BESTSELLERS

"They're built for all-terrain, and I use mine on asphalt every day. I murder running shoes in no time, but I can put over 1,000 miles (with 45# minimum) and 2-3 workouts/week on my Mackalls before it’s time for a new pair." — Jason, GORUCK Cofounder (former Green Beret)

Rucking is the foundation of Special Forces training and the Mackall™ is an off-road rucking machine. Maximum versatility and maximum support in a low top trail shoe named in honor of Camp Mackall, the home of Special Forces training.

AGGRESSIVE TRIPLE COMPOUND OUTSOLE
Each section of the triple compound rubber outsole is designed to perform a specific function the best it possibly can. The forefoot rubber is formulated for increased grip with deep tread specifically shaped to grab the ground while shedding mud and debris. It wraps around the toes for additional protection against rocky terrain or when doing push-ups. The midfoot is formulated from a rock climbing compound and hardened for exceptional abrasion resistance — ideal for fast roping. The heel is more dense and formulated for extreme durability with an expanded heel strike area that won't break down over time or distance.

RUGGED MIDSOLE
The midsole design wraps around the entire upper providing significantly more stability and maximum support. Support you need for your feet so they’re not smoked after being on your feet all day, whatever you’re doing. Support is foundational to Mackall™ and makes them versatile — great for combat, traveling, and for people who demand a lot of their feet.

LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT + REINFORCED TPU UPPER
100% polyester knit constructed with the strength and durability to thrive in unforgiving environments. At 230 g/sqm, it's lightweight and fast drying. High-wear areas are reinforced with a protective TPU film. We targeted the toe area for abrasion resistance and the midfoot to heel area for additional lockdown support.

PROTECTIVE TOE CAP
No stubbed toes from craggy rocks or rogue sticks on the trail. A dual layered toe cap provides extra protection and abrasion resistance across the toes. Reinforced bonding to the rubber outsole's toe bumper results in better long term durability after miles of abusive terrain.

IDEAL RUCKING OFFSET
The ideal heel-to-toe drop for rucking. 13mm offset reduces the strain on your achilles (and by proxy your ankle, knees, and hips) and helps to accommodate a natural gait in an unnatural world of asphalt and man-made surfaces.

WIDE TOE BOX
Generous forefoot area lets your toes breathe. Over time and distance during any activity including rucking or traveling, your feet will swell. This extra space reduces the friction that can occur if your feet rub against the insides of your boot.

NO SPACER MESH
Spacer mesh is soft, squishy, and feels comfortable to your hand when you touch it. But it’s a trap, literally. The first time spacer mesh looks at any kind of water, your boots get heavier and they stay that way. So we proudly do not use spacer mesh, end of story.

3D MOLDED HEEL LOCK
Comfortable PU foam bolsters lock in the heel to prevent slippage and excessive movement around the ankle. This allows you to secure your heel into the shoe without relying on lace-locking or lacing too tightly.

ANATOMICALLY MOLDED TPU HEEL COUNTER
Anchors your foot with a supportive, injection molded heel counter that stabilizes your heel when you're doing dynamic, load bearing exercises.

3MM SPEED LACES
3mm as opposed to standard 5mm, just like MACV-2™. Debris and mud doesn't collect on the 3mm laces like it does on the 5mm, the 3mm rinse off and dry faster, and they're faster to tie because there's less bulk.

REFLECTIVE PULL TAB
Highly reflective pull tab on the back heel keeps you visible on the road or trail. Stay safe out there when choosing the harder path.

LACE-LOCK EYELETS
Extra top eyelets can be used to create a tight heel lock — commonly called a runner's loop or lock lace — that prevents heel slippage and excessive movement around the ankle.

DUAL DENSITY INSERT
Our custom insert uses a dual layered compression foam system that supports your entire foot from heel to toe - including contoured arch support for all 3 of your arches- throughout the duration of your foot strike.

The Packable Bullet packs down to almost nothing and weighs only 6 oz, so toss it in your travel ruck and deploy it as your day bag when you hit your destination. AquaGuard zippers and tape-sealed seams will keep your clothes dry in a monsoon — use it to carry a few 6-packs from the store, stash your wet trunks, protect your electronics from the rain, or carry whatever gear you pick up along the way — hands free.

