Rucksack reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 168 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Rucksack brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/QualityTacticalGear, r/Rucking, r/tacticalgear, r/wildcampingintheuk, r/backpacks. Top-rated brands include Osprey (4.7/5), Mystery Ranch (4.5/5), Alice Pack (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews168
Subreddits33
Posts60
Brands72
Products64
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#1
Osprey
4.7
(29)
"Check out the Osprey Farpoint 40 or the Gregory Baltoro series—both offer excellent weight distribution and comfort."
"They've always stood by their warranty for me."
"But if u want smthg more premium get one of the rucksacks from osprey."
"I recommend 65 L Rook from osprey"
"Osprey is the way to go if really need over 100 litres and don’t want a broken back."
"Osprey do good gear."
"Osprey have loads of options. Good quality too."
"Another vote for Osprey here."
"Tried my brothers Osprey on a wild camp and ended up purchasing one for my self."
"I can say without question that Osprey are the best."
#2
Mystery Ranch
4.5
(11)
"Get a Mystery Ranch bag. Their weight distribution system is top notch"
"Anything mystery ranch is the best imo"
"Mystery Ranch SATL is goated. Incredibly comfortable to ruck in for hours at a time and it doesn't hurt my bone snake."
"I use the Mystery Ranch SATL."
"Backpacking pack is your best bet. Mystery Ranch, Osprey, Arc'teryx, etc."
"Backpacking pack is your best bet. Mystery Ranch, Osprey, Arc'teryx, etc."
"My go to recommendation for bags is mystery ranch."
"Go check out mystery ranch or kifaru if it's not just a gym bag."
"Mystery Ranch, Crossfire, Eberlestock, Hill People Gear, Tactical Tailor, to name a few."
"Mystery Ranch. Expensive as fuck though."
#3
Alice Pack
4.4
(8)
"After that I’d just grab an old ALICE pack with frame."
"Large Alice pack."
"Alice pack all day."
"Alice pack"
"You camping out, carrying a sleeping bag and tent?"
"Go to a surplus store. Spend $20 on an alice pack and frame."
"A surplus Alice pack."
"Alice pack - ugly, old, but will last until your kids become generals."
#4
GORUCK
4.4
(7)
"GORUCK GR-1. Best all around ruck, day pack, or bag for overnight trip."
"I've found that this one works best for both training and GORUCK events."
"Loving the Rucker from Goruck."
"I think goruck a recommendation for your height is the 25L?"
"I'd recommend perhaps going with a 20 liter Rucker in my opinion, just so you have a bit more room."
"The Bullet is probably a decent choice."
"I’d get a Rucker 25L at the bare minimum."
#5
Hill People Gear
4.3
(6)
"Stick a hill people gear harness on a savotta medium. Become the king of ergonomics."
"Hill people gear makes goods stuff"
"Both from Hill people gear, first is set to go with a prairie belt."
"Hill people gear does a good job."
"Hill people gear might be worth looking into."
"Hill people gear makes goods stuff."
#6
5.11
4.4
(5)
"I’ve had a 5.11 Rush 12 (first gen) for 14 years as a literal EDC. I’ve put that thing through hell and it is holding up like day one."
"5.11 rush 72. Its the one i have. No regerts."
"I have a Rush 24 I've run for about 8 years. Worst thing about the Rush 24 and 72 is that they don't have load-lifters. Otherwise, I've found both of them to be super resilient."
"Half my battalion used 5.11 Rush 24s or 72s, I've never seen one fail in the role of daybag or patrol pack."
"I have a larger 5.11 Rush 72 and use a sleeping bag as a filler."
#7
Kifaru
4.2
(5)
"Kifaru, Eberlestock, and Mystery Ranch have never failed me."
"But if you’re looking for the support of a “ruck” go with Kifaru."
"Go check out mystery ranch or kifaru if it's not just a gym bag."
"Kifaru is quickly becoming a lifestyle brand."
"Check out Stone Glacier, Exo, Kifaru instead."
#8
Goruck
3.8
(5)
"GoRuck"
"Any decent pack with padded shoulder straps and padded hip belt will work fine."
"Hey, have you checked out GoRuck or Nutsack?"
"A 39L LRR is, I would say, (a) way overkill, and (b) way cumbersome for rucking."
"If you want to wealth signal to others that you have $400 to spend on a backpack then yeah get a GoRuck."
#9
Eberlestock
4.3
(4)
"Second the eberlestock pack. Love mine."
"Eberlestock, mystery ranch and kifaru."
