--- product_id: 657216503 title: "GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L" brand: "goruck" price: "€ 632.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/657216503-goruck-rucker-4-0-weighted-rucking-backpack-military-rucksack-black store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 20L versatile capacity Supports up to 75 lbs weight Reinforced, water-resistant Cordura GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L **Brand:** goruck **Price:** € 632.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Carry Strength, Style & Stamina — Own Every Mile with GORUCK Rucker 4.0! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L by goruck - **How much does it cost?** € 632.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/657216503-goruck-rucker-4-0-weighted-rucking-backpack-military-rucksack-black) ## Best For - goruck enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted goruck brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Spacious:** 20L capacity balances sleek, urban-ready design with enough room for essential gear—perfect for fitness and daily carry. - • **Ergonomic Back Support:** Raised lumbar padding and a built-in frame sheet protect your spine and core, ensuring comfort under heavy loads. - • **Purpose-Built for Rucking:** Engineered with elevated Ruck Plate pockets for stable, high-positioned weight carry that maximizes strength gains mile after mile. - • **Super Straps for Ultimate Comfort:** Wide, dual-foam laminated straps eliminate neck strain, delivering cushioned durability for long, intense ruck sessions. - • **Rugged Durability Meets Tactical Style:** Constructed from 1000D Cordura nylon with water-resistant finish and MOLLE webbing for versatile, everyday and outdoor use. ## Overview The GORUCK Rucker 4.0 is a military-grade, weighted rucking backpack designed for serious fitness and tactical use. Featuring a 20L capacity, it supports up to 75 lbs of weight with elevated, stable Ruck Plate pockets. Its reinforced 1000D Cordura nylon shell is water-resistant and built to last, while extra padded, dual-foam laminated straps and ergonomic lumbar support ensure maximum comfort during extended wear. Ideal for professionals seeking a durable, versatile pack that blends rugged performance with everyday style. ## Description The elevated plate pocket keeps the weight high and secure on your back, which is the preferred method for Rucking. This will help prevent any injuries or friction on your back. Both 20L and 25L Rucker feature 2 elevated plate pockets, one that holds 20LB or 30LB (Standard) Ruck Plates and one that holds a 45LB Plate, 20LB (Long), or 30LB (Long). This means your rucker can hold up to 75 lbs of weight. The 15L Rucker has one plate pocket that fits a 10LB, 20LB, or 30 LB Ruck plate. Say goodbye to friction burn. 210D HT (High Tenacity) CORDURA on the back panel and underside of the shoulder straps does NOT cause friction burn on your skin and it plays well with less durable fabrics like merino wool. An additional 10mm of EVA foam padding along the bottom section of the back panel supports the natural curve of your back. It’s raised up, protects you from friction from seams on pants, belts or Tough Leggings or anything back there. And if it’s exposed to your skin, that’s no problem either. Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably. Our dual density foam will not collapse under the pressure. Clip your hydration bladder into the interior d-ring with a carabiner and feed the hose through the exit port under the top handle of the ruck. Complete with side molle to integrate perfectly with the padded hip belt. The hip belt allows you to distribute heavy loads to your hips over long periods of time (think the GORUCK Challenge or Star Course) plus keeps the ruck stable during Ruck PT. Walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack) is a low impact exercise based on military training workouts. A simple design, bombproof construction, and the best materials money can buy are trademarks of our brand. The materials we choose thrive in any environment - YKK Zippers (with silent zipper pulls) perform despite Middle East sandstorms, and 1000 denier CORDURA is the preferred material for Special Forces rucks due to its strength to weight ratio and durability. No other company systematically abuses their own gear like we do via GORUCK Events. At over 10,000 events since 2010, GORUCK rucksacks have consistently proven to be the toughest and most comfortable in the world. With GORUCK Events happening all over the world and a high-touch promise like SCARS, we have nowhere to hide, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. The promise we make to you is the same that we make to our buddies headed to war: GORUCK gear is built to Special Forces life or death quality standards, and if you break it, we fix it. While I was in Special Forces and Emily was in the CIA, we started GORUCK out of her house in war-torn West Africa. The goal was pretty simple: build a rucksack with life-or-death quality standards that would thrive in Baghdad and NYC. The GORUCK Challenge was born in 2010. 1,000 Events/year, 175,000+ participants and 200+ Special Forces Cadre later, the gear is battle tested. Service is a way of life and that’s our northern star and we’re grateful to the community for the support. We would not exist without you. Proud to donate 1% of our annual top line revenue to various non-profit partners who support those who serve All GORUCK built gear, apparel, and footwear - everything we manufacture - comes with our SCARS Lifetime Promise ## Features - PURPOSE BUILT FOR RUCKING: The Rucker revolutionized the fitness category of rucking (carrying weight on your back). These bags are purpose built for rucking with an elevated pocket designed for Ruck Plates, reinforced construction, extra padded straps and multiple handles to make it a versatile training tool. The Rucker helps you to get stronger one rep and one mile at a time. Compatible with our hip belt (sold separately). - SUPER STRAPS: Thin straps cutting into your neck is the last thing you want while carrying weight. The Rucker straps are wide, reinforced, and extra padded to create the smoothest possible rucking experience. To build the straps, two premium high-density polyethylene foams are heat laminated together to form a permanent bond. The interior foam provides superior cushioning against your shoulder, and the exterior foam provides outstanding durability and impact resistance. - HIGH AND STABLE WEIGHT - Keeping the Ruck Plates high on your back, stable, and evenly distributed puts you in the best position to gain strength while rucking. The elevated Ruck Plate pockets keep the weights from bouncing around the bottom of your bag, and lets you scale up to 75LBs of Ruck Plates (we recommend starting 20LB). - BACK SUPPORT: Raised padding along the bottom of the Rucker provides ergonomic lumbar support that protects your spine and helps to brace your core. The back panel’s 210D Cordura fabric is smooth and moves with you instead of rubbing against your clothes. Closed-cell foam repels moisture to prevent sweat and rain from damaging your ruck. A built-in frame sheet adds structural integrity to your rucksack, and allows you to carry more weight comfortably. - VERSATILE 20L CAPACITY: Compact yet spacious enough to carry essential gear, making it ideal for both fitness and everyday use. