Built for serious training, this rugged rucking backpack features durable 1000D Oxford Nylon, superior padding, and weight support up to 30kg for maximum comfort and performance.
Built for serious training and built to last. Our Rucking Backpack combines rugged durability with intelligent design to handle everything from daily rucks to long-haul adventures. Crafted from military-grade 1000D Oxford Nylon that withstands the toughest conditions, with superior padding, elevated weight pockets holding up to 30kgs, and an internal frame for uncompromising comfort even when loaded heavy. Whether you're pushing for new personal bests or just getting started, this pack has your back.
The pack has two weight pockets. Each pocket holds up to 15kg:
That's up to 30kg of plates across both pockets, with the main compartment still free for everyday gear.
Don't go max weight from day one. A good rule of thumb is to start at around 10% of your body weight, then build up in 5kg steps as each load starts to feel easy.
*Excludes remote areas
Walking is already the most underrated form of exercise. Rucking makes it elite.
By adding a weighted pack to your daily walk, you build real strength, burn significantly more calories, and improve your long-term health — all without setting foot in a gym. No complicated programming. No expensive memberships. Just load up, step out, and let every kilometre do the work.
Ruckaway gives you the gear to do it properly, from day one.
Contoured pockets seamlessly integrate with our Rucking Weights for a locked-in, stable carry without excess shifting. Strategic placement promotes elevated and centred weight distribution to alleviate back strain.
Plush shoulder and back padding lined with low-friction 210D High Tenacity Nylon cushions heavy loads. High-density foam distributes weight evenly to prevent hot spots and fatigue for uncompromising comfort.
This removable, adjustable belt transfers weight to your hips, engaging your core muscles. The durable quick-release attachment keeps the pack stable and prevents slipping when loaded heavy.
I can run, but my knees don’t love it. In the past month, I’ve been rucking instead — hiking or walking with weight on my back — 2-4x per week. I’m astonished by how much I love it.
Rucking was found not only to have no association with low back pain, it even helped prevent it. The weight pulls people out of the slumped-over position that’s so common among desk workers.
I’ve become semiobsessed with rucking. The fifty-to sixty-pound pack on my back makes it quite challenging, so I’m strengthening my legs and my trunk while also getting in a solid cardiovascular session.
It works your cardio and strength at once — cardio for people who hate to run and lifting for people who hate the gym. Rucking is perhaps the best form of exercise you can do.
I tend to ruck 1x per week and get the other zone 2 cardio in other ways. I also tend to do real work or listen to podcasts while I do it.
Thousands of kilometres rucked. Here's what people are saying.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 155 reviews.
Love it. It just works. Have had 2 other types of ruckpacks and this one is far superior. It sits well. Can load it up with weights that stay put and hug your back. Room for water. I would get the water pack sold by these guys on reflection. I tried it with my camelback and whilst it sprt of works the one that comes with it is much better suited and fits it better. First walk was 5km with 15kg and it felt great. Thanks for making an awesome product. Happy Rucking all 😎
My first rucking experience was fantastic! Having previously tried walking with a weighted vest, I found the backpack far more comfortable and enjoyable. The weight sits securely and feels evenly distributed across my back, rather than heavy or concentrated on my shoulders. The supportive waist straps also help stabilise the load, making it feel much less “weighty” than expected. This allowed me to walk comfortably and enjoy the experience without feeling weighed down. I’m already looking forward to my next ruck!
The rucking back pack is good quality. It is comfortable to wear as well. I am happy with my purchase of the rucking backpack.
