GORUCK Training Weight Vest Review: Is It Really the Best for Weighted Fitness?
I know some ruckers might not agree, but I’m a big fan of weight vests. I’ve tried cheap ones, tactical ones, adjustable ones, and some I wish I’d never wasted money on. So, it probably won’t surprise — I was very excited to try the GORUCK Training Weight Vest 2.0. As you likely know, the […]
The Only Duffel Bag You’ll Ever Need? GORUCK Kit Bag 2.0 Reviewed
If you train hard, travel often, or ruck regularly, you know the pain of a bad duffel bag. Cheap zippers, sagging sides, shoulder straps that dig in after and interiors that turn into black holes for gear, sound familiar? Whether it’s dragging one through airports, bringing wet gear home from a GORUCK Challenge, or stuffing […]
Hands-On GORUCK Jerry Can Review: Rucker’s Perspective
Let’s be honest, when GORUCK dropped their sand Jerry Can on the market, I wasn’t immediately sold. It looked cool, no doubt. But as someone who trains regularly with rucks, sandbags, and various other types of loads, I’ve seen plenty of gear that promises “functional fitness” and ends up not being that good, to say […]
GORUCK GR0 Review: Same GORUCK Feel, Upgraded X-PAC Materials
If you are an experienced rucker, over time, you start to develop preferences. You start to notice not just how a ruck fits or carries weight, but how it performs under pressure, through rain, sweat, mud, and miles. If you are a beginner, you will also quickly start to see all those features that you […]
Dynamic Rucking, Real Load: A GORUCK Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 Review
Rucking has been part of my training life for years. It’s taken me from quiet sunrise hikes with 30 pounds on my back to brutal GORUCK Challenges that lasted well into the night, soaked in sweat, mud, and adrenaline. When I first heard about the GORUCK Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0 (RPC 3.0), I was skeptical. […]
New GORUCK M24 Review: First Look at the Newest Rucking Pack
Over the years, we’ve tested just about every GORUCK model (and other brands, of course) worth mentioning: the GR1, the Bullet, the Rucker 4.0, and the M23 are just some of them. M23 became a personal favorite for its balance of utility and comfort. So, when GORUCK quietly dropped the M24, I took notice. It […]
GORUCK XPAC Review: Waterproof Gear Test for Wet-Weather Ruckers
Now, let me say this upfront: I don’t believe every piece of rucking gear needs to be waterproof. Most of the time, water-resistant is enough, especially if you use dry bags for key items. But when you’re rucking miles in pouring rain or rucking through soaked terrain where dry cover isn’t an option, having a […]
GORUCK GR3 Review After 6 Months: Rucksack Built for Everything
If you ruck often or travel constantly, then you know how fast most backpacks fall apart. Straps fray. Zippers give out. Stitching unravels. And so on…when your load regularly includes 40+ lbs of weight, durability becomes a luxury. The GORUCK GR3 caught our attention a long time ago both because of its own reputation and […]
GORUCK GR2 Review: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
If you’ve been deep in the rucking world for a while or even just getting your boots dirty, you’ve likely heard about the GORUCK GR2. It’s that kind of rucksack. You hear about it in rucking Facebook groups, see it on the backs of serious GORUCK Challenge veterans, and spot it at airports strapped to […]
GORUCK GR1 Review 2025: Still Worth the Hype After All These Years?
When you’ve spent enough time under a loaded rucksack, you start to appreciate the little things that separate a decent backpack from one you actually want to use again. The GORUCK GR1 The Original Ruck has been that bag for me. But here we are in 2025, and the world of rucking gear has changed […]