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[#1]
Thanks!
No idea if I will ever do another 12 miler. That last mile or 2 was rough. May stick with less miles, but heavier weight. |
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4.2 miles - 72:17 - 30#
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Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Thanks! No idea if I will ever do another 12 miler. That last mile or 2 was rough. May stick with less miles, but heavier weight. View Quote I'm going the opposite way, dropping the weight and upping the pace. I'm still working back to where I was a year or so ago and am aiming for a 3 hour/45lbs ruck as a goal, but realistically the only time I carry that much is training and APC stuff. It's nice in that it makes anything I'd actually end up carrying seem light, but 45+ pounds just beats me up too much to do on the regular. My pack set up for ~3 days is 32lbs or so. |
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[#4]
4 miles - 65:30 - 30# Rucker 4.0 25L
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Originally Posted By MikeyCNY: Feet are a little sore but other than that.. probably would have been good for 2 more miles but didn't want to push it too much. This is the longest I've rucked with 30 lbs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453429/ruck-123023-phone-3076268.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453429/ruck-123023-watch-3076269.jpg View Quote Nice. My daughter and her fiance are in town for the holidays, we're going on a hike tomorrow. Probably do at least 8 miles. They won't be wearing packs but I'm going to bring 35-40lbs and see how that feels for a little more distance. The pace will likely be slow by my recent standards so I'm hoping it'll be a relatively easy outing. |
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[#9]
Originally Posted By MikeyCNY: Feet are a little sore but other than that.. probably would have been good for 2 more miles but didn't want to push it too much. This is the longest I've rucked with 30 lbs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453429/ruck-123023-phone-3076268.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453429/ruck-123023-watch-3076269.jpg View Quote |
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Did you just assume my anatomy? - Cowbell
No Tyrant has ever found itself guilty of tyranny in its own court. - ohland Weapons of war are our birthright - Dark_zero_x The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed - Lube |
[#10]
40lbs. Pace was a little off what I've been doing lately but this was more of a social outing.
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: 40lbs. Pace was a little off what I've been doing lately but this was more of a social outing. View Quote Bad-ass! My ears would freeze without a covering. I try not to do heavy rucking two days in a row to let my body recover, but I noticed this morning that I was 97% completed for December 62 mile (100km) challenge in the RunKeeper app.. I was about 2 miles short, so decided to do a smaller ruck this afternoon. (34 degrees here both yesterday and today, but no snow) Ended up doing 3.56 miles with 40 lbs in 54:23 (15:17/mi pace).. really going to feel it tomorrow. I've done 40 lbs a few times but my knees and feet aren't quite accustomed to it yet. RunKeeper has the January challenges up already - they changed it to 125 km challenge.. ahhhhhh might not make that one, ha. |
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: 40lbs. Pace was a little off what I've been doing lately but this was more of a social outing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/1000010372_jpg-3077220.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/1000010369_jpg-3077221.JPG View Quote Nicely done |
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Did you just assume my anatomy? - Cowbell
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: 40lbs. Pace was a little off what I've been doing lately but this was more of a social outing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/1000010372_jpg-3077220.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/461668/1000010369_jpg-3077221.JPG View Quote Nice work!! |
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[#14]
5.95 miles - 30# - 95:34
Furthest I’ve gone to date |
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Did you just assume my anatomy? - Cowbell
No Tyrant has ever found itself guilty of tyranny in its own court. - ohland Weapons of war are our birthright - Dark_zero_x The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed - Lube |
[#16]
After rucking 380+ miles last year and then doing an HTB, I'm rucked out for a while. I'll happily answer any questions people have if they tag me. In the mean time, I wish you all no injuries and to enjoy the scenery wherever your feet take you.
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Originally Posted By PKT1106: After rucking 380+ miles last year and then doing an HTB, I'm rucked out for a while. I'll happily answer any questions people have if they tag me. In the mean time, I wish you all no injuries and to enjoy the scenery wherever your feet take you. View Quote According to RunKeeper (which I only use for tracking rucks): 2022 I did 503.3 miles in 135 activities (average of 3.73 miles/ruck) 2023 I did 555.5 miles (ooooh) in 136 activities (average of 4.08 miles/ruck) BUT I know I did much less weight than you - 95% of mine are 30 lbs dry; I aim for every other day, but I did 8.10 miles on Sat, 3.56 mi on Sun and 4.3 mi yesterday... and my knees are feeling it today, ha. |
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[#18]
Got a weighted vest on order for Christmas. Going to see how it works out compared to my Eberlestock backpack.
