THE BASIC RUCKER

The simplest way to start rucking

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Built for One Job:

Rucking

Rucking is simple: put weight on your back and move. But doing it comfortably over time requires purpose-built gear. The Basic Rucker® was created for people who want to start rucking the right way, without paying for features they don’t need. It carries weight high and tight, stays comfortable over distance, and holds up to real use — exactly what a rucksack should do.

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COMFORTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS

Our proprietary, dual density foam is built to keep your shoulders and back feeling good under short and long rucks for years to come. The MOLLE webbing allows you to customize with a sternum strap, phone pouch, or other accessories of your choice

Reflective Strip for Visibility

It can be hard enough finding the time to work out, don’t be limited by the daylight hours. The Basic Rucker features a 2” reflective strip for safe rucking in low-light conditions.

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Easy-Access

Two side pockets on the Basic Rucker mean you can reach your stuff faster. One elastic pocket for a water bottle, and a sheath pocket for your phone, wallet, or snacks.

PROVEN MATERIALS

Ripstop ROBIC® is lightweight and water resistant while remaining tough as nails. Next to your skin on the underside of the straps and on the back panel, we use 210D CORDURA®, the same proven fabric from our Rucker 4.0 that does not irritate the skin when worn shirtless or with just a bra on.

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20MM RAISED LUMBAR SUPPORT

Who knew what a difference a little raised padding could make. This is the same feature on our proven Rucker 4.0. It helps contour to your spine and provides additional comfort to your tailbone or lower back.
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Beautiful and compact Rucker.

Beautiful and compact Rucker. The quality is excellent with plenty of space if you need to add other items including your camel bladder.

— Daisy

The best feeling yet on my body when rucking!

What a wonderful basic rucksack that fit well on the body. I also noticed that the weight distribution was very comfortable too. I hardly felt the 20 pound plate that I purchased and carried with the Basic Rucker.

— Elias

Nailed it.

Just what I was looking for. I didn’t need another backpack. Just something for my ruck plate, water bladder, jacket and some calories. Rides great on my back. I’m only 5’ 7” and it fits me right.

— John