After using regular backpacks stuffed with weights, I'm so happy my wife and I upgraded to Ruckaway sets. Super comfortable and easy to swap out, we're extremely happy with the product and service, and keen to get rucking more often
Loving the bag and the water bladder so far. I was using an old backpack with weights previously but decided to upgrade to something better as I was worried it would rip. So far the Ruckaway has been very sturdy and much more comfortable than my old backpack when weighted up. I put a few barbell weight plates I had spare (currently a 5kg, a 2.5kg and a 1.75kg), they fit perfectly in the pockets. That along with the filled 2L water bladder definitely gives a good workout! I've been using it about 4 times a week, I just throw it on when I'm taking my dog Diesel out for a walk. He's only got 3 legs but it doesn't slow him down any! We usually go about 3km over 45 minutes or so. I love that its a way to get a bit more exercise with something I'd be doing anyway. I'm hoping to eventually add another couple kgs, my goal is to get to 15kg but might take a while - I'm 45 and while I run regularly I'm not the strongest! Set up feels good overall, although it took a few walks to sort of dial in the straps. I found that making the arm straps tighter really helped, along with tightening the sternum strap and the hip belt, and trying to keep a more upright posture. After that my shoulders, back and neck felt a lot better. Also I sewed on a cool patch :) Thanks for making a great product!
After completing two hikes with my new Ruckaway backpack loaded with 10kg, I’m completely hooked. In the past, I tried weighted vests, but they always caused discomfort in my neck and traps. In contrast, the Ruckaway backpack sits high and comfortably without digging in or causing any strain. The quality is outstanding; everything from the backpack itself to the weights and hydration pack is extremely well made. I’m genuinely impressed.
Bought 2 x 15kg + ruck bundles plus a 10kg and 2 x 5kg additional plates so now I’m pretty well covered for weight combinations for myself and my partner rucking together at the same time. Heaps of additional room to carry other things as well like water, rain jackets, jumper etc. In-built padded waist strap is super handy, too. I also use one of the plates in my normal work bag to sneak in more rucking on my commute to the train station and back.
The feels sturdy and made well. I can feel my posture muscles working when I ruck. I gets me outside more.
We absolutely are addicted…. First time using our Rucksack and we both ( hubby and I loved it so much ) I have the 5kg and hubby has the 10kg. I’m so keen to go up to the 10kg in the not to distant future. We have told so many people about this journey and I’m so excited to keep on Rucking …..
I bought the Ruckaway Backpack 2 weeks ago along with 30kgs of weight plates, and 2 Hydration Bladders. I was super impressed with the quality of the backpack upon opening the box - and I have very high standards and expect the best when paying a premium price. The Ruckaway Backpack and weights are worth every dollar, and I’m thrilled with the purchase! I’m currently training for the Everest Base Camp trek (amongst others), and have done 3 x 15km hikes in the last 2 weeks with the Ruckaway Backpack, 10kg weight plate & hydration bladder. It’s a brilliant training aid in combination with hill training. I will gradually build up to carrying 30kgs over the coming months in preparation for EBC. The pack fits really well, the weight sits high on your back, and the quality outside material feels close to indestructible. The pack has very high quality inner lining plus pockets on the inside for wallets & keys, and plenty of space for the hydration bladder, rain jackets, snacks and snake bite bandages etc. I would highly recommend the Ruckaway Backpack (and weight plates) for anyone wanting to get super fit, fast! Matt M from Melbourne
Now in my 60s I was looking for a simple, scalable, and effective way to build strength and cardiovascular endurance at the same time. I chose the Ruckaway backpack which I am very happy with and now enjoying the benefits of rucking whilst walking the pooch as an effective way to turn a routine daily stroll into a great low-impact cardio and strength workout and burn up more calories than standard walking. Excellent product and highly recommend.
Just wrapped up a 6km hike around Lysterfield Lake with the Ruckaway, and it was a fantastic experience. The pack sat comfortably the whole way, kept the weight stable, and made the hike feel smooth and enjoyable. Really impressed with how well it handled the distance -definitely sticking with it for future rucks.
First walk with my new Rockaway bag. Great experience, feels a little heavy first up, but that what this is all about. Used it on my usual 6km walk to the river and back in Perth WA. The bag is sturdy, well made and the weight in my case 10kg sits very well in the bag. I recommend the 10kg over a walk of ~6km for maximum results. This is my new addition to my keep fit arsenal. Really who needs the gym? My second walk felt a little easier.
