I suppose it depends on season to some extent, but I could get enough clothes in there for at least a weekend I believe. I’ve got a Gonex packing cube I keep a spare change of clothes in and it fits with enough room for a second one. The weight plate pockets in this bag take up quite a bit of interior space.
The Rucker is really a workout bag, specifically built for rucking. For travel, I'd highly recommend the Goruck GR3. It's the largest ruck that will fit as a carry-on for most airlines. I love mine. For everyday carry, I prefer the GR1 - it goes absolutely everywhere with me.
Does the bag come with any weight plates? What could the total cost be with 50lbs of plates? Also I’ve always just stuffed my 511 pack with towels and homemade sand bags. Does the weight plate hurt the back at all?
Negative, does not come with weights. Plates can vary in price. GORUCK’s are pretty expensive. There’s much cheaper options out there. And no, they don’t hurt the back. Nothing wrong with using what you’ve got… I rucked with a set of brake rotors, books and water bottles for a while before I invested in plates.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Just what I was looking for. Given you mention it, do you have recommendations for a hydration bladder that fits neatly in this pack?
Thanks for this awesome review! Im saving up to purchase a sewing machine, with the intent to make fanny packs, and want to use more rugged/ durable materials like what this one is. I appreciate the in depth review and will probably order this for myself IOT ruck, but also to get my hands on the feel of the fabric. Keep the channel growing! Im new to it, but will subscribe! (:
Fantastic review! I never considered the 25L, becuase most alk centers around the 20L. My wife gave me one for Christmas and I like it. My EDC bag is a 21L Alpha One Niner Whitley that I also like. My wife gave me a 26L GR Heritage for our anniversary. The fit and comoft of that bag is so much better. I should've paid more attenion to GORUCK's recomednation of buying the larger bag if you're over 6'!
@@Pack_roam I love it! When not packed full, it is a little floppy, like 500d, but I like that look. It is soft-ish, but not delicate. I plan on using this a lot. My wife bought one of the last Dark Oaks and that color rocks!
Thanks for the feedback! As far as shoes, I started with hiking boots and runners I already had. Over time I picked up 8” MACV-1s, Jedburghs and ballistic trainers from GORUCK. I wear the Jeds most often for rucking, and the MACV-1s for longer rucks. All are great shoes, I really like their footwear. Relatively light, don’t hold water, dry quickly, very durable. Only issue I have with them is not great traction for off-road rucking or snow. They’ve addressed that with the MACV-2s they just released. I’ve got a pair inbound that I’m looking forward to trying out. Also, good socks are key and I think often overlooked. Darn Tough midweight hikers or tacticals with cushion are my favorites. For longer rucks I wear liner socks from Fox River plus the midweights. Hope that helps.
@@Pack_roam The ballistic trainers any good for daily work, running, rucking etc? Also may I ask what rucking strobe you like for your night rucks? Thanks again 👍🏻
Not sure I’d wear them running, but they’re great for working out, rucking and daily wear. They’re my daily go-to’s right now. These are the strobes I’ve been using since about January: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019V7KWT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 They’re small and very bright. No issues with them so far.
According to some of the posts below, not all Goruck 25Ls have the waist belt, which is what I'd wanna get. My question: does the waist belt do a great job of taking the load off the shoulders and transfers it to the hips, which is what good backpacking packs are supposed to do? Thanks!
@@StollNoel It does, in my opinion, and initially I used it all the time. Now, however, and I might sound like a masochist, I rarely use it because I want the weight on my shoulders. Makes it harder, more upper body muscles engaged. Only time I use it now is if I’m doing inordinate weights, like the 100lb mile, or to keep the ruck in place if I’m adding PT. If you plan on doing any ruck PT, I would definitely consider getting a hip belt.
@@Pack_roam Thanks for the informative reply. I’m in my mid 60’s and do a 3X weekly barbell compound lifts routine. I also use a vest with 20 pounds to walk the driveway & local woods. My shoulder-weighted vest is comfortable with the 20 but I won’t want to add more weight. This Goruck with the hip-loader looks like it could fit the bill but the price is prohibitive. Alternatively, I’d like to be able to strap a 25 or 30 lb plate to a stable frame that allows the weight to be carried either on the shoulders or hips, as the Goruck does. I’d really appreciate some specific suggestions. Thanks again!
