GORUCK Weight Vest Review

[@AlreadyZed]

Thanks for the in depth review, mine comes next week and I'm pretty excited. I kind of like that it doesn't have the cover on the front, gives you the flexibility to easily change the tightness of the vest during a workout depending on what you're doing. I always have it looser during Murph when not running.

[@Rucking]

Yo! This is a great observation.

[@tawaitai]

Only caveat would be grit & grass would get trapped in the Velcro and that is a PITA to clean.

[@dimasestrada3353]

I ordered 2, 10lbs ruck sandbags. Plan to fill with sand and or just gravel. I think it would be more comfortable and fitting.

[@Rucking]

Let me know how that goes.

[@jjaayyttee]

I just ordered the vest and I’m interested in the sandbags. How are they? Can you make them heavier than 10lbs?

[@tawaitai]

I would guess that gravity would force sand to bottom with movement and make it somewhat uncomfortable or bulged? Let us know how it worked out with sand bags👍🏽

[@moellered]

I can confirm the GORUCK 10lbs plates do not move when it’s secured in the weight vest.

[@Rucking]

Nice. Thanks for the intel.

[@Given2Fly7173]

Can’t wait to get this one because the standard plate carrier with the weight in the back is kind of annoying for long rucks because the straps start digging into your sides!!

[@Rucking]

You’ll love this!

[@Huggy619]

Great review man. I’m actually going to send my GoRuck plates back now. I like the Echo plate idea. I, as well, am very curious about why they wouldn’t have the flap in front that flops down and why they wouldn’t load the plates from the top. All around good product tho.

[@Rucking]

Yeah, Echo plates are the way to go. I absolutely love this weight vest. I think it’s hands down the best on the market.

[@frankcolletti8463]

​@@RuckingHi Rucking Can you please have Goruck make ECHO weight plate's for the training vest I'm very surprised Goruck hasn't done that yet. Thank you

[@BUDS228]

Thank you for the review. Do you feel the plates are high enough on your chest and back; ie: they don’t sag down? I’m in between this vest and Wolf Tactical. Looking for maximal shoulder comfort.

[@Rucking]

If have no issues with it. Used it for lots of workouts and been very happy with the feel.

[@HBnupe]

Nice review. Answered all my questions I had about the item, I do wonder if there's much of a difference in perceived balance when you put the 30# in the front and 20# in the back of vice versa?

[@Rucking]

I didn't think about it when I was loading. Just threw them in. But, yeah, I bet is feels different and makes workouts different based on loading. That might be fun to play around with.

[@cdh3671]

I have the weight vest and i have switched out 20/30 plates like you said and it makes a notable diff. I have noticed it is better to have the heavier weight on your back as it makes breathing a bit easier. Also when doing push ups the heavier weight being on your back is more natural than it being on your chest and hanging down.

[@tawaitai]

@@cdh3671 logically 20 front and 30 rear makes sense, although I would prefer it balanced.

[@mattvalade2609]

Wanted before the video Need it now having watched it

[@Rucking]

But, did you get it?

[@RunwithBrad]

Great review, I was so curious how the weights went int he vest. I still can’t decide though about plate carrier and vest. I have a 30lb plate and I like the bundle you can do with plate carrier

[@Rucking]

Ultimately depends on what you want to do. I look at the RPC as a ruck without the ruck. If you're looking at CrossFit type stuff, weight vest is better.

[@tawaitai]

Are you able to move the inner velcro flap to the underside and flip-up forward over cummerbund to secure plate and also protect and have a cleaner look?

[@Rucking]

No. The Velcro is only on one side and so there isn’t a way to connect it like you describe. That said I have grown to appreciate the ability to adjust the tightness during the middle of a run or a work out. If I had it pulled up like you described I would not have the ability to make any adjustments.

[@AndrewMichaelCoastalHavenGroup]

Thanks for posting! I'm new to "Rucking." Have you tried the Rogue Plate Carrier? If so which one do you like better and why?

[@Rucking]

This is the best on the market. The 210d material on the inside is a game changer. So much more comfortable than other vests.

[@AndrewMichaelCoastalHavenGroup]

@@Rucking, thanks! Do they still make a plate carrier that holds plates in the front and back or just on your back?

[@Rucking]

@@AndrewMichaelCoastalHavenGroup they make both. Inventory varies.

[@Cjones322]

Thank you! Just got mine. Love it!

[@Rucking]

Glad to hear it!

[@Cjones322]

I got 2 25lb plates. That was the best decision I could make at the time. 25 for hills and being nimble. 50 for stationary workouts. Any advice would be 😎

[@Rucking]

@@Cjones322 no advice… just add weight, move, and do the work.

[@kmazzanti]

Hey Ruck Dot Beer, how would you compare this to the backpack style Go Ruck product? I’m in the market and have heard guys talk about how the backpack style seems to be better overall for back/spine/posture versus the vest. Also, can you use this weight vest for a Go Ruck event? Thanks for your info and the effort you put into your channel!

[@Rucking]

For a GORUCK event you have to have a backpack. Doesn’t have to be GORUCK brand, but they are built for them. As for which is better for the spine/back/etc… they are just different. I doubt I could argue one is better in that regard. They are just different ways to carry weight. I prefer the vest for running and high intensity exercise because it is close to my body. For rucking, and goruck events, backpack is better.

