Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Rucking is an increasingly popular fitness modality. If you are planning a wilderness backpacking trip, it is as close to the real thing as you can get.

0:00 Intro
0:20 Rucking with a daypack
1:24 Types of rucksacks
2:18 What I use - Rogue Echo vest
3:40 5.11 6.6 molle pouch for incremental weights
4:10 Rucking backpacks - GoRuck and Wild Gym
5:44 Training hints & tips
7:03 Trekking poles or not?
8:00 Typical road training
8:30 Apple watch apps
9:15 Outro