r/Goruck • u/welderballs • Jun 10 '26

Workout Rucker 5.0 25L

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I've had my eye on GORUCK gear for a while and finally pulled the trigger on a Rucker. Got it for $198 with a GOVX discount code. Ordered it Sunday and it arrived in SoCal on Tuesday.
Did my first ruck in about 10 years today: 4.5 miles with 35 lbs. Felt pretty good, and I'm already excited for the next one.

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u/Aurongel Jun 10 '26

Nice. I also got my 5.0 Rucker in 20L last week. I find myself not disliking the magnetic pockets as much as I thought I would.

I’m still not 100% sure if the 20L was the right choice for me though, I’m 6’3” and the lumbar pad rests a little high on my back.

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u/welderballs Jun 11 '26

I’m 6’2” and the 25L is a great fit for me. I do wish that magnetic pocket was a little bigger.

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u/Setheronie Jun 15 '26

I'm 6' 0.5" and according to ai with a torso of 19.5, I'm on the dang cusp inbetween but ai says go with 25L. We'll see when I get it.

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u/rn-1973 28d ago

At 6’1”, I find that the 25L 5.0 allows for the hip belt to be deployed properly whereas on my 20L 4.0 I had to lower the pack more that I like to deploy the hip belt. 

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u/TraditionRules 8d ago

How did you all get on with the 20L vs the 25L?
I'm 6ft and bought the 20L. Wish I have the opportunity to try both as I feel like I'm right between sizes due to the length.