The 8 Best Rucking Backpacks, According to Experts

Centr Rucksack ($50)

The Centr rucksack has four pockets for weight plates, plus four pockets for storage. Katie Knight, CPT, and founder of Knight Time Training (plus winner of the 2022 GORUCK Games and the 2021 World's Toughest Mudder 24-hour race) loves this bag for both its versatility and durability.

"I could be rucking with up to 50 pounds, or trail running for two to three hours/day, so I need a pack that's comfortable for both and holds up over time," she says. Of all the brands she's used over the years, Centr is her favorite. If you're not ready to commit to a full back just yet, she also recommends the Centr 20lb Weighted Vest ($65).