Ruck Plates

Great pack, with the need to redesign the hip belt attachment

I have greatly enjoyed my pack so far. I take a 2-mile rolling hills walk on a wood-chipped trail every morning with my dog at first light and it has changed my walk from a brisk stroll to a vigorous workout, just what I wanted. I'm a 6' 195 lb fit 65 year old man, so I started with 20 lbs and moved up five pounds every few days. Today I will ruck with 55 lbs. My goal is to go all the way to the max of 75 lbs, or ideally 80 lbs, sliding in my 5-lb plate beyond the weight sleeves. I have only one complaint, that is that the way the hip belt is secured to the pack isn't secure enough. The stiff woven tab that is slid under the two pieces of webbing doesn't secure the tab. I ended up sewing the pieces together making it a forever joined belt to the pack. I would suggest redesigning the attachment with an appropriately sized squeeze tab like the one that you clip below your belly button to secure the hip belt around your waist.

Great

Makes me feel like I'm actually getting something out of cardio. Not boring like running or straight walking. Feels like real work is being done.

the plate is not only fit to the bag's plate sleeves but also is easy to carry. in addition, i can just use it as a workout tool by holding both sides comfortably.