How To Start Rucking

Rucking Is

Walking with Weight

Rucking is Low-Impact Strength Training

  • Build FULL-BODY STRENGTH
  • Burns 3x More Calories Than Walking
  • Boost Your Confidence
  • Increase Bone Density
  • Improve Your Mood

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Why You Should Ruck

Boost Your Mood

Exercise is a natural anti-depressant and getting outside helps even more.

Build Strength

Rucking is a form of resistance training which helps build full-body strength.

Get Social

It's a social thing! Rucking brings people together.

Low Impact Exercise

Rucking is an effective way to increase bone mineral density which is an important factor for health and longevity.

Pet Friendly

Rucking is the perfect activity to do along with your furry friend to help with both your health and fitness.

Increase Bone Density

Rucking is an effective way to increase bone mineral density which is an important factor for health and longevity.

How to Start Rucking

Carry Weight Properly

Use a pack designed to keep the plates in a safe position high on your back and close to your body. Make sure the weight it secured tightly and does not move around.

Start Walking

Keep an upright posture as you walk with relaxed shoulders. The weight of the pack will naturally roll your shoulders back into proper position. Keep your core engaged as you walk or hike.

Slowly Increase Weight and Distance

Start with 10 to 20 pounds a few times per week. As you develop more strength add weight and go for longer distances. Take the time to stretch and work mobility afterwards. Have fun and stay wild!

Ruck Safely

Our rucking backpack system is specifically designed for rucking. Ruck comfortably and enjoy

Gear up with everything you need to start Rucking today!

Customer Reviews

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Andrew Hewett
Easy wear

With the design more like a running vest it wears easily. Hugs the chest with only a little pressure across the shoulder. The bag also runs well without much bouncing.

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J.Z.
Transformative

This pack is by far the best on the market. I’ve tried a few others and this pack makes rucking comfortable. I only have to fight the weight, not being choked out by an ill fitting painful pack! Great design!

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Shawn S
Very comfortable, a little big

I’m 5’2” 150# 62 year old woman. I have the S/M pack.

Overall super comfortable. Distributes the weight really well. Great design!!

My issues- all the straps are as short as they will go so no way to tighten up. Also, lots of extra strappy material flopping around.

That’s more of an OCD esthetic thing tho and doesn’t affect the function. Looking forward to getting “wild”

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O.L.
This Ruck Rocks!

The Wild Gym Ruck is so comfortable, smartly designed, rugged, and worth every single penny! Don't bother messing around with any old backpack or other super high priced brand. I recently discovered rucking (as a 57 year old female) and knew right away it would fit seamlessly into my fitness routine. It has been a game changer! By progressing smartly, I am amazed at my ability to carry the weight and how great it feels during and after a ruck. This pack makes all the difference! I don't dread the next ruck. I look forward to it! I am so happy I chose to support the awesome people who created Wild Gym.

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Larry Wentrcek
New to rucking

Received my first ruck bag it fits much better than the old 1970s backpack I was using. Appears to be a very high quality product.