How to Pack, Adjust, and Wear Your Ruck or Backpack

[@dmoke]

As an old knuckle dragging Jarhead, who is getting back into rucking after a 45 year hiatus, I enjoy your videos. Lots of good info to bring me back up to speed. Keep 'em comimg!

[@nckptrs1395441]

Just did a 5 miler/40# yesterday, one tip for civ or people rucking recreationally and not timed is to keep a hammock in your ruck it’s lightweight doesn’t take much room and quick setup. Let’s you get your feet up off the ground on a break or at your destination it’s peak relaxation 👌🏽

[@kravkik7930]

Just sit on your ruck smh

[@socaljarhead7670]

Ain’t nobody got time for that!

[@badboybootz8]

Pog

[@connorpoland3434]

Gritty Soldier continues to be, dare I say, the best instructor on this platform I've found. His information is straight to the point and usable for everyone, regardless of occupation or stage in training. I've made so many adjustments to my own workouts thanks to your helping guidance. Thank you Gritty Soldier.

[@GrittySoldier]

🙏 thanks brother

[@IanCowboy]

I agree! Badass!

[@robertcox5623]

Thoroughly appreciate your content! As a retired Soldier, I am sad to say no one ever took the time to mentor me like this. I am pleased you are providing this for the current and future generations.

[@samr3229]

I've been rucking in the Army for 15 years, and he is one of the best instructors I have ever seen.

[@MissGemini.253]

I have been rucking about 6-8 miles every Saturday for the Bataan Death March. Your channel is very helpful. I am still looking for the perfect rucksack!

[@jdwinchester3291]

The timing of this video is really spot on. I was getting ready to go rucking since my day off is tomorrow. Plan was 35-40 lbs 12 miles. Love these tips you give on the videos, Sir. Looking forward to the next one for sure.

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 🙏

[@philippstark6983]

The idea of putting the water bladder on the top is great, I hate the space it takes up when I put it inside my ruck

[@rythmicwarrior]

Very cool. Longtime backpacker here. I typically ruck with my full kit as it's dialed in to around 38lb with 5 days food & water. Great tip on the towels. I keep a bandana in my pocket and Shemagh in the ruck as my towels.

[@davidclarke4649]

I will tell all my friends about your channel, for anyone who wants to get into military fitness, this channel is a must!

[@kylelillico6867]

Im training to enlist back into the army at 35. Rucking has always been my favorite form of cardio, it’s morning Zen. Your videos are super motivating keep up the great content Sir!

[@davidclarke4649]

Your channel is one of the best out there, so much information and experience is rare nowadays.

[@GreenArrow2123]

Gritty, thank you for all the great tip. As an old Marines that has not rucked much in the last 20 years. I found it every help full. I just started adding rucking into my workout in the last year and forgot what a butt kicker they can be. I stated teaching my 12yo son land nav last fall. I think we will add rucks to it this spring.

[@Jaekyan]

For many new and unexperienced Soldiers, I think this will be very helpful. While everyone does fieldcraft differently, this one makes the most sense.

[@travism412]

I stumbled upon this channel while looking for a new ruck. I currently have my issued ruck and an old Alice pack. Solid information. I’m glad to find the channel.

[@davidclarke4649]

The DG-3 looks great, especially with the water bladder in Multicam too.

[@whiskeyprepper371]

I started, "trotting" the down hills and some of the up hills. Your rucking videos have motivated me to go further and faster. Getting better everyday. Thanks.

[@ulrikeweiss7906]

Awesome that this giveaway includes free shipping!

[@marcolucioleoni2208]

I bought one of those rucking plates, used it one. The problem is that you cannot allocate the weight to the top of the ruck. I still use it to exercise, but I think that using everyday gear to add weight is more helpful (and realistic). Especially when I go out in the winter when the temperature is below zero I fill my pack with gear that might be helpful in case the weather turns. Thank you for your video.

