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Basic Rucker

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$77.5 $155 In stock

Category: TRAINING RUCKS

BASIC RUCKER ™

We took all the lessons we've learned since 2008 about building rucks and pared them down to the essentials to create the Basic Rucker.

When rucking, you want the weight high and tight on your back, and stable next to your body. You want comfortable shoulder straps not just when you first put your ruck on, but for the long haul and for years to come.

This ruck was designed for exactly one task: rucking. Add a 10, 20, or 30 LB Ruck Plate ® to the elevated pocket inside, and get going.

The Basic Rucker ™ and all GORUCK gear comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Features

  • Single interior plate pocket fits up to 30lb Ruck Plate®
  • 2 side pockets to hold your water bottle, snacks, or gear.
  • 20mm thick lumbar support (same as the Rucker 4.0)
  • Top handle for easy carrying
  • Hydration port and internal D-ring for your bladder
  • ¾ zip closure for main compartment.
  • 2” wide reflective strip for safely rucking in low light

Specs and Materials

  • Primary material: 420D Robic body, 840D Robic bottom
  • Ruck Plate ® pocket: 9" x 11.5" x 1.38"
  • 210D Cordura back panel
  • Dimensions: 17L: 12”W x 18”H x 6”D, 14L: 12”W x 16”H x 6”D
  • Volume: 17L- 14L
  • Weight: 2lbs 2oz
  • 2.5” shoulder straps with MOLLE webbing

PROVEN MATERIALS

Ripstop ROBIC® is lightweight and water resistant while remaining tough as nails. Next to your skin on the underside of the straps and on the back panel, we use 210D CORDURA®, the same proven fabric from our Rucker 4.0 that does not irritate the skin when worn shirtless or with just a bra on. A finger pressing a seam on a black padded fabric with a colorful, blurred background.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ellie ★★★★★

The stitching along the main compartment feels bombproof, and the way it sits high on my back makes heavy carries way less punishing on the shoulders. Took it out for a 6-mile trail hike with two plates and it didn't shift an inch. Exactly what I wanted from a no-frills training pack.

Claire ★★★★★

I've been loading this up with plates for my morning miles, and the way the weight sits high and tight against my back makes all the difference—no more awkward bouncing. The construction feels stripped down but seriously durable, exactly what you want when you're just trying to get the job done.

Joseph Q. ★★★★★

The shoulder straps hug my frame without digging in, and I finally get why the weight should ride high—it makes the whole hike feel more balanced. I've put it through three sessions so far and the stitching shows zero wear.