Check that link today. $21.49 for 40lbs sheeesh

I use them occasionally. They are light and stable. However I’ve come to embrace the wide toe box of the MacKalls for uneven terrain and Topos for road.

Shipping is free in that vest right now

Wait until you figure shipping on that 150lb vest.

You also don’t need anywhere near that amount of weight. Most people are best served in the 10-15kg range.

Your rig is sweet!!

I love it. You solved many of the shortcomings of a regular backpack.

The advantage of a dedicated Rucking pack, external frame pack, or hunting pack is the weight is set high up on your back.

This allows you to carry it more comfortably and reduces the tendency to lean forward.

I am cheap and rigged a used baby carrier backpack frame to carry the weight high and thus has been extremely more comfortable than regular backpack with weights on the bottom. Also being able to do some of the walk with the weight on the hip belt helps as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rucking/s/jHkGMpriXB

The advantage of a dedicated Rucking pack, external frame pack, or hunting pack is the weight is set high up on your back.

This allows you to carry it more comfortably and reduces the tendency to lean forward.

I am cheap and rigged a used baby carrier backpack frame to carry the weight high and thus has been extremely more comfortable than regular backpack with weights on the bottom. Also being able to do some of the walk with the weight on the hip belt helps as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rucking/s/jHkGMpriXB

The advantage of a dedicated Rucking pack, external frame pack, or hunting pack is the weight is set high up on your back.

This allows you to carry it more comfortably and reduces the tendency to lean forward.

I am cheap and rigged a used baby carrier backpack frame to carry the weight high and thus has been extremely more comfortable than regular backpack with weights on the bottom. Also being able to do some of the walk with the weight on the hip belt helps as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rucking/s/jHkGMpriXB

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I've been using a 30lb vest I got from Amazon? Should I go up in weight and invest in a sack?

Any time you do something new you should expect a regression and acclimation period. Same is true for trying new movements in the gym, or breaking in a new pair of boots.

This new backpack places tension on your neck and shoulders differently than your old one did, abrades your skin differently, etc.

Be wary of the difference between getting used to the new bag and actual problems with it. But give yourself a few rucks.

I’d check any local military surplus store and potentially find a genuine Alice. I think they can be found for well under $100 and the radio pouch can hold weight very well and nice and high.

The contents of bowels also do not count.

Choosing a pack is like finding the right pair of shoes—what works for someone else might not suit you. However, padded shoulder straps are essential, especially if you're traveling longer distances or carrying significant weight. I'd recommend using sand rather than plates, as plates can feel awkward and uncomfortable. Just fill a hessian bag with sand and wrap it securely with duct tape. If it becomes too uncomfortable, you can always empty some out. Also, keeping the weight up high on your back tends to help as well. Military packs work well for starting out. They can be relatively cheap, and are built for this type of work. Upgrade when you know what works well for you.

I bought a GORUCK 4.0 for $175 (had to buy an expensive plate) but.. it was well worth it. The bag makes all the difference. Currently at 30lbs

I don’t think anybody should be starting at those weights. I’m not an expert by any stretch but it took me a couple months for my shoulders to get used to 45#. 150 would have broken my ankle on a root or rock for sure

No experience with this model. For heavy vests I like the Xvest 84 then adding a heavy back pack when I want added weight. 84lbs with a 40-50lb pack was my max after a few years while weighing ~200lbs.

So 150lbs is also a ton of weight for a beginner and a ton of weight for most people unless starting from a high overall weight.

Are you 250-300lbs? Then 150lbs is a good amount. If not then it’s probably too much.

If you're pregnant with a human being inside of you then aren't you always rucking every time you walk someplace

Seconding Ctactical - I got ct 15 for 75$ - perfect (using a 20 yes for all and a leg weight and a sweatshirt for 30~)

Ctactical

I got a CT15 V3.0 BACKPACK - 500D CORDURA - which, at 75$ new, is unbeatable as far as I can see Nice wide padded straps - would do 10kg like nothing

Umm, no.

If by "something similar" you mean my IOTV, yes. If you only mean commercial vests like that specifically, not so much.

My issued assault pack was good enough for Bataan a couple weeks ago with 45lbs in it. The MOLLE one at the bottom should do just fine.

I used 3 house bricks stacked in a pillowcase and then cloth / gaffer taped it tight. It’s heavy and not bulky or squishy.