[@eliasweiss2210]

Rucking is a great way to imprve the phyiscal cababilites, everyone should do it!

[@stevekarp3325]

Thank you for taking the time to make these instructional videos and your fitness videos. You have a great natural teaching style and excellent on-camera presence

[@GrittySoldier]

🙏

[@chriskeating5926]

Wicked Awesome video Gritty ' I've been doing the same thing since boy scouts 30 + years ago... My dad showed me this technique navy vet 50-55 on the USS JOSEPH P.KENNEDY Jr. DD 850 ,they didn't have alot of space at sea ! RIP DAD

[@T_RyanRain]

After seeing some of your videos i am exited to try rucking as a form of cardio! I love hiking so this might be a nice challenge.

[@loganbrown1128]

Straight to the point, no ads, this is what KZbin should be!

[@cody_bradley972]

Great info, I just recently started to incorporate rucking into my weekly PT schedule (haven’t done much outside of the required monthly BN hikes at my unit) so this was super helpful.

[@Basssenor]

Im one of those weird Air Force dudes that is participating in the Nijmegen 4 Days Marches in the Netherlands and have absolutely zero rucking experience prior to signing up. I am finalizing how i want to pack for the event in July and this has been extremely helpful. Thanks so much, brother!

[@damiendoisher7812]

I've been going through and watching all the videos. I ship out April 3rd for bct.

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Have fun and remember to play the game lol

[@GrittySoldier]

🤘 good luck brother!

[@eliasweiss2210]

I always felt pain in the hip area, now I know that I just pulled the hip belt way too tight, thank you Gritty Soldier!

[@JayhTos]

I watched Buck’s video that he posted a few days ago, doing 20 miles. And you are here talking about it more. It definitely is getting me pumped up 🤙

[@homeslice4551]

FNGAcademy is 10/10

[@GrittySoldier]

🤘

[@nandorweiss374]

The idea with the trash bag is great, I'm definitely doing that next time!

[@stevem3041]

I really appreciate this video. I recently started rucking again, and this video gives me an excellent baseline to re-pack the old ACU pattern ruck I have had since my army days. Excellent baseline for fitness and knowing your own capability and conditioning yourself to challenge and perseverance (looking at you, 12+ miles with ~80 lbs)

[@thisismyname8627]

Has it also got that awful Digicam design?

[@ulrikeweiss7906]

The idea of the MRE's is great for filling that space

[@gavinmangum9438]

This was great. I’ve been rucking for a little while now but this was still super helpful, I’ve been just shoving plates for a barbell into my bag and the weights never felt distributed right. Thanks for the vid, keep up the good work! Edit: I forgot to mention good luck doing the Bataan I did it last year for the first time (the virtual one on my own) and had never rucked before I only had like 20 pounds but I felt like death after haha

[@leagueaccount6254]

Yeah that's a big problem if the weight is not center shoulder blades area after a km gravity drags you down if you have a European style ruck I put a bucket In mine so when I placed the weight it sits higher, I also found that if I did not do this, a weight might sit properly at the start but after 5 miles it can sink, the lightest I do for rucking is 65 pounds and the heaviest I done is 110pounds, a goruck bag is designed to hold a plate

[@gavinmangum9438]

@@leagueaccount6254 thanks for the tip, appreciate it

[@allanoutdoors5645]

I love your videos I'm not in the military I have a bone disease and when I was younger I was in a wheelchair I have my good days and bad days but I have always been a military man at heart I have love and respect to all people in service and am greatful for them with that said I love to get outdoors as much as possible i do alot of hiking fishing hunting anything thing outdoors and I find your videos helpful to pack my gear and think of things I never did thanks for the videos cheers from Newfoundland Canada

[@jameskaye4847]

14 miles 💪! Just hit my first 5 mile ruck, thanks for the videos man your advice really helps!

[@GrittySoldier]

👍 💪

[@ulrikeweiss7906]

I love this simplicity, makes it very easy to understand everything

[@jasonmac349]

You've been a huge help the past few weeks for me, thanks and keep it up man!

