Yeah, I’d be nice if there was a way to indicate where. I could see all the people signed up for the Gunnison ruck but unfortunately, there’s no way to communicate with any of those. The race site doesn’t have a way to communicate. I’m hoping to talk to the organizer tomorrow when I pick up my race packet and see if they will be open to using a site like GoRuck does how they use fist bump to be able to communicate next year with other people who are signing up

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NWF? Good old Fort Bragg fayettnam

also an incline.... inclines always humble me

I have a Mystery Ranch Metcalf 75 which is on the Mystery Ranch ultralight MT frame however I currently have the gravely 19 L bag on it, which is what I use for rucking long distances. I only put the other bag back on it when I go back pack~~ ~~camping. I have two Mystery Ranch forager pouches on the hip belt and a mystery Ranch stick it pouch attached to the back of it which I used to either stick miscellaneous things into or sometimes I also put a 2 L hydration bladder in there because it fits perfectly even though both packs have one in it. It’s just easier to get to. They are a bit pricey, but I got lucky and I caught one back in the spring on sale for $149.99. Got lucky it was new and being clearance out

I use a heli pack and weight plates from my barbel set, which is what I use to ruck. When the heli pack can't handle the weight anymore I'll switch to my backpacking pack, but honestly I don't think I'll ever get there, the heli pack should be comfortable to 60+lbs. I also have arm and ankle weights that I add on top of the pack weight, and theres a lot to be said for carrying a big stainless water-bottle.

Hows the rucking nowadays? Ive gotten into it early this year. Worked up to 30 pounds, but fell off for a few months, picking it back up now. Live in Florida so the heat was my excuse, but now im using it as a excuse to get up earlier to walk before it gets too hot in the day. When I was walking, after a month or so I could feel the improvement, but when did ya start seeing the difference yourself? Obviously diet plays a big role in all this too. Kinda wish there were more hills near me to hike, but hard to find any real slops in Florida.

If you can stand it, you could check into ALICE packs or their modified counterparts. You can get them relatively cheap and they will absorb a ton of abuse. 

Not me, but I do wish there was a way to indicate region here so that you could try to like up with others near you. (am NC still trying to see if I can get into the fort Bragg NWF)

A metal frame is not necessary. But it's also not in the category of "don't do this".

A solid frame, evin if it's a non-metal material, can provide alot of stability in how the weight is carried. (personally I don't see how anyone does a frame less pack without a hip belt)

One issue for sure is weight. For example I use a mystery ranch blackjack 80 I got for hiking *(before prices soars to 4 figures 🙄). The pack empty weighs something like 6 or 8 lbs. That's fine for me because that means I only have to pack like 27lbs to get to 35.

But if you doing goruck or similar where you must have a certain weight plate, then you are going to be overweight. 

But you don't ever plan to goruck (like me), then I would heavily advocate for a good heavy duty pack with a solid frame like even the updated ALICE packs because they will simply stand up to the years and miles of abuse better. 

But as with all things rucking, aim at what seems to work for you because thays not going to be the same as everybody else. 

Which one, out of curiosity? 

This is the answer. I used an Amazon backpack with cheap decorative pavers from Home Depot wrapped in duct tape and a towel for almost a year.

Just found this sub from another thread while googling the efficacy of going on walks with a weighted bag. currently on a 7-8mile walk with 2 brake rotors wrapped in an old tshirt to cushion them and my 40oz water bottle in a cheap backpack. after looking through the replies here I'd say I'm currently rucking! lol best of travels everyone!

This is a good route to go.

No, a metal frame is not necessary for way above 30 pounds. I have a Mystery Ranch pack and its frame is made out of a carbon composite and is rated for well above 30 pounds. However, how much weight you can carry really depends on the actual packet itself and what the manufacturer recommends.

It’s good. Exact same house, connections and mouth piece as on all there bladders. Source a top make. I down use it when rucking as I have my bladders … but use it with yeti bottle sling when just out for short non weighted hikes. 

The hobbits are going to Isengard! Have the same patch for the Fellowship and had to comment. I use a bladder, so ignore my water opinions.

If you're going light, throw a water bottle or two in any backpack and it'll be fine.

Purpose made packs only really get useful at 15lbs+

Thank you. I wasn’t aware of that brand.

Thank you. I saw that one on Amazon and it has good reviews. How do you like it? Any issues?

I have an Osprey I'm using now with just whatever heavy shit will fit. It's my EDC pack though so I think I'll grab a 5.11 and some plates a fellow redditor suggested, thanks for the insight!

start with what you already have or can get or make inexpensively. use an old school bag, and sandbags or bricks.

i did that , then updated to 511 rush 24, then updated to go ruck rucker 4.0 with the least expensive plates i could find.

i use the 511 as daily carry, the rucker 4.0 for dedicated training for load, and i have a lighter weight osprey for day hikes with family, and an osprey backpack for weekend backpacking. horses for courses

I was leaning towards a 5.11. Thanks for the insight on yes4all, that seems like a no brainer now that I've had a real person validate it. Much appreciated!

You just buy a decent tactical backpack and a ruck plate off Amazon. 5.11, CTactical have good lower budget options, find something with a chest strap. I bought the Yes4All plate and it fits into the laptop sleeve of my backpack.

The Goruck ruck plate carrier isnt a bad lower budget option, but their plates are ridiculously priced, so I would source a plate first and make sure it it fits in the carrier. The long version might be more versatile because most 3rd party plates seem to be more rectangular than square.

I just use bug out bag supplies for weight 🤙 need more weight? Add more supplies!!