BASIC RUCKER
We took all the lessons we've learned since 2008 about building rucks and pared them down to the essentials to create the Basic Rucker®.
When rucking, you want the weight high and tight on your back, and stable next to your body. You want comfortable shoulder straps not just when you first put your ruck on, but for the long haul and for years to come.
This ruck was designed for exactly one task: rucking. Add a 10, 20, or 30 LB Ruck Plate® to the elevated pocket inside, and get going.
The Basic Rucker® and all GORUCK gear comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
- Single interior plate pocket fits up to 30lb Ruck Plate®
- 2 side pockets to hold your water bottle, snacks, or gear.
- 20mm thick lumbar support (same as the Rucker 4.0)
- Top handle for easy carrying
- Hydration port and internal D-ring for your bladder
- ¾ zip closure for main compartment.
- 2” wide reflective strip for safely rucking in low light.
- Primary material: 420D Robic body, 840D Robic bottom
- Ruck Plate ® pocket: 9" x 11.5" x 1.38"
- 210D Cordura back panel
- Dimensions: 12”W x 18”H x 6”D
- Volume: 17L
- Weight: 2lbs 2oz
- 2.5” shoulder straps with MOLLE webbing
All GORUCK built gear, apparel, and footwear comes with GORUCK Scars Lifetime Guarantee.


HYDRATION READY
The Basic Rucker® features an elastic side pocket designed to fit slim water bottles. On longer rucks, you can clip your hydration bladder to the internal D-ring and use the hydration port for extra water, meaning you can go farther and recover better.

10, 20, OR 30LB RUCK PLATE® COMPATIBLE
Comfortably carry a standard-length 10, 20, or 30lb Ruck Plate® (or a 20+10), as well as any other gear, water, or layers you may need on your ruck. The weight sits high and tight on your back, which is important as you increase your distance and load as you get stronger.
If you're looking for something to carry a 45lb Ruck Plate, size up to a Rucker® 4.0