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Two men rucking, one wearing a weighted backpack, the other a weighted vest

A weighted vest and a weighted backpack solve different training problems. Here's what the research says about load, posture and progression, and which one to buy first.

An ordinary backpack sagging beside a structured rucking backpack on an Australian bush trail

Any backpack will hold weight, and any weight makes walking harder. So yes, you can start with what's in the hallway. Here's what goes wrong once you're rucking regularly.

Man rucking with a black Ruckaway backpack showing upright, aligned posture versus slouched forward posture

Strapping weight to your back sounds like the last thing a sore back needs. Here's why a properly worn ruck usually does the opposite, and how to start without hurting yourself.

How Much Weight Should You Ruck With?

Most people go too light or too heavy on their first ruck, and neither gets the result they want. This guide gives you the exact starting load for your size...

Man rucking through a forest trail carrying a weighted backpack

Rucking burns roughly double the calories of a regular walk at the same pace, same terrain. Here's the science on why it works for fat loss, plus a 12-week programme...

Three people walking with weighted backpacks on a beach

Rucking is walking with a weighted backpack, and the science behind it is more compelling than you'd think. Here's what it is, why it works, and how to know if...

Woman rucking along a coastal boardwalk wearing a Ruckaway backpack

Rucking in Australia has never been more popular, and every major city has terrain built for it. Here are the best routes across Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.

Man rucking through Australian bushland wearing a weighted Ruckaway backpack

Rucking strips fitness back to basics: just you, a weighted backpack, and movement. But like any training method, there's a right way to do it.