GoRuck's Bestselling Rucksack Is $80 Off During the Brand's Summer Sale, and It Just Got a Major Upgrade

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GoRuck Rucker 5.0, $185 (was $265)

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Military training exercises don’t usually crossover into mainstream fitness (for good reason), but rucking is the exception, with coaches and researchers continuing to point to it as a way to build strength and cardio without the joint pounding that comes with running. GoRuck built its entire business around that shift, and its Rucker line is still the default recommendation for anyone getting into rucking. As part of GoRuck’s X-Mas in July sale, the newly released Rucker 5.0 is 30% off. 

The $265 GoRuck Rucker 5 is down to $185 on the brand’s site, and sales like this really don’t happen often, especially for bestsellers. All six colorways are on sale for the same price, and you can choose between the 20L and 25L versions at no extra cost.

GoRuck Rucker 5.0, $185 (was $265) at GoRuck

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Material: 1000D Cordura body, 210D HT Cordura back panel, and strap underside
• Capacity: 20L or 25L, dual elevated pockets hold up to 75 lbs of ruck plates
• Features: Magnetic internal pockets, built-in frame sheet, padded straps, lumbar support panel, Molle webbing
• Best For: Rucking workouts, weighted hikes, functional fitness training

Rucking is pretty straightforward: it's walking with a weighted vest on your back, which adds extra resistance to your workouts and burns roughly three times more calories than walking alone. The Rucker 5 itself is also straightforward. It's just a backpack you load with up to 75 pounds of flat, square weight plates and use for hiking and fitness. 

In this latest iteration, the 5.0 rucksack, GoRuck has added magnetic pockets to replace velcro (making it much smoother), along with elevated ruck plate pockets to keep the weight higher and tighter on your shoulders to prevent lower-back strain. 

Most beginners start with 20 to 30 pounds and scale up in 10-pound increments, making the 20L rucker paired with a 20-pound plate the standard entry setup. Runners cross-training, lifters seeking low-impact cardio, and anyone trying to get back into working out after a break will benefit most from this setup.

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What Shoppers Are Saying

This rucksack has earned its 4.8-star rating, with one shopper writing, “Nothing compared to this bag as far as feel of durability and comfort for an extended ruck.” A second reviewer said, “Feels solid, straps are comfortable even loaded up, nothing shifting or wearing weird yet.”

If you’ve tried rucking before but it didn’t feel right or comfortable, many have found that the Rucker 5 changes that. One shopper who tried rucking in the past and found it uncomfortable tried the Rucker 5 and wrote, “It is definitely worth the money, and it’s like comparing night to day in terms of comfort and performance” compared to other options. 

The GoRuck Rucker 5 is still top dog for a reason, and now that it’s $80 off, it’s a great time to see what the hype is all about. Just keep in mind that you have until July 15 to grab it on sale. 

Also Check Out

• Curved Ruck Plates, $46 (was $65) at GoRuck
• Rucking Weight Vest, $109 (was $155) at GoRuck
• Ruck Plate Carrier 3.0, $81 (was $115) at GoRuck

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