Using ~45lbs currently when walking with the wife to keep the HR up (quite a bit taller than her and our pace differs by ~3-4min/mile). Anyone else using a weighted vest lately? Hoping to have it fit under my jacket/coats on the winter walks. |
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Originally Posted By stre-tch: Got a weighted vest on order for Christmas. Going to see how it works out compared to my Eberlestock backpack. Using ~45lbs currently when walking with the wife to keep the HR up (quite a bit taller than her and our pace differs by ~3-4min/mile). Anyone else using a weighted vest lately? Hoping to have it fit under my jacket/coats on the winter walks. View Quote I use my plate carrier for workouts and my ruck for rucking, that's just me. I feel like the weight carries differently and the stimulus is different. Is it gospel? No. It's just how i've always done things. |
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Originally Posted By Impavido: I use my plate carrier for workouts and my ruck for rucking, that's just me. I feel like the weight carries differently and the stimulus is different. Is it gospel? No. It's just how i've always done things. View Quote Thanks, I’ll keep it in mind and the backpack handy. |
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I did a whole lot of rucking in '20-'21 with the Illinois APC when we were getting rolling but I've been slacking for the last couple years. At my peak I was able to do 8 miles @45-50# in 2:00, and 12 miles at around 3:30. I'm a short guy and that 15min/mile pace is brutal for me to maintain. I couldn't quite put up those numbers now but I've finally been getting back under a pack and putting in some miles. One of the things I struggle with is the time necessary to do rucks of any considerable distance. I think I'm going to focus on shorter distances and try to speed up my pace for a while.
I'd been using a ILBE pack and it was a fine pack for the money. I recently got a surplus Mystery Ranch THOR III pack that's designed to carry some sort of electronic warfare signal jammer device. It's highly specialized and makes a pretty lousy general purpose pack but it's really nicely made (Mystery Ranch after all). I did a bunch of sewing and modifications to it to make it more suitable for general purpose use and I think the results are great. It's comfortable and I think the layout will work well for field use. Another downside to me slacking for a while is that I lost the calluses on my hip bones that I'd built up. I guess it's just a body shape thing but no matter what pack I wear the hip belt abrades the hell out the front of my hips to the point of bleeding. A patch of sports tape over the bony part fixes the problem but my skin had been toughening up when I was rucking a lot. Anyone else have this issue? |
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Originally Posted By TheRadBaron: I did a whole lot of rucking in '20-'21 with the Illinois APC when we were getting rolling but I've been slacking for the last couple years. At my peak I was able to do 8 miles @45-50# in 2:00, and 12 miles at around 3:30. I'm a short guy and that 15min/mile pace is brutal for me to maintain. I couldn't quite put up those numbers now but I've finally been getting back under a pack and putting in some miles. One of the things I struggle with is the time necessary to do rucks of any considerable distance. I think I'm going to focus on shorter distances and try to speed up my pace for a while. I'd been using a ILBE pack and it was a fine pack for the money. I recently got a surplus Mystery Ranch THOR III pack that's designed to carry some sort of electronic warfare signal jammer device. It's highly specialized and makes a pretty lousy general purpose pack but it's really nicely made (Mystery Ranch after all). I did a bunch of sewing and modifications to it to make it more suitable for general purpose use and I think the results are great. It's comfortable and I think the layout will work well for field use. Another downside to me slacking for a while is that I lost the calluses on my hip bones that I'd built up. I guess it's just a body shape thing but no matter what pack I wear the hip belt abrades the hell out the front of my hips to the point of bleeding. A patch of sports tape over the bony part fixes the problem but my skin had been toughening up when I was rucking a lot. Anyone else have this issue? View Quote Hey bud. Small correction to your post, you did 12 miles in 3:12:36 in 2022, and that wasn't an easy course. One thought on your chaffed hip issue- I've always been kinda jealous how you could manage to wear a battle belt and a pack at the same time, I could never make that work. I wonder if how high you're running your pack's waist belt has anything to do with your issues? |
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[#23]
I see in one of the APC threads picture(s) of people rucking in deep snow... any tips for snowshoes?