[@GrittySoldier]

🙏

[@nandorweiss374]

I love how you include every person, that's great!

[@nordicmercedes2379]

Ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain.. no pain no gain haha. The 5 p's will be noted ✅

[@andrewwilliams4375]

9:02 I was literally just thinking "I wonder how it's looking in there" - perfect timing & another great video, thanks.

[@tristanvannatta922]

I am a Student who is getting ready to take a short break from school to go to Army Basic Training, your videos have helped a ton as I prepare for basic, in hopes that I will score well on my ACFT and APFT. Two of my long term goals for my career in the Army is to earn my Ranger tab and eventually become an 18E. I am definitely going to be applying these techniques to my current ruck march routine. Thank you so much for all the resources you have put out to help people like me.

[@philippstark6983]

The pack looks great, free shipping is something that I did not expect. Awesome!

[@lucaswilliams9638]

Though I am not currently in the military, rucking is an exercise, I do like once a week in addition to my normal training and I think that every runner should try it!

[@user-xe8vx2lt4h]

Ruck packing is an art. The reason why people struggle with rucking is because they don't know how to properly pack, adjust and prepare themselves. That's why videos like this help a lot!

[@mattdiglio4524]

Thank you for explaining why not to use a ruck plate. I will definitely be changing how to pack my ruck following your tips.

[@wayneandrews1022]

Just started rucking this week at 62 yo. Love the simplicity and the quality of the workout.

[@eliasweiss2210]

This is not only great while rucking but also in the mountains. Packing well is so important!

[@mp8677]

I used to work with a Death March Survivor, if you wanted to get him stirred up all you had to do is compliment McArthur. He was a really cool guy, and I'm blessed to have known him. I also had a Phillipino neighbor who was a guerrilla. May they RIP.

[@pastorjohnd1978]

Great vid. When I taught my sons Boy Scout troop how to pack backpacks I told them to line their bags with heavy trash bags and it’s made a difference on rainy campouts.

[@patrickdahm6822]

I ruck all the time with my troops, but I enjoy watching these videos to constantly improve. I’m not great at it so I need all the advice I can get

[@isaacochoa48]

It's funny cause there's a million videos about getting better at military tasks but the most helpful ones are the basics like how to pack a Ruck properly

[@kski79]

All soldiers need to watch your videos

[@enriquerodriguez9127]

Just wanted to say thank you this is the second video I’ve used to help not only myself but my soldiers as well

[@GrittySoldier]

Great! I’m glad it’s useful for you! 🤘

[@jonharris1098]

I really hope, that one day, you reach one million subcribers, because you really deserve it!

[@MrDurandal25]

I registered and getting trained up for the Bataan next year. Super juiced about it. I'm older but have gotten back into the rucking as a great mechanism for fitness and 48 pounds later, I'm just getting started. Your channel has really helped me dial it in.

[@jyokota]

I picked up a Crossfire DG3 last year and never looked back. Great ruck and you’ve opened my eyes how to pack it better. Thanks for a great video.

[@andrewwelker873]

Improving everything before I certify and setup I my packet for Ranger school. I appreciate the information.

[@jonharris1098]

Yesterday, I did my first ruck march in my new boots, today it is time to test them once more👍

[@lounatikl678]

New to Rucking. This channel is a wealth of info. Absolutely love it.Takes the learning curve (and a ton of pain)out of learning the ins and outs of rucking.

[@alexlawton6667]

In one of your other videos you talk about filling out your pack with soft stuff instead of plates or dumbbells. I have to say it’s a game changer and now watching you actually fill a pack out I see where I can make some more improvements. Thanks for the great advice.

[@scottmerriman2691]

I am amazed how carefully you have worked through this. In my day (1980's), we just did it! Of course, those werer the days well before any Internet. We just got advise from the old salts and a bit of training. Very good!.

[@terrysaunders2026]

Scott Merriman; And the school of hard knocks!

