg."

"I use a maxpedition falcon 3. I am not sure of the dimensions of a rucking purpose plate."

"Nike, garmont, rocky, ect."