"Some of the main go-to's I know over the years: https://eberlestock.com/collections/military/ https://www.mysteryranch.com/6500-pack?quantity=1&color=Multicam https://tacticaltailor.com/products/bags-packs-rucks/malice-packs/"
"Eberlestock, mystery ranch or kifaru"
#10
Gregory
4.3
(4)
"Check out the Osprey Farpoint 40 or the Gregory Baltoro series—both offer excellent weight distribution and comfort."
"Kelty and Gregory are both known for their ability to carry large loads reasonably comfortably."
"My Gregory backpack is great."
"Check out Gregory they make plus size packs that may work but won't be ideal for rucking."
#11
Crossfire
5.0
(3)
"I just picked up a CF2 (their newer line), and I cant say enough about the thought they put into the design and the quality of the product."
"Crossfire pretty much trumps everyone imo. Ergonomics, functionality, build quality, and customer service."
"Crossfire, Mystery Ranch, Eberlestock, 5.11 Rush series for backpacks, Savotta, Tactical Talior."
#12
Granite Gear
5.0
(3)
"The Granite Gear Crown (for sub 12kg total load) or Blaze if it’s heavier."
"I like the Granite Gear Blaze 60 or the Crown 2."
"Granite Gear Blaze 60 is the best all rounder i.m.o, it’s very."
#13
GoRuck
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been using a short frame Rucker 2.0 for several years now."
"Go Ruck Heritage"
"GoRuck - M-22."
#14
Arc'teryx
4.3
(3)
"Arc’teryx is pricey but makes the best day hiking and camping bags."
"My Arcteryx pack is also comfortable."
"I use older generation of this one."
#15
MOLLE 2
4.0
(3)
"Get a nice ruck sack. There are no restrictions on color or camo they just ask that you don’t bring a bright ass orange bag etc. I use a molle2 which is a nato bag but I play rusfor"
"Molle 2 and a can of krylon, or an ilbe."
"If you’re trying to go SFAS, wear the boots you’ll wear for selection, and use the rucksack you’ll be issued(I believe it’s the MOLLE ll)."
#16
ALICE
4.0
(3)
"Old surplus ALICE packs are good for militia imo."
"Please don’t go buy a Gucci ruck. Alice or Molle will do just fine."
"Molle is what you’ll be using but the Alice is better"
#17
Arbor Arms
5.0
(2)
"Arbor arms tradesman. You can take off shoulder straps, and clip it into plate carrier."
"Assault pack: Arbor Arms tradesman."
#18
Cotopaxi
5.0
(2)
"There is no noticeable wear and tear."
"Mine has been really abused and has had no issues."
#19
Rains
5.0
(2)
"I found these:
[https://www.rains.com/collections/backpacks/products/trail-msn-bag?variant=46837598912859]"
"I'm looking for the same thing and found these:
[https://www.rains.com/collections/backpacks/products/rolltop-rucksack-large?variant=47242155360603]"
#20
Exo
4.5
(2)
"Did mammoth with mine, loved it."
"Check out Stone Glacier, Exo, Kifaru instead."
#21
CTactical
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been using [this](https://ctactical.vn/products/ct21-v3-0-backpack-nylon-420d-ripstop) as a work/ruck backpack."
"I use the CT15 from CTacical. it’s similar the GR 16 bullet."
#22
REI
4.0
(2)
"Go to REI and get a correctly fitted hiking backpack."
"If you want a good and comfy “hiking” pack, there’s an REI in Marina that carries all the big name brand."
#23
Kelty
4.0
(2)
"Kelty and Gregory are both known for their ability to carry large loads reasonably comfortably."
"Kelty Tioga."
#24
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Decathlon has a good 70L+10L rucksack. But if u want smthg more premium get one of the rucksacks from osprey."
"That’s probably one of the best budget options for the price."
#25
Tactical Tailor
4.0
(2)
"When I was at SWCC I believe the rucks were tactical tailor."
"For a more traditional ruck, the Tactical Tailor MALICE pack is awesome."
#26
Timbuk2
5.0
(1)
"Have you ever seen the Timbuk2 Impulse? It opens from the front and has straps."
#27
Lifeventure
5.0
(1)
"It's still going strong."
#28
Tortuga
5.0
(1)
"The Arc'teryx Bora AR and the Tortuga Outbreaker also provide fantastic support for heavy loads."
#29
GR
5.0
(1)
"The GR platform sounds like it would last the longest."
#30
Army
5.0
(1)
"It's huge and works great for me."
