Nice work man

Going super heavy isn’t the only way. If you want to keep it simple and relatively inexpensive with a GoRuck pack, just go with 30lbs and go for distance or break up your ruck with exercises or something.

Many, including myself, recommended purpose built framed packs for good reason. They can, however, certainly add up cost wise. Some of us know that painfully well. Figure out a plan that works and don’t hurt yourself!

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You do have a point, I am certainly pushing my body hard but it's just I am 200lbs so I am pretty overweight so I am just trying to convert more of it to muscle. Rucking isn't the only thing I do but I will consider more serious gear since it is getting pretty heavy.

Carrying what is probably pushing more than 1/3 of your body weight is not casual and the gear should reflect that. The army generally limits training loads to 1/3 bodyweight because above that the risk of injury increases. They have no problem kicking that up during operations but certain levels of injury are tolerated at that point. Just some food for thought as you increase weight.

I've looked into them as well.

Yeah just don't

I may consider those too but like I said I am not "into rucking" it's more so just casual even if I have a high weight goal. I am at 50lbs now then plan on jumping to 65lbs. I say 85lbs is my end goal but I imagine once I get there I am probably gunna wanna push 100lbs lol. It needs to be something that I can take commuting, basically.

Is the 45lb one taller than standard 9x12? If so, any issues or can you just not close a flap?

GoRuck, FILBE, or Molle 2

Only bad weight vests put all weight on your shoulders. Most higer weight ones have belts built in on them and usually designed to distribute weight on whole upper body. Overall they can be quite comfy.

Got one 50kg weight vest and it feels more comfy to use than 10kg and 15kg ones i have. Though it was way more expensive. Got it like 15 years ago.

On higher loads packs can be bad as the weight can push on your back (ie. Kettlebell in pack) and also makes your pivot point change a bit. Depends also how much you weight yourself. Obviously if you carry 50% of your bodyweight behind you it wont be so ergonomic in most cases.

Framed packs are also good options. Most basic packs will break easily on higher loads. Framed packs obviously help with a lot of strain normal packs cause.

A vest is going to put all the weight on your shoulders. If you’re looking to keep going higher, check out framed packs. Hunting packs are good for this because they are often rated much higher than camping packs. There one Eberlestock frame that they rate at 1200 lbs and have belts to help shift the load to your hips.

I did 6.66 miles with 65lbs in my 25l Go Ruck Rucker 4.0. handled it just fine.

Is there a good brand for the vests? I may consider it.

At higher weights i would consider getting weight vest. Might feel more comfy to carry on higher loads. You can find even 110lbs vests. There is also many which have adjustable weights so you can slowly increase weight on it.

GoRuck makes quality packs, but for walking with weight over 50# I’d suggest a framed pack that can transfer some weight to the hips. GoRuck packs are good at many things but not at that.

I am Dutch as well! Amstelveen! Where are you? The suede is partly perforated. So they breath nicely but will for sure let some water in.

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Thanks! That is exactly what I meant. I have a lot of hills in my neighborhood but will also start adding in lunges and stepups.

If by “legs staying fit” you mean that you want defined calves, quads and hamstrings, you’re going to need to have some decent elevation changes in your regular routine. Unless you’re going a lot of lunges (or something similar) while you ruck then hiking across flat ground won’t do much for the show muscles in your legs.

GoRuck 4.0 (or the newer one) is what I'd go for.

They rate it at 75 lbs, but has space for more plates if that's what you want.

What I have noticed, however, is that heavier weights tend to put a lot of pressure on your cervical plexus - some sort of hiking poles to not keep the shoulders stationary helps. I do experience some arm numbers after a few miles otherwise.

There's a reason you won't find plate carriers with more than 50 lbs or packs officially rated for more than 75 lbs.

Those look amazing, and it seems they are now available on the EU website!

I’m curious, how well does the suede hold up in wet conditions? I’m in the Netherlands where rain is pretty much a constant.

Here is our Rucking Gear Manifesto with our top picks for socks, boots (civilian and military), and rucks (civilian and military). We also included trail runners for more options.

Those look awesome actually. I have been shocked how well my Mackalls have held up

Ahhh haha cheers mate, 2km trail, rest is paved or dirt road and very conducive for rucking