If you’re serious about rucking, you know that strap-on-a-pack-and-walk only gets you so far. The real gains — the kind that come from tracking load, pace, elevation, calorie burn, and heart rate — come when you start treating your rucks like data-driven training sessions. Whether you’re running a GORUCK event, crushing miles around your home,…
Michael Easter’s Walk with Weight: A Must-Read for Anyone Looking to Build Strength and Resilience If you’ve ever laced up your boots, thrown some weight on your back, and hit the trail or road, Michael Easter’s new book Walk with Weight will feel like it was written for you. Easter—best known for The Comfort Crisis—returns with another deep…
Ruck Race Meets Scavenger Hunt A GORUCK City Ruck (formerly called Star Course) is a timed urban ruck where you hit checkpoints around a city, usually using navigation apps and your feet to connect them like a scavenger hunt. Distances vary (commonly around 12 miles), so you need a blend of fitness, navigation skills, and smart gear…
Ruck loops (also called ruck slings) are simple but game-changing accessories that attach to your rucksack’s MOLLE webbing or top handles, creating soft loop handles for easier pack manipulation. These unassuming pieces of equipment solve one of rucking’s most common challenges: efficiently adjusting and positioning your loaded pack without straining your hands or shoulders. Enhanced…
The GORUCK Spy Ruck for Women is a purpose-built weighted ruck vest that finally gives women a comfortable, secure, and durable way to turn walking into serious strength training—just in time for New Year’s fitness resolutions. Designed by GORUCK co-founder and former CIA officer Emily McCarthy, it targets women who want a no-nonsense way to…
If you’re serious about rucking, fitness, or building functional strength, the GORUCK Rucking Weight Vest is a game-changer. Designed with input from military veterans, endurance athletes and more, and tested in the field, this vest isn’t just another piece of gear—it’s a purpose-built tool that elevates your training to the next level. What Makes the…
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your ruck or dive into rucking for the first time, this is your moment. The GORUCK Rucker 4.0 — one of the best-built fitness packs on the market — is on sale for Christmas, and it rarely goes on sale. Built for Ruckers, by Ruckers The Rucker 4.0 was designed specifically for fitness and…
The key is to regulate your body heat without holding in moisture. Proper layering makes all the difference.
Both water bladders and water bottles play pivotal roles in ruck hydration, each offering distinct benefits for long-distance training and events. This article explores when and why to use each, helping ruckers stay hydrated, efficient, and comfortable on the move. Benefits of a Water Bladder Drawbacks of a Water Bladder Benefits of Water Bottles Drawbacks…
Why Chafing Happens Chafing occurs when skin repeatedly rubs against skin, fabric, or gear—especially in areas like the inner thighs, underarms, or along backpack straps. Add sweat, heat, and friction from movement, and irritation can develop fast. For ruckers carrying weight or covering long distances, preventing chafing is key to staying comfortable and finishing strong….