I picked up a cheaper pair a couple of years ago but never got around to trying them.. These are the ones I got (if this link works) -
For 30 inch it says max 230 lbs, with my 30 lb pack and winter clothes I'm slightly over that. I've also found these USGI Magnesium Snowshoes - though from my little research the bindings are a PITA. My usual trail isn't groomed, but it does get snowmobile traffic. Though last week I rucked and had to make my own trail in boots, added nearly 2 minutes to my mile pace and was obviously more tiring. |
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Originally Posted By MikeyCNY: I see in one of the APC threads picture(s) of people rucking in deep snow... any tips for snowshoes? I picked up a cheaper pair a couple of years ago but never got around to trying them.. These are the ones I got (if this link works) - www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQQ68ZV For 30 inch it says max 230 lbs, with my 30 lb pack and winter clothes I'm slightly over that. I've also found these USGI Magnesium Snowshoes - though from my little research the bindings are a PITA. My usual trail isn't groomed, but it does get snowmobile traffic. Though last week I rucked and had to make my own trail in boots, added nearly 2 minutes to my mile pace and was obviously more tiring. View Quote Let's ask the expert @Rosta97 That's the guy that taught the class you saw pictures of. Though he may just tell you to learn to ski. |
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I like most of the msr snowshoes.
But if the snow only added 2 minutes to your mile it’s probably not too serious and I’d say the cheap ones will probably work fine. The usgi bindings are rough. As apc members can attest to. There are companies that make upgraded ones for them. I’d give the ones you got a try before you go spend $100-200+ on others. And skiing is the superior method of snow travel. Does take a bit longer to learn though. |
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Originally Posted By Rosta97: The usgi bindings are rough. As apc members can attest to. There are companies that make upgraded ones for them. View Quote Oh shit, I didn't click the link. Yeah, don't buy those unless you upgrade the bindings out of the gate. I spent a full day and quite a few miles in those things. Better than nothing, but the modern ones I borrowed for the biathlon were soooo much better. |
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[#27]
I've got a 15 mile run and gun coming up in February that I plan on doing with a 45lb ruck. I'll try to remember to post an AAR about the suffering.
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4.5 miles in 62:17 -- 30# Rucker 4.0
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"If you cant do something smart, do something right"
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[#30]
Wasn't a straight ruck, but I did GoRuck's Paperman Hero WOD the other day
2 Mile Ruck w/ 30# Ruck & 60# Sandbag (got the miles done in (35:25) Then 15-20-17 of: SB Clean & Press SB Row SB Over the Shoulder SB Deadlift |
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[#31]
Just remember, that rucking isn't an activity for the obese (30+ lbs overweight BMI normal range). If you're obese you're basically already rucking with your skeletal structure and joints hauling around all that weight. If you're obese just stick to tightening up your nutrition and lower impact cardio until you can get that weight down. I think rucking is also an activity for people who have been on a free weight lifting regiment for at least a few months and have an opportunity to strengthen up some of their supporting muscle groups. This all sounds pretty "duhh, no #%(* Sherlock" to most of you here, but I've seen a lot of women and dudes who are overweight start rucking who are obese, because they figure "it's just walking and I can do that."
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[#32]
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The threat is real...
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[#33]
Nicely done
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Did you just assume my anatomy? - Cowbell
No Tyrant has ever found itself guilty of tyranny in its own court. - ohland Weapons of war are our birthright - Dark_zero_x The dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed - Lube |
[#34]
I kept forgetting to post - a group of us from Central New York got together last Saturday and did a 6.2 mil ruck in 1 hr 49 mins. @RobADK led the pack.
