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Curved Ruck Plates

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$32.5 $65 In stock

Category: RUCKS & GEAR

The purpose of a weight vest was never to make it harder to breathe. We cut a hole in our plates to take the weight off your diaphragm and give you some breathing room. This means better breathing during tough workouts and better recovery between sets. Then we added the swimmer’s cut and lowered neckline with movement in mind for the best weight vest for the most dynamic exercises. We finished the plates off with a powder coating to combat rust and stand the test of time.

The plates are compatible with our Rucking Weight Vest ONLY. They’re sold in pairs for total weights (with the vest) of 14, 20, and 30lbs.

Curved Ruck Plates may ship separately from the rest of our gear. Curved Ruck Plates can only be shipped in the United States (all 50 states). Orders containing Curved Ruck Plates cannot be expedited.

Explore the Rucking Weight Vest

Features

  • Ergonomic curved design conforms to your body
  • U-shaped top protects your chin and neck while moving
  • Allows natural chest expansion for easier breathing
  • Secure fit minimizes shifting during training
  • Precision engineered from durable cast iron

Specs and Materials

  • Built from high-quality cast iron
  • Power-coated to combat rust
  • Built for our Rucking Weight Vest ONLY
  • 12.5"H x 10.5"W (applies to all Curved Ruck Plates)

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew ★★★★★

Didn’t expect a simple cutout to change my ruck so much—breathing stays steady even when I’m grinding uphill, and the plates sit flat without shifting against my chest. Definitely keeping these in my rotation.

Christopher ★★★★★

The hole in the middle actually works—I can keep a steady breathing rhythm during my ruck sessions instead of gasping halfway through. The weight sits close and stable against my chest without that pressure point digging in.

Benjamin X. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about the cutout at first, but after a 5-mile ruck I can actually feel the difference—no more constant pressure on my diaphragm, so my breathing stays steady. The plates sit snug and don't shift around, which is exactly what I needed for longer carries.