Rucker 5.0

I added the hip belt and a three liter water bladder and rucked this pack three times for a total of 18 miles at approx. 11:33 per mile. It carries the load securely and feels comfortable. I’m completely happy with the purchase and look forward to my first event (12 mi City Tour) next month.

Perfect all round ruck pack

Very comfortable especially with the waist belt. Really like the flexibility for carrying a large range of weight. Well structured for keeping weight plates in place and allows for carrying extra gear. If considering only one style of ruck pack this is probably the best one. I got the 20 L. It fits well and has plenty of extra space inside and out for extra storage even with plates in place. I am 6’1” fit 190lbs.

Improvement over 4. 0

I am very pleased with the 5. 0 in its interior pocket design upgrades and especially with the exaggerated/aggressive lumbar support pad. I am 6’0” and went with the 20L. The 20L rides as close to perfectly high and tight to my spine as I could want and expect. I have put about 25 miles on it and am quite content that this design is a bullseye for me long term. This ex-Army 11B gives the 5. 0 a five-star rating without hesitation or reservation. Don’t overthink and catch a case of paralysis by analysis. Just purchase and hit the trail.