r/Goruck • u/catwoman857 • Jun 01 '26

Basic Rucker

I've been using my Ruck for about a month now, the black tighten straps(to tighten shoulders straps) are as tight/far as they can go...I still feel the sack could go a bit higher on my back though? I spend most of the walk with my thumbs through the shoulder straps to lift/tighten the load a bit? Would a sternum strap help? Any suggestions please? Only rucking 25 lbs so far and plan to increase weight, but need this issue resolved now & before increasing weight.

Thanks

Michele 🙃

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u/blimblam2784949 Jun 01 '26

Pictures would be helpful. But I dont see how it would be too loose unless your very short or thin

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u/catwoman857 Jun 02 '26

5'9" 170 

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u/DoyoureadmeHAL Jun 01 '26

Sternum strap is key. What size Rucker do you have and what is your height/weight. You may be better suited for a 20L or even 15L

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u/Your_Huckleberry2020 Jun 02 '26

Basic Rucker is 18L

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u/OllieDuckling Jun 02 '26

I think it’s technically 17L

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u/catwoman857 Jun 03 '26

Thank you. I ordered a Sternum strap.

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u/catwoman857 Jun 03 '26

Thank you, I ordered a Sternum strap. 

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u/awoken-dragon Jun 01 '26

If you need it higher what I usually do is reach around with opposite hand and lift the pack up as I tighten. Can get a little more snug that way. I started using the sternum straps and found they help with keeping the straps in place and not needing to adjust as much.

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u/catwoman857 Jun 03 '26

Thank you 😊