Pros

Intentional rucking design

Extra lumbar padding

Dedicated rucking plate sleeve keeps weight high and tight

Cons

Hip belt not included

You’ve probably seen GoRuck’s packs somewhere in your IG feed— the brand is favored by a certain group of training professionals that are both prolific and public in their love of GoRuck’s products. When that happens, it’s natural to start feeling like it’s too much of a good thing. So does the brand live up to the hype? Short answer: absolutely. We found that in a sea of great backpacks, GoRuck’s range was best suited for rucking-specific activities.

The Rucker 5.0 in particular emerged as a winner. The padding blends the comfortable and the practical, with an extra 10 mm of EVA foam padding along the bottom section of the back panel supports the natural curve of your back and helps relieve pressure and balance weight.…