Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 07:45     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
NP. I wouldn’t recommend just any backpack with thin shoulder straps and without a hip/lower back strap if you’re going to put more than 20lbs in it. And of course if your back hurts, reduce the weight and start slowly. I have a Tumi backpack that looks great but it terrible for this, and a Helly Hansen very thin skiing one that looks unstructured but can distribute higher loads much better. I don’t think a weighted vest is necessary but a good, ergonomic backpack is.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 06:27     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Lol. I guess I already do this kind of workout everyday because I walk a ton with a weighted backpack as a part of life. I’d say the key is investing in a backpack that is properly sized and distributes the weight on your body correctly. I’d go to a place like REI and try on several backpacks. I’m a woman with a short torso, so I specifically looked for backpacks that could adjust for that.

The one I currently use can be adjusted so all the weight goes to my hips and chest, and no weight is on my back or shoulders. The hip belt and chest straps, and where they come across my body, are key for this. Because they are placed right, I can carry absurd amounts of weight without strain on my back, neck, shoulders, etc. But if I don’t have my hip belt and chest straps on, it’s game over.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 04:47     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Before you sheeple adopt this Peter Attia / social media trend, interview a handful of retired military guys who did this “workout” as part of their years of active duty. Specifically, ask them about their lower back.

We aren’t talking about 70 pound rucksacks here…I use a 12 pound vest from Amazon to walk my dog and love it.


This. I am 51F. Dexa scan showed bone density loss. My physician recommended weight bearing (with a vest) walk for 30 mins 4-5 times a week.

A vest seems potentially better than a backpack but still not sure why adding extra weight onto the knees is wise …

My physician told me it was a good idea to put stress on my joints and bones. Carefully, of corse. I have a family history of brittle bones and weak joints. The way to make them stronger/more resilient is to stress them (as with all things).

I’m not talking about a 100 pound pack. I’m talking about 30 pound vest and wearing supportive shoes.

It isn’t fundamentally different than doing weighted lunges or playing tennis. Choos the exercise you enjoy.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2024 00:05     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Well they say one hour of rucking is equal to 4 hours of walking
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 23:23     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Before you sheeple adopt this Peter Attia / social media trend, interview a handful of retired military guys who did this “workout” as part of their years of active duty. Specifically, ask them about their lower back.

We aren’t talking about 70 pound rucksacks here…I use a 12 pound vest from Amazon to walk my dog and love it.


A vest seems potentially better than a backpack but still not sure why adding extra weight onto the knees is wise …

My physician told me it was a good idea to put stress on my joints and bones. Carefully, of corse. I have a family history of brittle bones and weak joints. The way to make them stronger/more resilient is to stress them (as with all things).

I’m not talking about a 100 pound pack. I’m talking about 30 pound vest and wearing supportive shoes.

It isn’t fundamentally different than doing weighted lunges or playing tennis. Choos the exercise you enjoy.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 22:52     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: Before you sheeple adopt this Peter Attia / social media trend, interview a handful of retired military guys who did this “workout” as part of their years of active duty. Specifically, ask them about their lower back.

We aren’t talking about 70 pound rucksacks here…I use a 12 pound vest from Amazon to walk my dog and love it.


A vest seems potentially better than a backpack but still not sure why adding extra weight onto the knees is wise …
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 22:52     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
I don’t understand the “rucking” thing. I lift heavy and I find wearing a heavy backpack really uncomfortable and also hard on the knees. (Why do you think they tell you being overweight is bad for your joints?)

Anyway OP - you should ease into anything new more than you did. 5 miles was too long. I doubt it was anything specific about how you wore the bag.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 22:43     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote: Before you sheeple adopt this Peter Attia / social media trend, interview a handful of retired military guys who did this “workout” as part of their years of active duty. Specifically, ask them about their lower back.

We aren’t talking about 70 pound rucksacks here…I use a 12 pound vest from Amazon to walk my dog and love it.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 17:25     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Before you sheeple adopt this Peter Attia / social media trend, interview a handful of retired military guys who did this “workout” as part of their years of active duty. Specifically, ask them about their lower back.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 17:22     Subject: Re:Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
I tried the backpack and at the mile marker was just really uncomfortable.

I bought a weighted vest off Amazon and found that I could go a lot longer/faster without too much discomfort (other than my lungs and legs working) either during or after.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 13:31     Subject: Re:Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote:I use a backpack that kids would use for school...just a normal back pack. I put about 25-30 lbs of books and things in it and I walk about 3 miles through my very hilly neighborhood without issues...and I have a bad back.


Love this ecologically, frugal way to do this! More people should act like you.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 13:25     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Anonymous wrote:Are you wearing it too low?


Yes, I think all the dumbbells weight sinks to bottom and even when I pull up straps high as they go on my shoulders, the majority of weight is on my lower back. My shoulders didn’t hurts at all.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 13:20     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Are you wearing it too low?
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 12:37     Subject: Re:Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
I use a backpack that kids would use for school...just a normal back pack. I put about 25-30 lbs of books and things in it and I walk about 3 miles through my very hilly neighborhood without issues...and I have a bad back.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2024 12:02     Subject: Tell me about your. Rucking pack or weighted vest
Hi! I am not a runner but I am a power walker and I recently got interested in rucksacking by watching some Instagram posts. I tried on my own the other day with a backpack ans 2 10b weights inside. I was fine and it felt like a great workout and I did 5 miles with inclines. Uh-oh! I must’ve done something wrong with form because yesterday morning my lower back was screaming at me. I think I need to actually get a real sack or a weighted vest to distribute the load better. What do you use and is it sensible to do it with inclines or maybe just flat roads?.

I am very used hiking high inclines and power walking but haven’t done it miles with 20lbs before. The weight isn’t too heavy but I don’t think I carried it correctly.