With water I had 42 lbs in my pack and was carrying an 8 lb weighted bar (rifle stand-in). I think everyone else had at least 40 lbs - Rob do you recall? We felt could and looking forward to another. I think we could have pushed to 8 miles without too much trouble but some of the others hadn't done this type of thing in a while so a great warm up! |
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6 April - 3 miles in 46 minutes
7 April - 3.5 miles in 52 minutes 8 April - 3 miles in 44 minutes 9 April - 3.5 miles in 51 minutes 10 April - 4.1 miles in 62 minutes (flat) Had a new kid so trying to stay close to the house and not gone too long. 30# ruck. |
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[#36]
Been a bit but I got out this morning with a buddy. Pace was on the slow side but my buddy is 63 so I'll call it a good hike for me and an awesome hike for him. We were both at 45lbs dry.
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[#37]
4.9 miles -79:30 - #30
Got out in the dark this morning. Ruck weight not accounting for hydration bladder, mini IFAK, LCP Max or SOG Aegis II. |
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4 miles - #30 -57:32
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Well..... I tried. I was hoping to complete the Varusteleka Remote Military March - minimum 22 lbs and 25 km or 50 km (15.6 or 31.1 miles). My pack withOUT water was 29 lbs and I was going for the 15.6 miles (weight included spare socks and 2nd pair of shoes).. it was raining but not heavily.
Considering the previous longest distance I've done with any kind of weight was ~8 miles and I'm happy. I spent most of this morning draining and flushing my (hot) water heater, which involved filling buckets several times and carrying to the slop sink on the other end of the basement.. so I was already a little sore. |
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Originally Posted By MikeyCNY: Well..... I tried. I was hoping to complete the Varusteleka Remote Military March - minimum 22 lbs and 25 km or 50 km (15.6 or 31.1 miles). My pack withOUT water was 29 lbs and I was going for the 15.6 miles (weight included spare socks and 2nd pair of shoes).. it was raining but not heavily. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/453429/ruck-042824_JPEG-3200640.jpg Considering the previous longest distance I've done with any kind of weight was ~8 miles and I'm happy. I spent most of this morning draining and flushing my (hot) water heater, which involved filling buckets several times and carrying to the slop sink on the other end of the basement.. so I was already a little sore. View Quote No time limit and your pace was moving along pretty good. I'm going to say you would have made it with better pacing. Either way, trying is better than sitting at home. |
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Originally Posted By Redbirdxx: No time limit and your pace was moving along pretty good. I'm going to say you would have made it with better pacing. Either way, trying is better than sitting at home. View Quote Thanks! I uhhh, had to detour home real quick, my stomach was making weird noises. I had already peed in the woods but realllly didn't want to do more than that. It would have been another 90 minutes to get to 16 miles - physically and mentally I felt good, though when I showered I did find the start of some blisters on my toes so probably good I stopped when I did. |
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Originally Posted By Curmudgeon762: The surplus Army “10th Mountain” rucks are dirt cheap right now if you get them 9n the older ACU pattern. There are several generations of frame and not a ton of difference between them for non-Airborne applications. They are heavy as Hell empty but take a beating and are very flexible with the MOLLE pouches and attachments. Nothing wrong with them for starting out or rucks only lasting a few days.. I have Ospreys that I purchased for a trip to Philmont this summer: They are light as a feather but I don’t think they will handle years of abuse View Quote Fortunately Osprey has a ridiculous warranty. I used a Kifaru MMR on my GoRuck challenge. I got rid of it shortly after for being too fucking heavy at 9lbs empty. One of my midsize osprey packs is a dedicated training pack now, 38L capacity and I have a few sandbags to tune the weight. I would not carry more than 20 or so lbs in a pack with just shoulder straps any longer than possible. |
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Originally Posted By 03RN: Most people also don't see the need to run 10 miles or pick up 500lbs but i do it anyway View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 03RN: Originally Posted By bcauz3y: Originally Posted By 03RN: Honestly I thought we were talking about 35ish pounds. But as a fitness standard I think that 55lbs is pretty good. I'm not talking every day but a monthly test shouldn't be destructive. Maybe you're right man. Just seems crazy to me. I can live for 4-5 days and cover 50 miles out of a pack that weighs less than 40. I just don't see the need. Most people also don't see the need to run 10 miles or pick up 500lbs but i do it anyway Based. |
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[#46]
Nice job!
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Did you just assume my anatomy? - Cowbell
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