Ruck Weights

I’m 57 years old and have been using my Wild Gym Feather Ruck for about a month now, and I absolutely love it.

This is my first ruck pack, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. From the first time I put it on, I could tell that comfort was a priority in the design. The fit is comfortable, the weight feels secure, and I really like the sleek, streamlined look of the Feather Ruck.

I currently ruck with 20 pounds, and the pack handles the weight extremely well. I’ve had no issues with discomfort or the pack shifting around, even during longer walks. It has quickly become something I look forward to using.

I also wanted to support the Wild Gym brand because I could tell Dan genuinely cared about making a ruck that was comfortable and functional—not just another weighted backpack.

The accessories are also very well made and thoughtfully designed. I added the clip-on case for my sunglasses, and it has been a great little addition. It’s convenient, accessible, and keeps my sunglasses right where I need them.

After a month of use, I can honestly say I’m very happy with my Feather Ruck. It’s comfortable, well designed, looks great, and has become an important part of my walking and fitness routine.

I’m really glad I chose Wild Gym for my first ruck!

Indianapolis, IN

Perfect way to train for heavy backpacking without actually carrying a bulky backpack . Super comfort. However, The small pocket strap in the back doesn't stay tight for long. Other than that, its an excellent rucking pack. I like that the shoulder harness is just that, a harness with the option to add bottle or a phone holder.

I've been really impressed with the Feather Ruck. It's incredibly comfortable—so comfortable, in fact, that it almost feels like I'm cheating during my workouts. The all-black design looks great and gives it a clean, rugged appearance.
The only improvement I'd suggest is making the belt strap pockets a little larger. I'm also still learning how to adjust the straps to keep the weight riding higher on my back, but I'm sure that will come with more use.
Overall, it's a well-built, comfortable ruck that I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for quality gear.

I have been looking at Wild Gym ruck packs from afar for so long. For mother's Day my wonderful spouse gave me a gift card so I bit the bullet and ordered the Feather Ruck with two plates. I will say at first it was uncomfortable but it was user error and now that it's completely dialed in to fit my small frame it's so comfortable. I am now officially addicted to rucking and will probably get the everyday ruck too. Can't say how much I love my Feather Ruck enough. I've included a pic showing how it's more of an extension of my body then a backpack that creates tension in your shoulders. Stay Wild!

My wife and I are thoroughly enjoying the extra padding in the Everyday Ruck Ultimate Bundle. We have used weighted vests and other rucking backpacks before, but these are much nicer and padded in the right spots. We are in our 60s and don't regret our purchase. We would recommend this product to everyone.

Love my everyday ruck! I had destroyed my north face backpack while rucking 50lbs. First time out, and easily handled 50lbs over a two hour/4.5 mile hike. Can’t wait to keep pushing, knowing my ruck won’t give up on me.

Ruck(sacks) were designed for soldiers to use, able to throw their packs off quickly. But for those of us, especially older folks, who walk for exercise & to help build bone & muscle, we don't need the weight on our shoulders, but on our hips-just like backpacking packs. Cleverly adjustable in all aspects, the pack designers at Kelty, Sierra Designs, etc. would be proud. I bought it first, my wife tried it, then we bought one for her. P.S. this may be the only ruck designed with the correct hip belt & adjustments that fine tune the fit.

I am 61, 6'2" tall, about 200#, and exceptionally fit for my age. I work out in the gym, do Pilates, and I have two Huskies which get at least 5 miles per day. They used to double that, but one is in rehab now, and we are limited on distance and speed. In order to keep the effort up, I dove into rucking. I was in the Marine Corps Infantry for 10 years, and I can recall going all day with a 60 lb. ALICE pack (which was a 20-year-old design back then), and it didn't feel good, but it didn't kill me... When I was in the Heavy Machine Gun platoon, adding a 75 lb. 50-cal receiver to the pack when it was my turn (the three choices were the receiver, the 37-lb tripod or the 25-lb barrel) was something I did (but never got used to), so carrying a heavy pack is not new to me, although that was 35 or so years ago.

The Feather is my 4th rucking pack. The first three (Amazon) all just about killed my shoulders after an hour at 40 lb. .I was able to deduce what they were doing wrong, and the third one (Gymnastics Power) was pretty nice except for the fatal flaw of keeping all the weight on my shoulders, and none on my waist.

Enter my search and finding the Feather. It took me a while to convince myself to spend that much, but I couldn't find anything else comparable, so I bit the bullet. I got it on a Friday afternoon and rapidly went from 30 lb. on my first ruck to 50 lb. on my 4th, between 2.5 and 3 miles each time. I am stable at 50 lb. now.

The concept is great. It is compact, close to my back, very adjustable, and keeps the weight on my hips, where it is supposed to be. Only two gripes so far.

The booster pack overhand knot stuff sounds like a work-around. The straps should be able to hold the max weight the booster is designed for without tying knots in them. Yeah, I tied the knots, but I'm not happy about it. Maybe a connector that has more friction either through thicker straps, or another "wave" (don't know the technical term) in the webbing connector, or something.

The pad in the middle of the back at the base of the straps is poorly shaped. I can't imagine that testers of all sizes put 60 lb. in the pack and went rucking and all gave a thumbs up. With 30 lb., I can feel the lower curves of the straps digging into my back, regardless of pack height adjustment. I have a picture in the photos with red lines to show where I mean. With 50 lb., they are distinctly uncomfortable, but not enough to stop me from using them.

