I know I’m hella Leigh’s, but the cheapest weight you honestly can get is deer corn (like $20 at Walmart) bags and duct tape. I have an ALICE ruck frame any you just need to put it higher in the bag. Don’t wanna mess up your back
Thank you! Now I don't have to keep wrapping weights in a pillow and stuffing them in my bag. I did your method with two towels (for extra padding), a plastic shopping bag, and some packing tape. I did a 20 pound weight pack and then I just throw smaller weights in the front pocket when I want 30 or more pounds... got the weights at Goodwill! I use a US military surplus pack and I put the weight pack in the hydration pocket leaving a nice big compartment for whatever else I want to carry or throw my hoodies in when I get sweaty. I want to give a warning to anyone who buys used military surplus... don't take it on a plane! I used my pack for a trip to Mexico and on my way back into the states I got pulled aside for a "random" search... they swabbed my bag and then said something quietly into the radio... 5 federal agents showed up... they asked me if I was military ( which I'm not) or if I handle explosives... it turns out there was still explosive residue on my combat-Used military surplus bag! everything was eventually cleared up and they sent me on my way with my bag, but it was scary for a second there! I washed my bag as soon as I got home and I don't think I will ever take it on a plane again 😂
@@ashd5349 what I did was every 10 lbs I lost I added 10 lbs to the bag. I'm now up to 50lbs (which is where I'm stopping) but it forced me to keep increasing the weight as I met targets. Because it's winter I'm now doing this indoor everyday. 40 minutes at a steep incline, fast pace walk, my heart rate stays between 140-155
Thanks for the post! I was just wondering since it has been over a year, how has the bag held up with the 50lbs of weight you had been using? Have you tried to up the weight or have switched to a different bag? I am planning on getting this to ruck for about 2-3 hrs with close to 50lbs and it seems like a great budget option. Would love your opinion on it!
not a good idea to put the weights on the hydration pouch area, the stitches might give. its a better choice to put it in the main compartment area where the stitches are reinforced to carry heavy loads. to lessen the wiggling of the weights, if possible, fully cinch the side compression straps. hope it works...
On this particular backpack it doesn't have the traditional water bladder pocket. It's a full size pocket closest to the padding supported by the main stiching and heavy duty zipper. I do agree if it had a standard hydration pouch it definitely would rip. I have used it every day since I received it 1-2 hours with the 30lbs. So far it's holding up but it's probably at it's max. when I up it to 40lbs I will do a long term review if it lasts that long!
I've been emailing SOG to ask some questions. I was directed to write to SOG's warranty company. The rep from the warranty company replied that SOG doesn't make the Opord, and that it's made by Torg USA. I'm still fact finding. I want to find out if the Opord is covered by SOG's lifetime warranty. I have never owned a nylon backpack before. I wanted to find out how much weight the Opord can carry without tearing or breaking anything on the backpack. I also want to know how this man's backpack is going to fit on a female who is 5'2" tall.
It's very well build, I'm about 6'4" with wide shoulders, it's possible on a smaller frame the chest strap would still be intact. I will be upping it to 50 pounds in the next few weeks.
I'm no expert on backpacks, but I've been told by others who know more about them that it looks much more expensive than what paid for it. I picked it up on sale on Thanksgiving Day from Amazon. The SOG Opord might be a little big, but it's fine for my in-city treks. The nylon in the description refers to what looks like cordura which is very durable. The ex-military guys tell me that the zippers might be nylon, not plastic. I lubricated them.
@@metalrabbit09 There's still a few left in black from memorial day sale for $37.20. The Peregrine 1800 is a great pack, especially for this price. Definitely more "grey man" and is a military grade quality pack perfect for the city in black. If you plan to do some rucking it should be able to carry the weight your petite frame can hold. Worth checking out and seeing reviews on YT. www.kelty.com/peregrine-1800/
@@Carlos-Dangerous That is nice, but I'm not looking for an EDP right now. Maybe towards the of the year. Also would like the lighter color. Hopefully they won't have all disappeared by then.
Started rucking about 2 months ago, got up to 30lb and the backpack I was using tore. I'm looking for a new one without making a huge investment. Seen A SOG Ninja at Dunham's Sports for $29.99 earlier and after seeing this video I will be going back tomorrow to buy that. Thanks a lot for this video man
@@kbanghart I've actually lost enough weight that I have moved on to jogging now for my cardio. But it lasted me all the way up to 45lbs and about 5 months of rucking. I still use it for weighted pull ups. So I've definitely got my money's worth
It's held up fairly well, I have used it for 5-10k every single day and have upped it to 40lbs. The chest strap that links the two shoulder straps tore but aside from that it's holding up very well to the abuse
@@cantechvideos5701 I'm sure it's a workout! I'm not usually running with my pack but that would be pretty hard where I go even though I see some people doing it. It may be a matter of personal opinion but I prefer my workout to have another purpose than just getting a workout. I do realize life doesn't allways let you do that. I have to drive for like 2 to 4 hours to get myself to the mountains with the better mountains being the ones further away. Maybe I'm crazy but I still do it almost every weekend (stay at a friends place up there) and have even been doing it in the snow even though I didn't think I would be. How has the pack help up for you? I just purschased it and I hope I made a wise decision.
If you want to be very versatile, use heavy duty zip-lock bags with sand in them (and make them certain weight intervals) instead of plates or discs.
Agreed same method here 👍
When you wrapped it in cellophane, all I could think was, ok this looks like a special package from El Chapo. 😂 Great review!