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

As a backpacker, really good gouge on using bulk to fill up a pack. SO MANY PACKS DO NOT CARRY WEIGHT WELL WHEN NOT FILLED OUT. While some packs really can cinch down almost any load, most of them really need to be filled out with stuff to distribute weight properly so that you're not fighting with the pack the whole time you're wearing it. Excellent vid.

[@chrislebaron1184]

One of my buddies just got a DG3 rucksack after watching your first video on the DG3 and he said this ruck sack is best money spent!

[@tedcowperthwaite1957]

Just started at 53 YO in rucking. I am about 2 weeks in and using known paths. I ruck about 2 mi per day but will upgrade soon. I am using the molle2 large ruck and also have the ILBE that I have not used yet. I dialed in about 20 lbs so far dry weight. Then I add water usually 1 liter so not much. I will add more weight in a 2 weeks. So far each walk is easier. I have been averaging about 2.5 miles no ruck during my work hours my average time rucking is about 18 min / mi. I will continue until my miles and minutes drop and weight increases. So far all of your advice is working well. I intend to use what I am learning to keep on keeping on. Thank you

[@ryleeg2322]

This is very helpful i started rocking in the fall, my ruck was always very bottom heavy. I can pack my ruck in a different way now to fix that.

[@nathandrake9091]

I will test this right now, going on a ruck march in two hours!

[@commosection]

Seeing the way the pack sits on your back seems so comfortable. Since i use my prehistoric pack for camping needs only i always jam as much as possible inside. I feel like a dummy after seeing your video about keeping things dry. I would use a bunch of small plastic bags to keep clothing and other stuff that i can't afford to get wet. I'm going to try outline my bag like yours with a single strong plastic bag. I'm sure i will gain more space due to all the air pockets i was getting with individual small bags. Thanks again

[@GrittySoldier]

👍

[@jodysmith3513]

Great info. I had know idea to pack the lighter material on the bottom. I would pack the heavy items at the bottom of the ruck sack.

[@CplBiebs]

Using MREs to fill out the pack and add weights... super smart and practical! I’ll definitely be using that!

[@noahmiller3536]

A friend of mine just got into ruck marching, your videos help him out a lot!

[@alexmagana7006]

The best packing video I have seen. Will be returning weights and loading my pack with gear instead. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video.

[@tomludlow4342]

The fundamentals of good soldiering is the basics done to a high standard. This tutorial is something that sets up success when tabbing and a really useful tool that I will be recommending to others to view.

[@marcolucioleoni2208]

Thank you very much for showing how to properly pack the ruck. I realized that I was putting all the weight on the bottom and once I moved it to the top it really made a difference, especially when trotting or during long rucks (more than 12 miles).

[@fv996]

Agree, great tip stuffing sleep system loosely and packed in every space in the bottom 👊🏼

[@afishbowl9987]

Your rucking videos are always the best sir, also 150 comments? Jeez you're getting big lol

[@GrittySoldier]

Persistence 🙏

[@TheAXEMANification]

This packing method makes way more sense than what I’m guilty of doing which is just throwing a weight vest in my ruck on top of a blanket to get the weight higher up, thanks for the information

[@augreich]

Agreed!! Hip and chest straps are essential for weight distribution; the hip especially.

[@luigibatman1235]

As a marine I appreciate these videos so I can improve my ruck marching

[@CRayWorks]

Just got started and Rucking. Went to a friends house. He said let’s ruck in the morning. I loved it. The only thing I didn’t like about it was carrying weight instead of gear. So I’m super interested in the DG3. Thanks for all the help.

[@GrittySoldier]

Glad you’re getting after it!

[@CRayWorks]

Just got the boots Garmont Tactical 8 NFS 670. Wow they are awesome, I was surprised that they are not slip resistant. I busted my A-- right out the box in the Kitchen after my wife mopped the Floor. LOL @@GrittySoldier

[@CRayWorks]

Erica was going to Order the DG3 for my Birthday, but Crossfire can not Sale it to us because we live in North Carolina... Sad Times

[@ronbenge1982]

Great tips, I especially liked the plastic bag liner, and knocking the air out.