Really great build quality and room for additional items, not just the weights, while still looking causal enough to not feel too try hard.
These are the ducks nuts, super comfy, sits great on the back for long hikes can carry all the other gear you would want to have with you as well. Really well made and designed. Well worth it . If you want a quality one look no further. The follow ups from Simon are awesome too to make sure you are happy. Its almost like he wants you to find a fault , I didnt. 🤘
Great product! Inflamed my IT band running so I was after low impact cardio that kept my heart rate in zone 2 as walking alone doesn't do it. I found ruckaway and haven't looked back, its tough, rugged and superbly put together with the added benefit of being waterproof, as i found out today whilst being caught in a storm. Strongly recommend to anyone.
The ruckaway pack has been great for keeping up some strength while recovering from a recent injury. Walked around 10km with it up and down hills on the weekend and found it super comfortable to wear. Enough room to store jumpers and jackets as the weather changed and handled heavy rain well. Built tough and handled the 30kg weight plates easily. Definitely recommend the Ruckaway pack!
I’m really happy with my Ruckaway backpack . Well made and very comfortable to wear. Looking forward to getting lots of use out of it and lots more out of my hiking! Great customer service too.
Sits really well on the back, weight in the bag is positioned well. Straps feel and sit great.
I already have a Ruckaway, bought this for my wife who was interested in getting into Rucking with me. The 5kg package was a great value starter setup for her. Way better value than any other Rucking specific bags on the market. There are 2 handles either side of the bag which are great for carrying it around when not in use but I would prefer to see one swapped for a bottle holder as you don’t always want to use a bladder. We are both very pleased with our Ruckaways.
First run of the pack had the 15kg plate loaded up for 30mins on the stair climber, 30 mins of box step ups followed by 100 squats. The pack carried very well. Good adjustments to get the load sitting perfectly and stayed in place for the duration of the workout. Love the extra space in it to carry my gym gear and keep things organised as well. Very impressed
Good product
As someone who loves hiking but doesn’t get out as often as I’d like, it’s been great having a way to keep my body accustomed to carrying a pack. Before buying this, I was using a weight vest and constantly dealt with severe trap pain that I’d have to stop, which hasn’t been an issue at all with this pack so far. I’ve taken it on four rucks already and couldn’t be happier with the purchase. The design of the 15kg plate, especially the handles, makes loading and unloading the pack in and out of my car incredibly easy. Absolutely loving this product.
My Ruckaway Backpack arrived and is even better quality than I could have imagined. I ordered a 5kg and a 10kg weight as a bundle and I am very happy with that decision. The 5kg is my starter weight and I will build up to the 10kg over time. I have had lots of positive comments from fellow walkers and my wife has told me I am already walking more upright, no more old man stoop! I would say that if you are even thinking about getting into a Ruckaway, just do it and the benefits will sort themselves out. There's no time like the present to get started.
I have been rucking for a few months now, but had been using an old backpack with a barbell weight. I thought it was time to upgrade to something purpose built. After a bit of research I chose the Ruckaway backpack. Construction is study. The weight is well positioned and it feels stable. Very pleased with my choice.
This pack is the best that I have ever used! The material that it is made of is great quality and the weight plates sit nicely inside. I would recommend this product…
Awesome love it !!!
Absolute excellent bag and helping me on my fitness journey
I’ve been extremely impressed with the Ruckaway. It’s become an essential part of my weekly exercise and I use it on every dog walk as well as longer trails around Melbourne. It’s a huge improvement on my previous backpack—exceptionally comfortable, easy to adjust based on weight and conditions, and performs brilliantly on both short and longer walks. Highly recommended.
