01Loaded miles and events
Rucker 5.0
$150-3008.1/10 editorial
Purpose-built for regular plate-loaded training.
Tradeoff: Its training-first layout is less useful for work and travel.
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Rucks, vests, footwear, and training weight.
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Rucker 5.0
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Spy Ruck Women's Weighted Vest
03
Women's Ballistic Trainers
04
Simple Training Sandbag
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02Rucking + travel
GORUCK GR1 USA
$300-5009.2/10 editorial
The versatile option when one bag needs to cover both.
Tradeoff: It costs more and gives up some Rucker training features.
03Women's weighted training
Spy Ruck Women's Weighted Vest
$50-1507.8/10 editorial
A shorter weighted-vest format with its own women's size range.
Tradeoff: It carries training weight, not water, layers, or daily gear.
04Women's gym and short rucks
Women's Ballistic Trainers
$50-150
A firm shoe for lifting, training, and shorter loaded walks.
Tradeoff: Long road sessions may call for the softer Rough Runner instead.
05Compact daily carry
Bullet Ruck 16L with Laptop Compartment
$150-300
A smaller ruck with a separate laptop compartment.
Tradeoff: Its 16L body gives up the room and flexibility of a GR1.
06Carries and event prep
Simple Training Sandbag
$25-50
A soft training load for cleans, carries, and partner work.
Tradeoff: It is a separate training tool, not a replacement for a fitted ruck plate.
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8 products
Mystery Ranch / Rucking Packs
2 Day Assault Pack
27 liters · 3.1 lbs · no plate sleeve
Plate compatible (no pocket)Up to 30 lb plate
$150-3008.9/10
GORUCK / Ruck Plates
GORUCK Ruck Plates
10/20/30/45 lb · fits GORUCK packs
GORUCK pocket fit10/20/30/45 lb
$50-1508.8/10
Salomon / Rucking Shoes
Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX
13 oz · waterproof
$150-3008.5/10
GORUCK / Weighted Vests
Spy Ruck Women's Weighted Vest
Coated steel pellets, sewn in
$50-1507.8/10
Source Tactical / Hydration
WXP 3L Storm Valve
3L (100 oz)
$25-509.0/10
Darn Tough / Rucking Socks
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew
Merino Wool · Lifetime
$25-509.0/10
Petzl / Headlamps
Actik Core
625 · 88g
$50-1509.1/10
Garmin / GPS Watches
Instinct 3 Solar (45mm)
45mm · 53g
$150-3009.0/10
