I've been a pretty avid hiker for a while now and I'm gradually preparing to do bigger and longer hikes with more gear, alongside that, I've fallen out of love with working out due to a stressful and active job, so in an effort to aid both of these things, I finally pulled the pin and bought a Ruksak and it's AMAZING.
I've walked with a heavy (20kg) weighted vest before and I find it makes it very hard to breathe and hurts my shoulders, so having something that sits high and close to my body that still allows me to breathe is a huge plus. It's comfortable, well padded and has ample storage space for a hat, water bottles, extra layers and all that good stuff. Huge win. Love my pack.
It's good - comfortable, easy to adjust. I wish these had been invented 50 years ago when I was 26 ... lunges and push ups are definitely more rewarding!
Super happy with my 8 kg vest. i'm 60kg and 160cm tall and feel it's really helping build my muscle TONE in my mid 40s without trying
We use the weighted vests for fire training, to accredit our people for the coming fire season (we are a forest plantation grower). These vests have been a very welcome change to the previous, very long, very uncomfortable, sand weight vests. We can highly recommend these vests. Thank you for providing this product.
The title of the review says it all - Coming from a performance training background, I have tried a bunch of weighted running and training vests and none of them have come close to the Strydr. Theres no movement, bounce, or movement that shouldn't be there. I genuinely thought the 15lbs would be too light too - But it made the workout much harder, I felt it right from the get go.
Definitely recommend this vest to anyone that wants to add a little more to their training while being able to stay comfortable throughout.
The STRYDR invest has exceeded my expectation by far. It’s extremely comfortable. Unlike the bulky un-even weighted vests that I’ve tried in the past you can actually train with it and it doesn’t get in the way. I reach for the 10 pound vest a lot which doesn’t sound heavy but it’s making a huge difference to my training already and I’ve only had it for 2 weeks! I can’t wait to see how much stronger I feel in a months time. Highly recommend!
Love my 8kg Rukvest. Wear it walking and when performing squats and lunges . Game changer for Bulgarian Split squats , has you giving yourself a clap when you're finished them .
It's heavy but comfortable, highly recommend it.
I absolutely love my 5kg RUKVEST. Easy to fit. I did an initial walk of 30 mins, with no problems. From then on I have worked up to my usual hour walk only 10 days later. Mybody feels like it is getting a good full workout. Love it!
It’s exactly as it was said to be. Importantly comfortable
I absolutely am loving my ruk vest. I have a bad back and hip so was sceptical at first but am really loving it and feel really excited about strengthening my body up.
Love our RUKSAK - goes well for everyday rukking and excellent for hiking. Great quality!
Are you serious about rucking, The RUKBRIK 6 PAK
The different weight options make it easy to progressively overload your training or adjust the load depending on the session. They’re compact, well made, fit the RUKSAK perfectly, and don’t move around while you’re on the go.
Quality gear that does exactly what it’s designed to do. Highly recommend.
A simple addition that makes a huge difference.
The RUKSAK Waist Belt adds another level of comfort and stability, especially on longer rucks or when carrying heavier loads. It keeps the pack secure, takes pressure off the shoulders, and moves naturally with you.
I’ve had my RUKSAK rucking backpack for about a year now, and to be honest, it’s rarely left my back.
Whether I’m rucking, hiking, jogging, travelling around Australia, or heading overseas, it goes everywhere with me. It’s incredibly comfortable, sits snug against your back, and moves naturally with your body, even when loaded with weight.
What I love most is that it doesn’t sacrifice practicality. There’s plenty of room for everyday essentials, a laptop, and your ruck plates, so it doubles as both a quality travel backpack and a purpose-built training pack. Most people wouldn’t even realise you’re carrying extra weight.
The build quality is exceptional, and it’s hands down the best weighted backpack I’ve owned.
To top it off, the team at RUKSAK are genuine legends, always happy to answer questions, whether it’s about the backpack itself or rucking and fitness in general.
Couldn’t recommend it more. That’s Five stars from me!
The RUKSAK is just built different. I’ve been rucking for almost seven years, and in that time I’ve tried most of the major brands on the market. The RUKSAK is the only one that hasn’t caused any numbness or swelling in my hands, and that’s because it’s built to follow the curve of your spine and distribute the weight better. Wish I’d discovered this bag sooner. If you’re looking to get into rucking, save yourself some time, money, and numb hands, and buy yourself a RUKSAK.
I love that the 1kg bricks make it easy to add or decrease weight incrementally. With other rucking systems, you have to use 5kg/10kg/15kg etc. sometimes those increments are just too much, or the weight just doesn’t feel right on the day. The 1kg bricks solves that problem.
Comfortable, easy to use, it's "grab & go'. I use it everyday for my daily walks, definitely burning more calories - the shred is underway.- Summer bodies are made in Winter! Go buy one now!!
Absolutely love it! 10/10. Such a great design for women, as we don’t need any more weight at our chest! I love that the weight is evenly distributed across the back and it’s never in the way. From hikes, walks with friends, to everyday dog walks I’ve got it on. It’s just a no brainer for me as it effortlessly adds a bit of intensity to something I already do! I live in Cairns, and it can be pretty hot and humid and this design is quite breathable versus traditional weight vests.
It fits very snugly and is adjustable. I did add a strap from the back to the front clips to stop it bouncing when I am using the rebounder but it's not really necessarily even for jogging.