Proudly overbuilt and backed by the best guarantee on the market, our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

If you want to travel the world with one bag, it’s a ruck, and it’s GR2®. The GR2 offers all the pockets and organization, has a bombproof compartment next to your back, and it's carry-on compliant — allowing for hands-free travel because roll bags suck. Patterned after Special Forces medical rucks which lie completely flat, GR2 is big, tough, and built to travel outside the airport in any and every environment imaginable.

GR2 comes with a GORUCK Spearhead patch - customize with the patch of your choice. All GORUCK gear comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee, aka the best guarantee on the planet. Use it really, really hard like we do.

Sizing Guide:

• GR2 26L is an ideal day ruck or small travel ruck. Its height is the same as the 20L Rucker and the 21L GR1 -- the extra liters come from the second main compartment with ALL. THE. POCKETS.
• GR2 34L -- you can travel out of just this ruck and it's not too big to be a day ruck.
• GR2 40L is big and ideally suited for one bag travel. You can fit everything in there.

GR1® was built to thrive in Baghdad and NYC and has been tested and proven by Green Berets to meet the life or death standards of quality, toughness, and performance. It has proven itself the world over and earned its “Greatest Of All Time” status the hard way: one deployment, one event, one trip, one mile at a time. 1,000 Events/year, 175,000+ participants, and 200+ Special Forces Cadre later, the GORUCK Challenge is the most significant quality control program of its kind. No other bag is consistently put through more abuse, and GR1 thrives.

The GR1 is built with a minimalist approach in mind and includes only the necessary features of an everyday carry rucksack: a bombproof laptop compartment, opens flat for easy packing, and built with Special Forces grade materials.

Proven to Special Forces standards, GR1 is synonymous with the best of American Manufacturing. Each GR1 is built to last and comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

The purpose of a weight vest was never to make it harder to breathe. We cut a hole in our plates to take the weight off your diaphragm and give you some breathing room. This means better breathing during tough workouts and better recovery between sets. Then we added the swimmer’s cut and lowered neckline with movement in mind for the best weight vest for the most dynamic exercises. We finished the plates off with a powder coating to combat rust and stand the test of time.

The plates are compatible with our Rucking Weight Vest ONLY. They’re sold in pairs for total weights (with the vest) of 14, 20, and 30lbs.

Curved Ruck Plates may ship separately from the rest of our gear. Curved Ruck Plates can only be shipped in the United States (all 50 states). Orders containing Curved Ruck Plates cannot be expedited.

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A TWO MILLION YEAR LEGACY

Rucking has been around for over two million years. Our bodies evolved to efficiently carry weight back to the tribe, high and tight on our backs. Two thousand years ago, Roman Legionnaires used rucking as a test to select their best soldiers, a practice that continues with today’s Special Forces. And the body remains as da Vinci drew it, elegant in its creation and refined to ruck weight over time and distance, on our backs. This is the life we choose.

The Rucker® 5.0 supports for your spine’s natural curvature while you’re out crushing calories, building strength, and saving your joints one step at a time — and it retains the fit and feel that is as timeless and natural as the human body.

The Rucker is the greatest and most comfortable rucksack ever built. Though many imitators exist now, it has no equal. The only thing tougher and more elegant than the Rucker is the person using it, and that means you.

NEW FOR 5.0:

• Lumbar Support: A “damn that’s big” foam pad designed for maximum lumbar and lower back support.
• Magnetic Internal Pockets: Upgraded internal storage with silent, snag-free magnetic closures for quick and secure access that will not get crushed like zippers and function way better than VELCRO.

Ruck Plates® are compact and fit seamlessly in the Rucker® and Ruck Plate Carrier™ for superior stability. Built to the GORUCK standard of quality and craftsmanship, we designed our ruck plates with the same care for detail as everything we make.

Ruck Plates® are sold individually, and may ship separately from the rest of our gear. Ruck Plates can only be shipped in the United States (all 50 states). Orders containing Ruck Plates® cannot be expedited.

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The Ruck Plate Carrier (aka RPC) houses a Ruck Plate perfectly and is worn high and tight on your back for natural stability. Your chest stays open so you can breathe better to ruck longer.