@@StollNoel Yeah, GORUCK bags are pricey. I believe there are some cheaper out there for rucking, but I’ve never looked into it. Another option could be picking up a GORUCK Rucker on the secondary market. There’s definitely cheaper options for ruck plates on Amazon.
The GORUCK bags are purpose built for rucking and they’re built like tanks so they’ll hold up to the abuse, but you can definitely use cheaper bags. I rucked for a while using an ALICE pack I got at a surplus store.
I think it would. I’ve seen people using them as travel bags, just recently at Newark Liberty as a matter of fact. I would, however, be very careful about NOT putting it down with the plate on top of the laptop.
I'm curious for anybody who has measured their heart rate and estimated calories how much more you burn rucking? I've seen articles that say 45-50% do you all find this to be true?
Versus walking or running? How much weight? Anecdotally, I’d say considerably more vs walking. 60lbs and up and I’m feeling it. I haven’t analyzed heart rate data to put a calorie burn number on it though. There’s a hole in the market right now for apps that can accurately track effort based on added weight when rucking/backpacking. My Apple Watch gets confused by my heart rate when I “walk” or “Hike” but I’m actually rucking with heavy weight.
I understand your point. Curious if you do this to lose or maintain weight and if so have you found your weight loss faster or more steady since rucking? I do walk 1-2 miles per day and if this can burn 30-50 extra calories per day a good improvement. I notice after heavy weight training my walks burn 30 extra calories as my heart rate is considerably higher. I've lost 30lbs and my calorie burn went down about 20%.@@Pack_roam
I applaud your very scientific approach to fitness. I started rucking to lose weight/increase endurance. I like to hike and backpack, so it’s also the perfect way to train for me. I found it much more difficult than just walking when I started, but saw “gains” quickly when rucking daily. Significant improvements in resting and walking heart rates.
Hi sir, question. Thinking of upgrading from the 20L to the 25L. I currently have a 10 lb and 20 lb plate and would like to buy another 20 lb plate (50 lb ruck total). I understand that the 25L comes with two separate pockets. I already currently combine the 10 lb and 20 lb plate in one pocket. My question is if I purchase another 20 lb plate and add that to the second pocket, will that plate stay up top or will it sink because I've noticed that one pocket is longer than the other in the 25L.
If I’m understanding your question correctly, you want to put a standard 20lb plate in the 2nd pocket of the 25L? The front pocket (short pocket) is designed for the standard sized ruck plates, and the back pocket (long pocket) is designed for the long plates. If you bought a 20lb standard plate and put it in the second, long pocket then yes, I believe it would sink to the bottom. You could always stuff something in the bottom of the pocket to keep the weight higher though. For example, I have some non-GORUCK plates that are narrower and I stuff gloves, knit hats, etc along the sides so the weight doesn’t shift side to side when I ruck.
Bummer. Mine did, but if I’m remembering correctly, it was only for the ranger green color which was also on sale. They must have been trying to unload that color.
Very informative review I think I’m going with the 4.0 thank you for taking the time to do this review
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video man. Gonna grab this exact one now 🙌🏻
Thanks! Very cool! Great ruck.
Great video thank you from a beginner Rucker and you sold me on this Rucksack again great info
@@waltdixon5330 Thanks for watching! Still use my Rucker just about every day. Bag is a tank, will likely outlast me!
That's a great color way, the design is great and built like a tank. I would get one for one bag travel. How many days worth of clothes would fit?
I suppose it depends on season to some extent, but I could get enough clothes in there for at least a weekend I believe. I’ve got a Gonex packing cube I keep a spare change of clothes in and it fits with enough room for a second one. The weight plate pockets in this bag take up quite a bit of interior space.
The Rucker is really a workout bag, specifically built for rucking. For travel, I'd highly recommend the Goruck GR3. It's the largest ruck that will fit as a carry-on for most airlines. I love mine. For everyday carry, I prefer the GR1 - it goes absolutely everywhere with me.
