If you are thinking of joining a ruck for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions. One of them probably is:
“What do I need?!?”
In fact, I’m going to bet that this is your biggest question, and possibly one that is holding you back from joining us. So, we’ve put together a list of things you will need or may like to have.
- Ruck/Backpack
- We all wear a backpack, a weight is optional
- Ruck Plate or weight (if you’d like a more challenging ruck)
- Hiking Boots/Trail Shoes
- Wool Socks
- Hydration System
- Weather appropriate gear (Hat & Gloves for cold weather, sun protection in warmer weather)
- Bug Spray
- Food and Snacks
- Fuel: Salt pills, Cliff Bars, Trail mix, electrolyte drinks (ie. gatorade)
- TP
- Zip Lock Bag
As you ruck more, you’ll figure out more things that you prefer to have and what you don’t personally need.
Here are our favorite resources for gear:
Boots: Merrill, Columbia, Hoka,. Oboz
https://www.roadrunnersports.com/
https://www.rei.com/ *Look at the REI outlet for open box footwear
Socks: SmartWool, REI, Darn Tough
Ruck: GORUCK
Weight: Titan Fitness makes a more affordable weighted plate than GORUCK
https://www.titan.fitness/search?q=weighted%20plates
If you have any questions about what you’ll need for your first ruck, feel free to contact us at Info.Inglorious.Ruckers@gmail.com or with a DM on our instagram account https://www.instagram.com/inglorious_ruckers/
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