If you’ve spent any time shopping for a weighted vest, you’ve probably noticed two very different approaches to adding weight. On one side are soft, flexible vests filled with sand, beads, or coated steel pellets. On the other are traditional plate-style vests that use rigid metal weight plates. Both can make a workout harder. But…
How to Treat Foot Calluses from Rucking (And Keep Moving) If you’ve been rucking for any length of time, you know your feet take the brunt of every mile. Weighted packs increase ground pressure with every step, and that repeated friction leads to one of the most common complaints in the rucking community: foot calluses….
Posted on RuckGearReviews.com | April 2026 From Boot Camps to Backroads: Rucking Goes Mainstream Not long ago, if you told someone you were going “rucking,” you’d get a blank stare. Today, that same person has probably seen it on TikTok, heard it mentioned on a podcast, or spotted a neighbor heading out the door with…
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…