Does the bag come with any weight plates? What could the total cost be with 50lbs of plates? Also I’ve always just stuffed my 511 pack with towels and homemade sand bags. Does the weight plate hurt the back at all?
Negative, does not come with weights. Plates can vary in price. GORUCK’s are pretty expensive. There’s much cheaper options out there. And no, they don’t hurt the back. Nothing wrong with using what you’ve got… I rucked with a set of brake rotors, books and water bottles for a while before I invested in plates.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. Just what I was looking for. Given you mention it, do you have recommendations for a hydration bladder that fits neatly in this pack?
I like the Source 3L WXP storm - sourcetacticalgear.com - can get them on Amazon or GORUCK sells them too: www.goruck.com/products/hydration-bladder
Thanks for this awesome review! Im saving up to purchase a sewing machine, with the intent to make fanny packs, and want to use more rugged/ durable materials like what this one is. I appreciate the in depth review and will probably order this for myself IOT ruck, but also to get my hands on the feel of the fabric. Keep the channel growing! Im new to it, but will subscribe! (:
Very cool! I’d love to see what you make when you get that sewing machine. Thanks for the feedback!
Fantastic review!
I never considered the 25L, becuase most alk centers around the 20L. My wife gave me one for Christmas and I like it. My EDC bag is a 21L Alpha One Niner Whitley that I also like.
My wife gave me a 26L GR Heritage for our anniversary. The fit and comoft of that bag is so much better. I should've paid more attenion to GORUCK's recomednation of buying the larger bag if you're over 6'!
Thanks! Next bag I buy will likely be the 26L Heritage. How do you like the canvas?
@@Pack_roam I love it! When not packed full, it is a little floppy, like 500d, but I like that look. It is soft-ish, but not delicate. I plan on using this a lot.
My wife bought one of the last Dark Oaks and that color rocks!
Sounds perfect. I’d order the dark oak or field tan right now if they weren’t out of stock.
What’s your preferred shoes for rucking.
Great video two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻.
Thanks for the feedback! As far as shoes, I started with hiking boots and runners I already had. Over time I picked up 8” MACV-1s, Jedburghs and ballistic trainers from GORUCK. I wear the Jeds most often for rucking, and the MACV-1s for longer rucks. All are great shoes, I really like their footwear. Relatively light, don’t hold water, dry quickly, very durable. Only issue I have with them is not great traction for off-road rucking or snow. They’ve addressed that with the MACV-2s they just released. I’ve got a pair inbound that I’m looking forward to trying out. Also, good socks are key and I think often overlooked. Darn Tough midweight hikers or tacticals with cushion are my favorites. For longer rucks I wear liner socks from Fox River plus the midweights. Hope that helps.
@@Pack_roam Awesome thank you very much…!
@@Pack_roam The ballistic trainers any good for daily work, running, rucking etc?
Also may I ask what rucking strobe you like for your night rucks?
Thanks again 👍🏻
Not sure I’d wear them running, but they’re great for working out, rucking and daily wear. They’re my daily go-to’s right now.
These are the strobes I’ve been using since about January: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019V7KWT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
They’re small and very bright. No issues with them so far.
@@Pack_roam Many thanks…!
Seems like the hip belt has been sold out forever. I hope the one I just bought at least comes with the sternum strap
True. I’ve been looking to get a black hip belt for a while.
According to some of the posts below, not all Goruck 25Ls have the waist belt, which is what I'd wanna get. My question: does the waist belt do a great job of taking the load off the shoulders and transfers it to the hips, which is what good backpacking packs are supposed to do? Thanks!
@@StollNoel It does, in my opinion, and initially I used it all the time. Now, however, and I might sound like a masochist, I rarely use it because I want the weight on my shoulders. Makes it harder, more upper body muscles engaged. Only time I use it now is if I’m doing inordinate weights, like the 100lb mile, or to keep the ruck in place if I’m adding PT. If you plan on doing any ruck PT, I would definitely consider getting a hip belt.
@@Pack_roam Thanks for the informative reply.
