Any recommendations for a quality, non-military issue ruck/pack?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:42:41 -0400

I'm looking for a pack to use during GoRuck challenges and things of that nature and to train for an eventual EFMB road march. I have an old Blackhawk pack that I bought for my 1st deployment in 03, but it's finally starting to fall apart. I know GoRuck sells their own line of packs, but they're pretty pricey. I've used mostly internal frames in the past, but I'm open to suggestions.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2017 8:47 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:47:23 -0400

I am big fan of Mystery Ranch packs. They are expensive though. Got issued one in my last SOF unit (they are actually civilian packs though).

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2017 9:41 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:41:15 -0400

Why not get an old ruck from military surplus store?

Response by SGT Jen Roy made Jul 29 at 2017 9:42 AM

SGT Jen Roy — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 09:42:12 -0400

Any suggestions on the type of training I should do so that I can try one of these challenges?

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jul 29 at 2017 12:20 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:20:40 -0400

Osprey AG

Response by John Daskam made Jul 29 at 2017 2:54 PM

John Daskam — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:54:14 -0400

If you're going to spend the money that GoRuck is asking, take a look at Kifaru or Mystery Ranch Packs. They both make quality packs but they're not cheap.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2017 2:54 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:54:52 -0400

I'm a fan of the MALICE pack. I've had one forever and it has always beat out the new ones. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/malicepacks.aspx

malicepacks.aspx

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 3:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:04:49 -0400

Eberlestock