When you start shopping for rucking gear, you quickly run into a choice that trips up almost every beginner: do you want a compact plate carrier, or a full-size rucking backpack? They look different,...

If you're shopping for a compact rucking pack, two names keep coming up: GORUCK and Polyfit. Both make a minimalist, plate-carrier–style backpack that keeps the weight high and tight against your...

Most of us spend our days hunched over something, a laptop, a phone, a steering wheel. Shoulders rounded forward, head drifting toward the screen, upper back slowly curling into a question mark. So...

So you've decided to start rucking. Maybe you've read about the benefits, maybe a friend got you into it, or maybe you just want a simple way to get fitter without spending hours in a gym. Either...

Ever stood in your hallway, looking at a loaded rucksack on one side and a weighted vest on the other, wondering which one will actually get you fitter? You're not alone. It's one of the most common...

Photo Credit: Lance Goyke While rucking can contribute to leg strength and endurance, it should not replace leg day exercises due to differences in muscle isolation, movement variety, weight...