#31
MOLLE 4000
5.0
(1)
"I was just issued a MOLLE 4000 which is meant to replace the standard issue large rucksack and its the best ruck I’ve ever used."
#32
Rush
5.0
(1)
"I use a rush 72"
#33
Keb
5.0
(1)
"Only rucksack to date my shoulders have never ached with."
#34
Nova
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the Nova rucksack that came with the wing. It’s been excellent, and seems to check all of your boxes."
#35
British Military
5.0
(1)
"Get an ex British military Bergen or patrol sack."
#36
Mardingtop
5.0
(1)
"I purchased a Mardingtop 75L off amazon for $90~, loaded it up with my survival stuff and worked my way up to a 15lb sandbag in the top of it."
#37
Frost River
5.0
(1)
"Frost River might be up your alley."
#38
Adirondack Packs
5.0
(1)
"I can basically make you anything you want."
#39
Helikon Tex
4.0
(1)
"Helikon Tex makes pretty good stuff."
#40
Peak Design
4.0
(1)
"Peak Design has totes in a bone color that is quite nice! Long straps can be held in hand or on the shoulder."
#41
Stone Glacier
4.0
(1)
"Check out Stone Glacier, Exo, Kifaru instead."
#42
LBT
4.0
(1)
"LBTs 1749 ten pocket ruck is a modified ALICE and can be found in woodland."
#43
Reputable Brand
4.0
(1)
"I think a 10 year old lightly used internal and external pack from a reputable brand would be much better quality than Amazon."
#44
Caraa
4.0
(1)
"Caraa's Baby Bag comes in a lightweight, but comfortable material in multiple colors and sizes."
#45
US Army
4.0
(1)
"Surplus US army medium rucksack."
#46
Molle
4.0
(1)
"I found a molle rucksack on offer up for 50$."
#47
Asicklitt
4.0
(1)
"I've had this backpack since 2017 and it's still going strong."
#48
Go Outdoors
4.0
(1)
"Go outdoors have a good selection- you could always try a few then look for a second hand one."
#49
Rucker
4.0
(1)
"I bought a long range Rucker and it got pretty well even the sternum strap worked."
#50
Able Carry
4.0
(1)
"Able Carry Daily pack."
#51
Thule
4.0
(1)
"Thule chasm 70l might work for you."
#52
Bellroy
4.0
(1)
"Try something from Bellroy. Design-wise, their bags are more tasteful in my opinion."
#53
Maxpedition Falcon 2
4.0
(1)
"I usually use a Maxpedition Falcon 2."
#54
JayJay
4.0
(1)
"Probably a bit expensive for you."
#55
Chrome
4.0
(1)
"I ended up going with the Chrome Kadet as my diaper bag/ carry the family stuff."
#56
Bergan
4.0
(1)
"Army Surplus Bergan with side pouches will be best bang for buck!"
#57
Maxpedition
4.0
(1)
"I use a Maxpedition falcon 2. I have rucked with 60lbs in it before."
#58
Alice
4.0
(1)
"Recommend paying the extra cash for a set of tactical tailor shoulder straps."
#59
Osprey Daylite
4.0
(1)
"I have an Osprey 35L Daylite! It’s pretty decent and inexpensive."
#60
Tom Bihn
4.0
(1)
"The Tom Bihn Parental Unit is a bag that can be used as both a diaper bag and later as a regular bag."
#61
LA Police Gear
4.0
(1)
"This is a good choice"
#62
Condor
4.0
(1)
"I use a Condor Venture pack."
#63
Yomp
4.0
(1)
"Just got one of these last month sticks to your back like glue."
#64
Army Surplus
4.0
(1)
"The army surplus ruck or marine one."
#65
Salomon
4.0
(1)
"I would look at running vests and fast packs. Salomon and ultimate direction make nice ones."
#66
Berghaus
4.0
(1)
"However, during winter I'll sometimes use my 65 litre (Berghaus Trailhead), depending on the amount of kit which I intend to haul."
#67
Montbell
4.0
(1)
#68
Molle II
1.5
(2)
"I prefer the molle II. Tried the Alice on recommendation after using it for a good bit."
"Whatever you do, don't get the MOLLE II ruck."
#69
Filson
3.0
(1)
"My Filson is not super comfortable but looks great."
#70
CamelBak
3.0
(1)
"A friend of mine uses a camelbak (~2.5 liters)."
#71
Topo Designs
3.0
(1)
"Don't know about the quality though."
#72
MOLLE
3.0
(1)
"Surplus MOLLE or Alice."
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