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GORUCK Ruck Rain Cover

The GR1 and other bags from GORUCK aren’t water proof – they are only water resistant. That’s why you need a Ruck Rain Cover to keep your stuff dry (from the outside). Your GORUCK rucksacks are water-resistant, but you can make them 100% waterproof and protected with the Ruck Rain Cover. It is lightweight, tearproof, packable to the size of a beer can, and the most rigid rain cover on the market. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Ruck Rain Cover – Overview The Ruck Rain Cover adds an extra layer of protection when rucking or traveling to make your rucksack last longer. Not only does it protect from the rain but also from woods, thorns, and other elements when hiking and rucking in the woods. Minimal exposure of your rucksack to water and debris can extend its life and keep it clean for other activities. By simply taking your Rain Cover out and pulling it over your rucksack can make it completely waterproof. It has a 70D ripstop weaving that makes the rain [Read more …]

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New GORUCK Heritage Rucksacks

GORUCK’s GR2 and Bullet are now available in a Heritage edition. One of the essential features we look for when purchasing things is the product’s durability. You want your purchases to last for years, even if you use them multiple times. And if you live an active lifestyle, these rucksacks from GORUCK are what you are looking for—durable, functional, and will last for many years. Made with waxed canvas, this is a class look with exceptional functionality too – from GORUCK: New GORUCK Heritage Rucksacks – Overview Heritage means it’s proven by our grandfathers and our grandfather’s grandfathers. And that it will last the test of time for those generations who come after us. The GORUCK Heritage Rucksacks use the most potent possible duck canvas and a waxing process called the Martexin Wax, proven over the last 170 years Naval battles and tea races from China to London in the mid-19th century were the proving grounds that led to the flawless waxed canvas. And as if it isn’t enough, GORUCK backed these rucksacks with their Scars Lifetime Guarantee. GORUCK will [Read more …]

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GORUCK x Uncharted – First Aid Kit

Need an outstanding first aid kit? Get one with the new GORUCK x Uncharted bundle. It’s a tough as nails GR1 (or GR2) with an excellent first aid kit. GORUCK, the creator of the best, toughest rucking gear, and Uncharted Supply Co, the creator of the most comprehensive survival systems, came together for a new and amazing creation—a unique survival bundle to navigate any type of emergency. This bundle is a collection of first-aid necessities packed into a water-resistant pouch that fits in your pocket. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK x Uncharted – Overview The GORUCK x Uncharted allows you to choose between GR1 and GR2 as your preferred rucksack. GR1 is undeniably the toughest rucksack GORUCK has ever built. It is developed and proven by Special Forces soldiers serving in Baghdad and is versatile enough for New York City. GR2 is what you grab when you want to travel with one rucksack hands-free. Both rucksacks have a Bombproof laptop compartment that is extra reinforced with a false bottom so that when you [Read more …]

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GORUCK GR1 in Black Multicam

Get the made in the USA GORUCK GR1 – now available in Black Multicam. GR1 is proudly overbuilt in the USA and is the toughest rucksack ever made. It is devised and proven by Special Forces soldiers operating in Baghdad and is versatile enough for New York City. This rucksack is a medium-sized travel pack with a simple yet solid design and incredible warranty. Get it now – only from GORUCK: GR1 Black Multicam – Overview Proven to Special Forces standards for more than a decade at the GORUCK Challenge, GR1 is synonymous with the best in American Manufacturing. GR1 is made from 1000 Denier Cordura and is the preferred material for all Special Forces rucks because it is resistant to all kinds of severities. Make it easier to pack, organize, and find something when on the go with this pack’s open flat design, which is the same as the Special Forces medical rucks. GR1 is waterproof and uses YKK zippers with silent, glove-friendly zipper pulls made from parachute 550 cord. The shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded [Read more …]

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GR1 Heritage from GORUCK

GORUCK has new options for the GR1 Heritage. The rucksack that thrives in cities, warzones, and traveling the world meets time-proven heavy canvas materials and construction. GR1 Heritage is proven by our grandfathers and their grandfathers and will last the test of time for those generations who come after us. Here are some of the GR1 styles you can get now from GORUCK: GR1 Heritage from GORUCK – Overview The duck canvas with a waxing process proven over the last 170 years gives the Heritage a retro canvas rucksack look with the durability you’d expect from a GR1. It features a removable, hard plastic frame sheet that secures the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably. The rucksack has plenty of pockets to accommodate different belongings. It has one external slant pocket for quick access to keys, snacks, and other small items. It also has one large elastic pocket, one large mesh zippered pocket, and one small go-to pocket inside. This rucksack has three rows of internal MOLLE webbing that let you customize your GR1. The GR1 [Read more …]