Had been rucking with a normal backpack with weights in, this feels way better, everything is a lot more even. Seems to be well made and built to last. Only criticism hence 4 stars. No water bottle holder on the side as you may sometimes not want to use the bladder or want to stick a sports drink in.
I’m recovering from hand surgery and as such my normal sports are off limits. The Rucking Backpack with weights has been ideal for me at this time. The weights sit close to your spine and don’t pull you centre of gravity backwards making hiking so much easier than a conventional backpack with weights. I highly recommend this product
I have used many types of weight vests and packs, and this is the most comfortable and well put together one I've owned for light to medium loads, can't fault it. Great for rucking and walking to work with clothes, laptop and a bit of extra weight to make it fun. Awesome product.
The Ruckaway backpack balances the weight perfectly and the straps are well padded. You can feel the quality and strength of the pack. I have tried rucking with a DIY normal backpack and it was terrible. It was enough to discourage me from continuing. My first experience with the Ruckaway Backpack was fantastic. I am excited now to keep going and make rucking an integral part of my training. This backpack made all the difference.
Absolute ripper of a find! 🇦🇺🔥 Quality as, from a bloody brilliant Aussie company. I’ll start with a confession: I’d been rucking like a tightarse for months—just chucking a 10 kg dumbbell (or whatever heavy thing I could find) into my backpack and hoping for the best. Plot twist: letting a loose hunk of iron thump your lower back with every step is a terrible idea. Who knew? 🥴 Then I met the RUCKAWAY pack. And wow. Game. Changer. The weight sits locked in up near your shoulders where it’s meant to be, with zero wobble. Suddenly I wasn’t just “carrying heavy stuff,” I was actually rucking. Core fired up, legs screaming, ego slightly bruised—in the best possible way. Took it out for its maiden voyage this weekend: 10 km, medium-level hike. Absolutely crushed it. Survived. Felt like a weapon after. 💥 And here’s the sneaky win—this thing is now my everyday work/laptop backpack. Which means I’m accidentally rucking to and from work every day like some sort of functional-fitness ninja.
I’m thrilled to have a home-grown rucking backpack! The Ruckaway pack is sturdy and very functional. It’s very comfortable to wear even with a decent remount of weight inside. Everything about the pack feels thoughtful and high quality. Simon at Ruckaway was also very attentive when I reached out with a question. Shipping was just two days right before Xmas which was fantastic. If you’re looking to get in to rucking I can’t recommend this pack enough!
I was looking to get into a different form of exercise that was easier to get done on a regular basis, due to being a busy dad and professional, I don't have the bandwidth, time or energy to put towards complex routines, or even the effort towards packing a gym bag, work clothes etc. I wanted to give rucking a go, and found ruckaway, I wanted to support an Australian company and found Ruckaway was at a great price point so gave it a go. I'm really loving the pack, it's so easy to just grab it and ruck the neighbourhood at any time. Simon gave me actual personalised information in a reply email which is even more impressive. Great customer service and experience.
Very sturdy - it won’t fall apart in a hurry. I took it with the 5kg plate for an hour long ruck on the weekend and it was very comfortable. Well padded on the shoulders and the belt.
I’d been rucking as an alternative to running for a while using a standard backpack, but it just wasn't comfortable. I finally decided to step it up and invest in a proper kit. This pack from Ruckaway is incredibly well-made and sits perfectly on my back. To top it off, their customer service was amazing—they really go above and beyond. If you’re considering rucking, you definitely need one of these packs!
Ordered the pack as a versatile way to train for some upcoming hiking trips so I could walk with weight even for dog walks and short hikes amongst a busy lifestyle. Very comfortable, well made and enjoying using it so far! Definitely fit for purpose.
I’ve been hauling around a 30kg weighted vest for about 7 years and it absolutely blitzed my shoulders and neck. The Ruckaway is an absolute game changer - I can carry my work gear in it and the Ruckaway doesn't get mistaken around the streets of Brisbane for a suicide bombers vest. Cheers, Adrian S.