The RPC is built for comfort under weight, with a padded top handle, cushioned plate pocket, ergonomic lumbar support, and a non-abrasive back panel and shoulder straps — so comfortable you can wear it against your skin, no friction burn, no problem.

When in doubt, start with 20LBS.

If you have big traps, go with the RPC LONG.

The Ruck Plate Carrier (Standard) is ideal for carrying 10LB, 20LB, or 30LB Standard Ruck Plates. It’s the perfect place to start if you’re new to rucking or want to add some extra suck to your workouts. The Ruck Plate Carrier (Long) fits a 30LB Long or 45LB Long plate and is ideal if you’re a larger guy. The Ruck Plate Carrier (Heavy) carries up to two 45lb plates (or a 45 + a 30 Long, etc.) for your toughest rucks.

We took all the lessons we've learned since 2008 about building rucks and pared them down to the essentials to create the Basic Rucker.

When rucking, you want the weight high and tight on your back, and stable next to your body. You want comfortable shoulder straps not just when you first put your ruck on, but for the long haul and for years to come.

This ruck was designed for exactly one task: rucking. Add a 10, 20, or 30 LB Ruck Plate® to the elevated pocket inside, and get going.

The Basic Rucker™ and all GORUCK gear comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

The world sees one fight, one battle, one heroic act. A hero prevails, an enemy falls, and we celebrate for all of eternity. What’s not shown are the thousands of hours that go into one moment. The commitment to excellence, the willingness to put it all on the line.

Remaining true to yourself at all costs.

Achilles is calling. Pick it up, don it over your shoulders, tighten it down. As long as you have breath in your lungs and blood in your heart, keep moving.

We build the tools, you master them — one step, one rep at a time.

Achilles has you covered.

The world is full of cut-rate, toxic-smelling women’s weight vests marketed to everyone — bad for women, worse for men. The Achilles is built to a completely different standard. We forge this Men’s Weighted Vest from premium materials that are 100% clean, non-toxic, and built to handle a lifetime of sweat and abuse without breaking down. No toxic shortcuts, no chemical burns—just pure, rugged performance.

IMPERISHABLE GLORY: Like every piece of GORUCK gear, the Achilles is backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Inspired by the experience of a real CIA field agent and designed for the everyday woman on a mission, the Spy Ruck™ is more than a weighted vest. It’s a tool for strength, confidence, and purpose. GORUCK Co-Founder and former CIA officer Emily McCarthy built the Spy Ruck to empower women to train with purpose and move with freedom.

Every detail was engineered for how you move. The contoured profile stays close to your body without restricting breathing. Balanced weight placement means your energy goes into progress, not fighting the gear. The interior fabric flexes where you need comfort and holds strong where you need stability, so nothing distracts you from your next step, rep, or mile.

The result is a vest that seamlessly blends into your routine while making you stronger with every step.

Like every piece of GORUCK gear, the Spy Ruck is backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Your Spy Ruck is made to be used and used hard. At GORUCK, our gear is built tough for tougher people. Here’s how to care for your Spy Ruck when you are ready to clean it.

1. Prep the Solution. Fill a tub or sink with room temperature (not hot) water and mix in a little mild soap, dish soap or even shampoo works. No bleach. Ever. Bleach is the enemy.
2. Wash the Evidence. Apply the soapy water directly to the vest and give it a good hand wash. No machines. Just you and some elbow grease. Rinse with clean water.
3. Exfil & Air‑Dry. Hang it up and air-dry. Let the sun do its thing if you’ve got it, no dryers. The materials won’t bleed, fade, or rust. Consider it a tactical reset between rucking missions.

Breathe better when rucking or training — with our innovative Curved Ruck Plates (yes there’s a big hole in them, yes it works great), you can talk better to the person next to you, or push even harder in your training without suffocating your diaphragm. Combine breathing better with rucksack straps that disperse the weight expertly, and this is a best in class weight vest.

We believe that the more comfortable something is, the more you’ll want to use it. And given all the gains to be had from carrying weight, we hope you use it hard and have fun in the sun doing it.

Sizing: L is designed to fit most men. The front and back panels are identical across sizes, the difference is in the shoulder straps and cummerbund. As a result, the S may sit higher on bigger people.