Best Women’s Rucking Backpack For 2024

Best Women’s Rucking Backpack For 2024

Welcome, ladies. For decades, the outdoor equipment industry has often overlooked the unique anatomical needs of women, including narrower shoulders, shorter torsos, and different weight distribution. We understand these needs and are here to address them. A specialized women’s rucking backpack and training weight vest address these differences, which are of the utmost importance for […]

The Best Rucking Boots For Flat Feet

The Best Rucking Boots For Flat Feet

If you could travel 50 years back in time and ask a general practitioner, orthopedist, or physical therapist what they think about flat feet, they would probably tell you that it is a terrible condition that must be treated immediately. New findings have shown us that the prognosis is not grim, even if flat feet […]

Can You Ruck With A Normal Backpack?

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You just heard about rucking, a growing fitness trend that has captured the attention of outdoor enthusiasts and fitness aficionados alike. And now you want to try it but don’t want to spend a fortune on the rucking gear. One common question among beginners is whether a regular backpack can suffice for this activity. This […]

Marching Through Discomfort: Combating Rucking Shoulder Pain

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Injuries are an inevitable part of any physical activity, and rucking is no exception. Every injury is painful, limiting, and challenging in its own way, but one of the most annoying is rucking shoulder pain. I felt that burning, sharp sensation in my shoulder more than once during tennis and rucking. As much as I […]

Rucking Boots vs Hiking Boots: Which Is Best For You?

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The rucking community continues to grow, and many beginner ruckers come from other outdoor activities like hiking. Since they have equipment from a seemingly very similar activity, they wonder if it is possible to continue wearing the same footwear. That’s a good question and makes sense, financially-wise. In short, rucking boots and hiking boots are […]

Must-Have Rucking Gear for Peak Performance

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Rucking is one of the activities that requires proper gear. You can’t just go out on the trail in a T-shirt and gym shoes and expect a safe and vigorous ruck. It is not necessary to spend a fortune, and certainly, rucking is not an expensive activity compared to golf, for example. Still, having the […]

The 6 Best Rucking Boots For All Terrains

The 6 Best Rucking Boots For All Terrains

You bought a rucking backpack, and now it’s time for another essential item in every rucker’s gear arsenal — a reliable pair of boots. You cannot ruck successfully and comfortably without suitable boots, simple as that. So, when choosing one, you have to pay attention to many factors. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, I’ll explore […]

The Pros And Cons Of Barefoot Rucking 

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I noticed that one trend in the rucking community is gaining more and more popularity — barefoot rucking and trail running. But how does it affect our bodies? Several studies have proven that barefoot walking impacts foot mechanics and motor performance, primarily in children. (1) (2) That is why children with flat feet are often […]

Rucking Lower Back Pain: Prevention And Management

A cover image featuring a close-up of a person holding their lower back in discomfort, with a red highlight indicating pain. The person is wearing a light gray sweatshirt and is standing in an outdoor, wooded area, emphasizing the connection between rucking and lower back health. The title "Rucking Lower Back Pain: Prevention and Management" is overlayed in bold text, focusing on strategies to prevent and manage back pain associated with rucking.

Since lower back pain (LBP) is so common, we often fail to acknowledge how many people actually suffer from this problem. According to the WHO, over half a billion people were affected by LBP in 2020. Also, the study showed that LBP is the leading global cause of years lived with disability (YLDs), staggering data […]

Best Watch for Rucking I Our Top Pics

The Best Watch for Rucking

It’s of utmost importance to have the right gear for rucking. After you have equipped yourself with rucksack, shoes, and clothes, you can start thinking about other equipment that can significantly improve your rucking experience. One such piece that often gets overlooked is the outdoor watch. The best watch for rucking can make a difference. […]

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