Plate Carrier for Rucking

[107driver]

Hej All,

I'm looking for a convenient set up for ruck training, and it seems stupid to pay the equivalent for the GoRuck vest or APC when I could get something which could also perform its intended purpose if I picked up some plates.

Is there a carrier y'all would recommend that is particularly comfortable, even just over a T-shirt or tank? I think the heaviest I would go with it would be 40 pounds, and I assume any of the well made stuff could handle that.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Smokeshot]

Rift ($70) - https://rmadefense.com/store/plate-carrier/0331-tactical-gear/rift-plate-carrier/
Condor MOPC ($85) - https://rmadefense.com/store/plate-carrier/condor-plate-carrier/condor-mopc-genii/
Hyperwear (20 lbs - $190 or 40lbs - $260)- https://hyperwear.com/products/hyper-vest-tactical-weight-vest?variant=44265238561045

 

[Caba]

Kensui Fitness has a plate loaded vest that be loaded a bit heavier if you decide to increase the weight.

 

[NHR]

The benefit of a Goruck (or any) pack is you can wear it anywhere without getting the PD called on you.

In many cases not a big deal, but you have an opportunity to spend more time under weight if using a pack.

 

[mtn.ballistics]

Smart idea to invest in a carrier that you are actually using for the job. Too many people get caught up in the social media ads seeing guys wearing the mock training vests and takes money away from building their actual kit.

A few carriers I would recommend from experience would be the Ferro Slickster or Crye JPC 2.0. Both of these carriers are built to survive some shit and keep a low profile, minimalist design. Both are great lightweight options as well. I also liked the TREX ARMS AC1 the few times I used one but I won’t support their company anymore

 

[107driver]

Thx Mtn. What don't you like about TREX?

 

[mtn.ballistics]

Thx Mtn. What don't you like about TREX?

 

[blksno]

I just bought a cheap amazon vest and had four 1/4" AR500 plates made for it. Functions as "defacto" armor in a pinch, but I just wear it as a weight training vest.

 

[107driver]

I just bought a cheap amazon vest and had four 1/4" AR500 plates made for it. Functions as "defacto" armor in a pinch, but I just wear it as a weight training vest.

How heavy did it end up?

 

[blksno]

How heavy did it end up?

I'd have to check what it weighs with 4 plates.
There's room for at least 3 on each side. or could always use thicker mild steel. I'll check when I get home

 

[mattc51]

I use adjustable weight vests. Easier to tailor to the workout. I use the MIR version. I had steel weights from a cheap golds gym walmart vest and just moved them over to the better vest. These can be found cheaper.

MiR Short Weighted Vests - CrossFit

The MiR Short Vest is designed for Crossfitters. At 11" from the collarbone, you get the maximum workout while the vest is secured tightly. Order yours today.

www.roguefitness.com

 

[bohica17]

I have this with level 4 ceramic plates

https://hrttacticalgear.com/hrt-rac-plate-carrier/

 

[sinister]

Please don't ruck while wearing armor and/or a plate carrier.

I spent an entire military career under the green tick and dome of obedience and can think of nothing worse for your back, hips, knees, and ankles (let alone controlling your core body temperature) than cross-country walkabout with added self-imposed physiological stress.

Backpacking or Volksmarching for fitness is NOT rucking in military loadout.

Happy wandering.

 

[MK20]

Yep. Disregard the plate carrier as it will fuck your body over badly. Get a good pack and don't go over 40 lbs total load.

 

[Mulepackhunter]

Take a look at the outdoorsmans atlas trainer, works really well and doublles as a meat hauler. Also picks up chicks when you slap a 45 on and hit the stair climber. They also make roto pack water carriers so you can haul heavy up and come down cooled off and light so the knees last longer

 

[TimK]

If you’re training loaded for fitness, do whatever you want. Lots of good input above. If you’re training to ruck, you should do it with a ruck. The load balanced front to back with plates is quite different from the same weight in a ruck.

 

[blksno]

Each of my plates is 7 lbs 11.3 oz.
X 4 puts it a sliver over 30bs of steel.

Plus the vest. But you CAN run 3 plates in front and 3 in back if you wanna go bananas.

That would be +46 lbs plus the vest

 

[jasco]

If I were you, carrying ~40 lb and wanting day-to-day ruck training + the potential to throw in plates, I’d probably go with the Agilite K19 or Goruck RPC. The adjustability and shoulder/back padding make the load feel less punishing, especially over longer routes.

 

[mrtoyz]

My 2cents. Wife and I just got the GoRuck from Rogue. Worth it. Good quality. Carries 40lbs well, no hot spots.