I am about to compare the carrying comfort of the Feather to two high-end, fairly expensive backpacks. I understand that this is not "fair", but it was the best way to make the points I want to make.

My large backpacking pack is a Gregory Baltoro 65. If you look it up, and find a picture of the back, you will see a distinct difference between the contact patch for the upper back and the Feather - the Baltoro's straps are on the outside of the back pad, not the inside. If you can see the pictures, it is the orange pack. It would not be as easy to adjust, and probably more expensive to manufacture, but having straps that are on the outside of the back pad sure would feel a lot more comfortable, as long as 60 lb. of steel wasn't creating a hot spot regardless of putting them there. This pack retails for $270, $90 more than the Feather

My midweight pack is an Osprey Atmos AG 50, which is not a fair comparison with its floating design, but man is it comfortable! I am pretty sure I can feel the plates in the Feather pushing against my back at times, and a floating harness sure would keep them from doing that. This pack retails for $350, right about twice what the Feather goes for. It is the green pack in the photos

So, bottom line, after 30 miles, the Feather is the best-designed and most comfortable (and most expensive) rucking pack I've tried out of four, but I didn't expect workarounds, and avoidable discomfort in a pack explicitly designed for carrying 60 lb. of steel around for exercise.

I'm 6' 3" 245 lbs. I love to backpack and figured this rucking thing would be a good workout to prep me for longer trips. I freaking love this pack. I've tried on some of the others, but never felt the one I like more then this. I like how adjustable everything is, and I can have the weight sitting on my hips if I want (I split the weight about 50/50 on shoulders and hips). I was also nervous it would be able to hold a much as I wanted. With the expander kit it will hold 50 lbs easy. 30 lbs easy without the expander. Anyway... Be careful buying one of these... It might just turn you in to a rucker. And don't buy the weights from here. Way to expensive get them from Uncle Jeff ;) dimensions of the weights that will fit are in the pics.

I’ve been wearing an 11-lb weighted vest for several years on a daily 5K walk in my suburban neighborhood, which is slightly hilly, and occasionally in the nearby county park trails. I knew it was time to level up so I went into the market for a Ruck. An elite athlete whom I admire was raving about the Wild Gym ruck on Instagram and I reached out to learn more from her. Her opinion was all I needed and I went all in on the 20-lb Feather Ruck Bundle. It took a couple of days to get used to the new weight and to adjust to the more technical aspects of the gear, ie, straps, buckles, water, and phone accessories, but once I did, I was literally up and running…well, mostly walking, but I do plan to run in it and compete in Spartan DEKA Ruck events next year. I love my Ruck and highly recommend it!

This was such a great purchase! I love my backpack!!

I am loving the complete ruck system; with only one thing missing! I hike alone with my two dogs in Northern Michigan and I miss the whistle buckle from my North Face pack. It can easily be added to the chest strap for the complete ruck. It adds a nice safety and security when out living WILD!

Extremely well put together and is above and beyond the competition. I love using it. What I am most impressed about is the amazing customer service I received from them. They respond quickly and accurately and were so helpful. Very happy with my purchase!

I have used and reviewed multiple rucks/packs over the last year. I own quite a few. I recently received my wildgym co ruck, and it is by far, the best design on the market. The exterior is well thought out with adequate padding, dual chest straps, pockets, everything a rucker needs. The inside, the light weight aluminum frame SOLD me. It's amazing. There is no other ruck that is comparable on the market. I feel like wildgym knows what a rucker needs, and gave us exactly that.

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I have used my new pack only a few times without the plate (I did add a few books) just to get started. So far, it is very comfortable and roomy. I plan to add a water bladder, so I don’t have to bring plastic bottles. It did take me a few minutes to figure out all the straps, but there are lots of places to attach things.

Previous user of a popular hydration pack for rucking. It held my plate fine but the straps killed my shoulders and clavicles due to minimal padding. After completing 3 neighborhood rucks and 1 hike with my new Wild Gym Ruck (25lb load), I have experienced virtually no pack fatigue! I feel great afterwards and my recovery has been much smoother. I appreciate the storage options and the attention to detail on the construction. It is obvious that rucking experience has enabled such a well thought out, ergonomic masterpiece.

The WildGym ruck is meeting & exceeding all my expectations. It is so comfortable with the back padding and adjustable chest straps. I’ve used the 30Lbs plate weight as well as dumbbells in the pack to have my rucking experience; both ways work fantastic. The ruck design is extraordinary; sturdy material, light curved frame & pockets so I can carry my phone and keys. Lastly, the owner and WildGym staff has been exemplary responding quickly to my questions as well as providing support and mentoring (YouTube videos). With the WildGym ruck, I’m excited to get outdoors & get “wild”.

I tried an army tactical backpack. I noticed a lot of lower back discomfort with it and the weight shifted. When my Wild Gym arrived, I was stunned at the comfort of this pack! Nothing shifts, all the weight is evenly distributed! I had rotator cuff surgery in December, Rucking is great for bone healing and bone density . I highly recommend this pack!! Thank you Valorie Gerber for coaching me!!