I know I’m hella Leigh’s, but the cheapest weight you honestly can get is deer corn (like $20 at Walmart) bags and duct tape. I have an ALICE ruck frame any you just need to put it higher in the bag. Don’t wanna mess up your back
Thank you! Now I don't have to keep wrapping weights in a pillow and stuffing them in my bag. I did your method with two towels (for extra padding), a plastic shopping bag, and some packing tape. I did a 20 pound weight pack and then I just throw smaller weights in the front pocket when I want 30 or more pounds... got the weights at Goodwill! I use a US military surplus pack and I put the weight pack in the hydration pocket leaving a nice big compartment for whatever else I want to carry or throw my hoodies in when I get sweaty.
I want to give a warning to anyone who buys used military surplus... don't take it on a plane! I used my pack for a trip to Mexico and on my way back into the states I got pulled aside for a "random" search... they swabbed my bag and then said something quietly into the radio... 5 federal agents showed up... they asked me if I was military ( which I'm not) or if I handle explosives... it turns out there was still explosive residue on my combat-Used military surplus bag! everything was eventually cleared up and they sent me on my way with my bag, but it was scary for a second there! I washed my bag as soon as I got home and I don't think I will ever take it on a plane again 😂
That's an awesome story! How far are you rucking with the 20-30lbs?
@@cantechvideos5701 3-5km... Gotta work up my distance and weight
@@ashd5349 what I did was every 10 lbs I lost I added 10 lbs to the bag. I'm now up to 50lbs (which is where I'm stopping) but it forced me to keep increasing the weight as I met targets. Because it's winter I'm now doing this indoor everyday. 40 minutes at a steep incline, fast pace walk, my heart rate stays between 140-155
Thanks for the post! I was just wondering since it has been over a year, how has the bag held up with the 50lbs of weight you had been using? Have you tried to up the weight or have switched to a different bag?
I am planning on getting this to ruck for about 2-3 hrs with close to 50lbs and it seems like a great budget option. Would love your opinion on it!
not a good idea to put the weights on the hydration pouch area, the stitches might give. its a better choice to put it in the main compartment area where the stitches are reinforced to carry heavy loads. to lessen the wiggling of the weights, if possible, fully cinch the side compression straps. hope it works...
On this particular backpack it doesn't have the traditional water bladder pocket. It's a full size pocket closest to the padding supported by the main stiching and heavy duty zipper. I do agree if it had a standard hydration pouch it definitely would rip. I have used it every day since I received it 1-2 hours with the 30lbs. So far it's holding up but it's probably at it's max. when I up it to 40lbs I will do a long term review if it lasts that long!
I've been emailing SOG to ask some questions. I was directed to write to SOG's warranty company. The rep from the warranty company replied that SOG doesn't make the Opord, and that it's made by Torg USA. I'm still fact finding. I want to find out if the Opord is covered by SOG's lifetime warranty.
I have never owned a nylon backpack before. I wanted to find out how much weight the Opord can carry without tearing or breaking anything on the backpack.
I also want to know how this man's backpack is going to fit on a female who is 5'2" tall.
It's very well build, I'm about 6'4" with wide shoulders, it's possible on a smaller frame the chest strap would still be intact. I will be upping it to 50 pounds in the next few weeks.
Are you rucking now? What pack did you end up using?
I'm no expert on backpacks, but I've been told by others who know more about them that it looks much more expensive than what paid for it. I picked it up on sale on Thanksgiving Day from Amazon.
The SOG Opord might be a little big, but it's fine for my in-city treks. The nylon in the description refers to what looks like cordura which is very durable. The ex-military guys tell me that the zippers might be nylon, not plastic. I lubricated them.
@@metalrabbit09 There's still a few left in black from memorial day sale for $37.20. The Peregrine 1800 is a great pack, especially for this price. Definitely more "grey man" and is a military grade quality pack perfect for the city in black. If you plan to do some rucking it should be able to carry the weight your petite frame can hold. Worth checking out and seeing reviews on YT.
www.kelty.com/peregrine-1800/
@@Carlos-Dangerous That is nice, but I'm not looking for an EDP right now. Maybe towards the of the year. Also would like the lighter color. Hopefully they won't have all disappeared by then.
Started rucking about 2 months ago, got up to 30lb and the backpack I was using tore. I'm looking for a new one without making a huge investment. Seen A SOG Ninja at Dunham's Sports for $29.99 earlier and after seeing this video I will be going back tomorrow to buy that. Thanks a lot for this video man
How is it holding up?
@@kbanghart I've actually lost enough weight that I have moved on to jogging now for my cardio. But it lasted me all the way up to 45lbs and about 5 months of rucking. I still use it for weighted pull ups. So I've definitely got my money's worth
Get a framed Alice pack, use kitty litter for weight.
I use must cheapper beach sand for weight.
I use light hand chain works a treat 👍
Are there any of these backpacks that come weighted already?
So how does it hold up now that you've been using weights in it for a few months?
It's held up fairly well, I have used it for 5-10k every single day and have upped it to 40lbs. The chest strap that links the two shoulder straps tore but aside from that it's holding up very well to the abuse
Did the same, but bought Goruck boots
How did the bag hold up?
It's pronounced opord, with a short O, as in operations order...just sayin'...
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I don't understand the point of any of this. Why not just pack your normal gear and go run up a mountain or go on a wilderness adventure or something?
I don't have any real hills by me, and it's a hell of a workout!
@@cantechvideos5701 I'm sure it's a workout! I'm not usually running with my pack but that would be pretty hard where I go even though I see some people doing it. It may be a matter of personal opinion but I prefer my workout to have another purpose than just getting a workout. I do realize life doesn't allways let you do that. I have to drive for like 2 to 4 hours to get myself to the mountains with the better mountains being the ones further away. Maybe I'm crazy but I still do it almost every weekend (stay at a friends place up there) and have even been doing it in the snow even though I didn't think I would be. How has the pack help up for you? I just purschased it and I hope I made a wise decision.
How much for an ounce lmao