The 8 Best Rucking Backpacks, According to Experts

GORUCK Plate Carrier ($115)

The GORUCK plate carrier is exactly what it says: a backpack that's perfectly shaped to carry GORUCK's weight plates, and nothing else, which helps keep the weight secure so there's no bouncing or jostling. The weight plates come in 10, 20, and 30 lb. increments.

"This is the most 'comfortable' way I've found to ruck," says Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and rucking fan. "It's streamlined to hold only weight, which makes it far less bulky than a backpack, and unlike a weight vest, the plate carrier's design helps you maintain an upright, shoulders-back posture while keeping your diaphragm open for easier breathing."