[@matthewdoan4770]

Just completed my first two rucks the past 2 weeks. Only 4 miles and did them in an hour. Thanks for the tips as always.

[@philippstark6983]

Your rucking videos always motivate me to push myself! Thank you!

[@bcdatsme07]

Currently a PSG and all your videos are inspiring me to go to Ranger School. I’ve lost 32 pounds in a month. Thank you for sharing your videos and knowledge! I’m trying my best to be a better leader.

[@GrittySoldier]

Glad to hear it brother. 💪

[@simonwindler6039]

Good job mate love your enthusiasm! Love to see you promoting a quality Aussie brand!

[@mikeblayne4028]

Watching your videos makes me realize there is so much I didn't even know I didn't know! Thank you! Your helping me meet my goals slowly but shurly!

[@andrewnguyen2913]

I like how you go in detail to help others succeed

[@loganbrown1128]

The trash bag idea is great, rucking in the rain sucks if all the gear gets wet. Sometimes the simple way is the right way.

[@jtoutdoorsadventures6864]

It is definitely something I need to check on my extended SAR pack.

[@augreich]

Thank you for your knowledge on rucking. Something I wasn't too good at in the Corps. Watching you has helped alot. I'm not getting tendonitis!!

[@lecherojr]

I love seeing someone else pack sustainment gear loose like that like! I picked that up from the UL hiking crowd and it served me very well. Mission essential stuff gets compartmentalized and sustainment/snivel gear gets crammed

[@heathennomad2539]

This is a great video. I did the CMSgt Airey Ruck here at Ramstein it was only 10km (6.2 miles). I through my pack together like the Air Assault Packing list but then added a few more pounds plus my kit. The weight needed was only 25 lbs. i had 65 lbs. the trash bag is definitely something I need to try out. Bro I love the fact your using MREs for extra weight. Going to definitely use your packing method next time I go for a ruck. I just have a ruck set up for my workouts, throw it on with my kit and do burpees, turkish get-ups, etc. Thanks again for the tips.

[@bl533]

Great video! I like to see how other people are packing their rucks. I used to lay my boots flat in the ruck, but I'm going to try it your way now. Thanks!

[@jta391]

That's a lot of stuff hahaha. Thanks for the tips!

[@hman7787]

Great info. Did a 1/2 Murph w/Body Armor today, yesterday 6.84 mile ruck w/20lbs, and day before yesterday 6.76 miles w/20lbs ruck @ 50 years old.

[@GrittySoldier]

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[@calebsanner8714]

Great video, it is funny because the upper-class cadets from my ROTC Det. think I am crazy for filling out my ruck because it is "not particle". It is good you are on my side. I have an eight miler this Thursday, hope to rep for all the Gritty Soldiers out there.

[@graysutherlin7568]

I was surprised how hard it was to find advice on where to actually position the ruck on your body. All I knew was "higher is better." Thanks for the video!

[@wesleybullard1361]

I still using the old ALICE ruck for my training and I’m thinking about making the upgrade to the crossfire and making the investment I’m thinking the MK-VII

[@GrittySoldier]

Totally worth it

[@wesleybullard1361]

@@GrittySoldier not gonna lie though I do like the metal frame of the ALICE pack because I had the plastic frame of my issue ruck break on me in extreme cold weather out at Fort Richardson 😅

[@Obi_wan_Canoli]

Completed the Norwegian ruck march not too long ago and EVERYTHING taught here is so useful.

[@chrisdennis1286]

I love how u break the process down. I setup my army ruck just like u. It has helped me so much. Thank you sir

[@ableemu]

I love the effort and thoroughness of expressing the specific topics you cover in your videos! I'm going to start rucking again because it's warming up for me.