I’m in my mid 60’s and do a 3X weekly barbell compound lifts routine. I also use a vest with 20 pounds to walk the driveway & local woods. My shoulder-weighted vest is comfortable with the 20 but I won’t want to add more weight. This Goruck with the hip-loader looks like it could fit the bill but the price is prohibitive. Alternatively, I’d like to be able to strap a 25 or 30 lb plate to a stable frame that allows the weight to be carried either on the shoulders or hips, as the Goruck does. I’d really appreciate some specific suggestions. Thanks again!
@@StollNoel Yeah, GORUCK bags are pricey. I believe there are some cheaper out there for rucking, but I’ve never looked into it. Another option could be picking up a GORUCK Rucker on the secondary market. There’s definitely cheaper options for ruck plates on Amazon.
I love the GoRuck but its so so high priced! any other cheaper alternatives?
The GORUCK bags are purpose built for rucking and they’re built like tanks so they’ll hold up to the abuse, but you can definitely use cheaper bags. I rucked for a while using an ALICE pack I got at a surplus store.
Think this would work to carry a 45lbs plate and laptop between the office & car in addition to dedicated rucks?
I think it would. I’ve seen people using them as travel bags, just recently at Newark Liberty as a matter of fact. I would, however, be very careful about NOT putting it down with the plate on top of the laptop.
Great Review.
Thank you!
What color is this?
Ranger green.
I'm curious for anybody who has measured their heart rate and estimated calories how much more you burn rucking? I've seen articles that say 45-50% do you all find this to be true?
Versus walking or running? How much weight? Anecdotally, I’d say considerably more vs walking. 60lbs and up and I’m feeling it. I haven’t analyzed heart rate data to put a calorie burn number on it though. There’s a hole in the market right now for apps that can accurately track effort based on added weight when rucking/backpacking. My Apple Watch gets confused by my heart rate when I “walk” or “Hike” but I’m actually rucking with heavy weight.
I understand your point. Curious if you do this to lose or maintain weight and if so have you found your weight loss faster or more steady since rucking? I do walk 1-2 miles per day and if this can burn 30-50 extra calories per day a good improvement. I notice after heavy weight training my walks burn 30 extra calories as my heart rate is considerably higher. I've lost 30lbs and my calorie burn went down about 20%.@@Pack_roam
I applaud your very scientific approach to fitness. I started rucking to lose weight/increase endurance. I like to hike and backpack, so it’s also the perfect way to train for me. I found it much more difficult than just walking when I started, but saw “gains” quickly when rucking daily. Significant improvements in resting and walking heart rates.
You talked it up pretty well. How much do they cost though?😂
Yeah. Not cheap. But very well made.
With the AF PT jacket?!😂
😎
Hi sir, question. Thinking of upgrading from the 20L to the 25L. I currently have a 10 lb and 20 lb plate and would like to buy another 20 lb plate (50 lb ruck total). I understand that the 25L comes with two separate pockets. I already currently combine the 10 lb and 20 lb plate in one pocket. My question is if I purchase another 20 lb plate and add that to the second pocket, will that plate stay up top or will it sink because I've noticed that one pocket is longer than the other in the 25L.
If I’m understanding your question correctly, you want to put a standard 20lb plate in the 2nd pocket of the 25L? The front pocket (short pocket) is designed for the standard sized ruck plates, and the back pocket (long pocket) is designed for the long plates. If you bought a 20lb standard plate and put it in the second, long pocket then yes, I believe it would sink to the bottom. You could always stuff something in the bottom of the pocket to keep the weight higher though. For example, I have some non-GORUCK plates that are narrower and I stuff gloves, knit hats, etc along the sides so the weight doesn’t shift side to side when I ruck.
Yours came with the hip belt included? I just got mine and it did not. 😢
Bummer. Mine did, but if I’m remembering correctly, it was only for the ranger green color which was also on sale. They must have been trying to unload that color.
Ditto here, no belt and only one d-ring at the top inside!
Great video!
Thanks!
I’m subscriber #200 😉
If your channel ever gets huge you should fly me out so we can do a crazy ruck challenge together!
🎉🍾 Definitely! You’re on!
@@Pack_roam I’m looking forward to it!
Dislike: the price! Super pricey with the weight plate!!
@@JohnAgnewAdviser I agree. GORUCK plates are pricey. There’s always the cheap Amazon plates. Fraction of the price and they work just fine.