GORUCK M22 Pack pocket for water bottle
Exercise Equipment

GORUCK M22 Backpack

GORUCK has a new form-factor for a back pack. Here’s the GORUCK M22 Pack. It’s inspired by some gear used in WWII. The GORUCK M22 is inspired by the original M1945 pack system with two packs strapped together. The M1945 was a soldier’s Approach Pack when carried together. Soldiers approached their target carrying this pack, and once they caught their target, the Approach Pack was separated to take only fewer essentials, such as hydration, weaponry, or rations. This was their Assault Bag and was packed out for a victorious attack. GORUCK M22 Backpack: GORUCK M22 Pack – Overview The M1945 was named after the year it was manufactured and issued. It was used for long movements and had more pockets [Read more …]

GORUCK Rucker 4 frogskin internal
Rucking

Rucker with Camo Interior

Let’s take a look at the Rucker with Camo Interior. No other rucksack can match the comfort the Rucker 4 has. It is purpose-built for rucking and rucksack training and is now upgraded to make it even easier to maintain your equipment. Rucker is the tool to get stronger, one rep and one mile at a time if you train hard on dirt, grass, and concrete. From GORUCK: Rucker with Camo Interior – Overview GORUCK replaced the interior zippers with velcro and removed the front exterior zipper pocket, making your rucksack more durable and long-lasting. It has upgraded padding on the top of the plate pocket for bear crawls and has lumbar padding that supports the natural curve of your [Read more …]

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA challenge
Rucking

GORUCK GR0

Looking for a smaller rucksack? The GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack is only 16L (Liters). Smaller but in every way tougher, the GORUCK GR0 is made to rock your day hike or any day activity. The craftsmanship of this ruck will tell it will last for a long time and stand up to whatever abuse the gym, mountains, cities, and jungles throw at it. GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – Overview GR1 is the toughest rucksack ever built. Now make it smaller, and you get the GORUCK GR0. It was previously known as the Echo and is made for smaller frames and minimalist EDC. GORUCK GR is compact, robust, efficient, and [Read more …]

Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag squats
Exercise Equipment

Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag

Want a versatile sandbag for training? Check out the Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag. A sandbag is not one of the equipment people think of when they want to do strength training. You will even probably opt to choose a barbell or dumbbells, which are the popular ones. But using a sandbag and incorporating it into your workout provides a unique experience because of its shifting weight. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue 3-in-1 Sandbag – Overview A sandbag is usually packed with sand, either through filler bags or directly. It is one of the most useful training tools you can use, as they are space-friendly, portable, and remarkably versatile. You can use it inside [Read more …]

King Kong CORE25 Backpack Desert worn
Exercise Equipment

CORE25 Gym Backpack from King Kong Apparel

King King apparel makes the best backpacks for the gym – and now the CORE25 Backpack is available.. If you are a lifter, you will not need to bring a huge bag the next time you go to the gym with this new backpack from King Kong. CORE25 is explicitly designed for lifters, but non-lifters can definitely benefit from it as well. This backpack offers versatility, flexibility, and durability, guaranteed to work as hard as you do. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE25 Backpack – Overview The CORE25 backpack offers you plenty of features giving it the right to be the ultimate gym bag. One of its most notable features is its Nylon [Read more …]

Rucking - walking or hiking with a loaded backpack - it's simple and effective.
Rucking

What is Rucking?

Rucking is walking with a loaded backpack – and not just in the woods! “Ruck”, short for “rucksack”, is military slang for a backpack. This is a cheap, simple exercise that burns calories and builds aerobic endurance due to the added weight. Rucking Tips – The basics Grab a backpack. Load it with about 10% of your bodyweight (as a beginner). You can use bricks, dumbbells, weight plates, or anything else that will fit. Walk – the distance and pace is up to you. Also known as foot marching, ruck marching, but usually just plain “rucking” – it’s deceptively effective. It sounds simple, but it can burn up to two times the number of calories when compared to an unweighted [Read more …]