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GR1 Skate Ruck

Need to carry a skateboard? Check out the new GR1 Skate Ruck – from GORUCK, and made in the USA. GORUCK and Mike Vallely made their first collaboration to come up with the GR1 Skate Ruck. Mike is the most tenacious skateboarder of all time and an old-school GRT who completed the first GORUCK Challenge in Las Vegas. He and his family founded streetplant.com out of their garage. Mike lately joined GORUCK at Sandlot JAX to discuss elite performance and share his story. Get it now – only from GORUCK: GR1 Skate Ruck – USA – Overview Rucksacks from GORUCK are super tough and are known to have a Bombproof Laptop Compartment, and the GR1 Skate Ruck also features it. This compartment is next to your back with extra reinforcement, and has a false bottom so your laptop won’t even notice when you set your ruck down. The ruck has a removable, rigid plastic frame sheet that stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to hold more weight comfortably. The GR1 Skate Ruck is water resistant and utilizes YKK zippers [Read more …]

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GORUCK Field Pocket Roundup

Get better organization in your GR1 or GR2 rucksack with these GORUCK Field Pockets. If you are on the go and always have to bring electronics and some fragile gear with you, field pockets from GORUCK are perfect for you. GORUCK builds the toughest and the best rucking gear and started training, Events, and GORUCK Clubs to empower communities. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: GORUCK Field Pockets – Overview GORUCK products and gear are known for bulletproof durability, and these field pockets are not exempt—they are also not lightweight. They can work both inside and outside the bag and separate your items from the main part of your rucksack. Field pockets lay flat and have a zipper that aligns in the middle of the depth of the pocket. They have three pockets inside, look very minimal outside, and have sturdy zippers. They can carry your clothes but is not really practical since they are padded that provide added bulk. Check out our GR1 Field Pocket Review if you want to find out how [Read more …]

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GORUCK Gear from Rogue

We love GORUCK gear – it’s purpose made for the ruck march (fitness through rucking). But they are often OUT OF STOCK on some of their popular items. Is there ANYWHERE else you can get GORUCK gear from? Yep – Rogue Fitness carries much of the essential GORUCK rucking gear. For example, here’s the GORUCK Rucker 4 from Rogue. Just by getting a backpack, putting on some weight inside, and then walking, you get a cardio exercise without burpees and jump ropes. This simple exercise is called rucking and provides you with numerous benefits minus brutal movements. Generally speaking, GORUCK is going to have a bigger selection of colors and styles – BUT if Rogue has it in stock, and it’s the style you want – GET IT FROM ROGUE! Want it? Here are some of the styles you can get now (at Rogue): Rucker 4 Available Now – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. Here’s what we found: The Rucker 4.0 is an evolution of the Rucker 3.0—it now has a better frame sheet, [Read more …]

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GR1 Ruck Now Available in Woodland Camo

Let’s take a look at the GR1 Ruck in Camo Colors. GR1 is the most rugged and most durable rucksack ever built by the maker of the best, most rigid rucking gear — GORUCK. It has been proven to Special Forces’ standards for over a decade at the GORUCK Challenge and is synonymous with the finest of American manufacturing. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at. Get these now from GORUCK, but if history is any indicator, the Woodland option is going to be an OCCASIONAL item at best – so get it while you can! GR1 Ruck in Camo Colors – Overview GR1 is extremely solid. It has a Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back and has a false bottom so that your laptop won’t even notice when you set your ruck down. It is extra reinforced using YKK zippers with a silent, glove-friendly zipper pull constructed from a parachute 550 cord. The shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably. GR1 is tough and is even [Read more …]

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Best GORUCK Rucksack

Got rucksack? Let’s take a look at the various Best Rucksacks from GORUCK. Rucking is walking as slow or as fast as you want with some weight. If you are rucking for the first time and you are unsure, you can start with 20 lbs, and better do it with someone — be it a friend or a dog. You can burn up to 3x more calories in rucking than in walking, and it makes your heart pumps faster for increased circulation. But – these backpacks make for fantastic Every Day Carry (EDC) and travel too. Here’s a selection of the gear available now from GORUCK. We’ll help you decide which is the right model for you. Let’s put these awesome backpacks to the test and find out which is the best – for you. Rucksacks from GORUCK – Overview Whether you are training, rucking, or traveling, rucksacks are created to efficiently hold a good deal of weight. Rucksacks last for a long time and have military origins in heavy load carriage. They are developed and proven in the most [Read more …]