[@conorokmin4060]

Thanks for the review of this vest. Do you think there’s enough room to squeeze a 20lb echo plate and a 10lb echo plate in the same compartment? Trying to find a way around Rogue not offering a 30lb echo plate. Thanks!

[@Rucking]

Probably.

[@Mav0585]

Can you use this to ruck and also train? Or Do you need two separate vests for each activity?

[@Rucking]

On a very technical level rucking is walking with a weighted backpack. The fact that the vest has weight on the front and the back “technically “isn’t rucking. But, if we’re not splitting hairs, and you can get the vest heavy enough for yourself then yeah you’re going to get a lot of benefit from walking with a weighted vest.

[@ManUPLifeCoaching]

Hey man, great review. Got my vest in and couldn't work out logistics, so I appreciate the hell out of this video. I do have a few questions for you, if you wouldn't mind: 1) I noticed you put the 30 in front and the 20 on the back. I was wondering about that -- like why not the heavier plate on the back? Or does it even matter? 2) Following that same reasoning: does the vest necessarily *need* a plate in front and back simultaneously, like for a balanced load? I had the idea I could just pop a 30lb plate into the back, cinch up, and go get a ruck in..... like the plate carrier. [I'm still waiting for my 2x) 30lb plates to arrive. I have a 45lb from GoRUCK that I use in my Rucker 25L, along with a couple 20's from Titan Fitness that are too long to fit this vest.] 3) Last question. I'm a medium sized guy -- not skinny, not enormous -- about a 46" chest. I tried it on and it fit fine without weights. I noticed there are adjustable buckles on the shoulders, and that you can access the Velcro shoulder straps from under the back flap if you want to adjust height. Any real reason to fool with that? (I'd rather not...lol). Thanks in advance man. Anything I can do to show my appreciation, let me know.

[@Rucking]

1. I didn't think about it for the video. Just happened that way. I think you can mix it up and it will give you a different stimulus. Constantly varied is the spice of life. 2. Could work. But, I have a ruck plate carrier (and a ruck) if I want to do that. 3. Only mess with it if you need to. If using the GORUCK plates, they'll fill up the space a lot more than the Rogue. It is a pretty big difference. Adjust as needed.

[@ManUPLifeCoaching]

@@Rucking Sounds good! Thanks man. 🙏👊

[@wongfit]

Does the vest bounce while running? I have a rogue plate carrier with the contoured plates, still bounces even when strapped tight. I may try the go ruck. How about burpees? Probably same issue.

[@Rucking]

When I have it locked down, there is very little movement.

[@xiiiv4093]

You sir are a god damn monster, 50lbs!

[@Rucking]

Thanks.

[@rooks5996]

Can the long plates fit in these weight vest?? the 30lbs or the 45lbs? or would only the standard size work for these?

[@Rucking]

Long ones won’t fit. Sorry.

[@Bsaunders17]

I have the 30lb plates from go ruck and they fit fine

[@shayanvaghefi5496]

So helpful 🙌

[@Rucking]

Glad to hear it!

[@TrevorTheRBLXGamer78]

Have you tried the Bear Komplex vest?

[@Rucking]

Not personally. Couple people at my gym have them. The more I use the GORUCK one, the more I'm convinced it is nicer than the others out there.

[@TreyMcClain1]

Do you find that you no longer need or use the Plate Carrier 2.0 since getting this vest?

[@Rucking]

Plate carrier is an easy grab when walking the dog or something like that (my wife often does this). If I'm doing a CrossFit type workout, I'm gonna use the vest. Hope that helps.

[@TreyMcClain1]

@@Rucking Helps a lot. Thanks for the reply and for making these videos.

[@captaina4458]

My biggest concerns is how does it fit on the big boys.

[@Rucking]

Adjustable strap can go pretty wide. That's about all the help this twig can offer.

[@perrinwolf2006]

How big? I wear a XXXL in tee shirts and I'm having a hard time getting the vest to properly hold. I just got my vest yesterday, They need to offer larger size strap for larger folk. It does feel better than the ruck plate ruck I have. Only tested it with one plate on back.

[@jayt5346]

You must really hate yourself with all that weight 😭😭😭 Gonna do the same thing when I get mine 😎 Great review

[@petermitchell7851]

Yo those are some wild pull-ups for 50lbs. Noice!

[@Rucking]

Thanks.

[@AllThingsZz]

How well does it conceal under your clothes?

[@Rucking]

Haven't done it, but probably not very well. It would be evident that you're wearing a vest.

[@lennylink8772]

That Velcro on the front is totally ridiculous and not thought out

[@Rucking]

After more than a year of use, I disagree. No issues here.

[@bull5919]

cheaper to buy the rougue plates with shipping save around $30

[@Rucking]

Rogue are nicer in the vest as well. Contour for the win.

[@edpatronick8472]

Are those still available? If so where?

[@Rucking]

They pop up on GORUCK from time to time. And, ebay.

[@bull5919]

failed to show shoulder strap adjustments and actually how the weights are secured

[@Rucking]

My bad.