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparel Closure Type | Zipper | | Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch | | Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Medium Weight | | Asin | B0DDZPCXZD | | Backpack Design | Daypack Backpack | | Backpack Harness Type | Shoulder Harness | | Best Sellers Rank | #37,833 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #92 in Tactical Backpacks | | Brand Name | GORUCK | | Color | Black With Black Embroidery | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (258) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Fit To Size Sentiment | Positive | | Fit Type | Standard | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840360215153 | | Import Designation | Imported | | Item Dimensions D X W X H | 5.5"D x 4.53"W x 18"H | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Weight | 1.72 kg | | Manufacturer | GORUCK | | Manufacturer Part Number | R420-0101EOB | | Material Type | Nylon | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 75 pounds | | Number Of Compartments | 2 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Pockets | 3 | | Other Special Features Of The Product | Water Resistant | | Outer Material | Nylon | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Style | Fitness Ruck Pack | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor | | Shell Type | Soft Shell | | Size | 20L | | Sport Type | Rucking | | Storage Volume | 20 liters | | Strap Type | Shoulder Strap | | Style Number | c9693391-cc55-4757-a411-f34795c097bc | | Theme | Military | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 840360215153 | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Images ![GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TF0JNzZYL.jpg) ![GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a5tuddh9L.jpg) ![GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qI-SAtvJL.jpg) ![GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ib+51Gn2L.jpg) ![GORUCK Rucker 4.0, Weighted Rucking Backpack, Military Rucksack, Black, 20L - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B+NuvJQZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an amazing bag that’s built to last a long time *by on Reviewed in the United States March 26, 2025* I I'm 6'2" and bought the Rucker 4.0 20L bag off of Amazon back in early January this year. It fits me perfectly and is very comfortable for daily use. I've added a 3-liter water bladder, optional padded hip belt which I wear very loose and a clip to keep the water hose line secure to the front of the bag where I can get to it. My bag will fit two 15 pound plates stacked in the short pocket plus one 45 pound long plate in the long pocket all at the same time that you can buy from Amazon for cheap (search "Yes4All" for their various plate offerings which do indeed fit this bag). Having only these three plates will, based on combination, let you choose from 15 pounds all the way up to 75 pounds in 15 pound increments (15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 pounds). If you need more weight than 75 pounds then you can also add some additional filled sand bags that they also sell on their website to get you to around 100 pounds max if you so chose. Right now I'm at 45-60 pounds (also including the bag weight and a filled water bladder that I've added) as my ideal for daily rucking and conditioning (start with 15pounds as your initial weight to get a feel for the bag and your conditioning for a week of use before increasing). The bag and straps themselves are built like a tank and will easily take lots of abuse and stay comfortable without rubbing or tearing under load. Just be sure to either remove the weight each time for storage, or ensure that you put the bag with weights flat on the floor (strap-side down!). *Don't* stand up the bag when loaded with weights and then lean the bag up against a wall for a long time else you will deform the inner plastic lumbar support that sits along the back of the bag. Always lay it flat on the ground with straps-side down (or remove the weights and store separately). It's a great and well thought-out system, and I feel I've gotten my money's worth many times over based on actual fitness results and the continued motivation to keep using this quality gear on a daily basis to get and stay outside longer and push harder. The weight is mounted high and tight on your back which is ideal for walking/hiking, and the bag moves with you without swinging or wobbling. It just feels, moves and looks great when in use, and you feel amazingly "bouncy" for the rest of the day after you take it off because your legs aren't supporting nearly as much weight! 🙂 Also check out Gorucks's amazing, supportive (and surprisingly affordable) footwear which are the best I've seen anywhere for these and similar activities where your feet take a lot of abuse. I have a pair of their MACV-2 Mid-tops and they're really great! They support all your arches and raise the heel a bit for optimized and comfortable load distribution over your entire foot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price and makes all the difference *by on Reviewed in the United States July 8, 2025* I hesitated to buy this pack because of the price, but after trying to carry weight in cheap backpack I already owned and suffering shoulder pain and weight at the small of my back, I decided to buy once, cry once. And I couldn't be happier! This thing is top quality and purpose built for carrying weight the way it should be carried. I can't emphasize enough how much of a difference it makes. I can carry more weight more easily, the straps don't dig into my shoulders, the weight rides high up on my back as it should, it fits my body perfectly, and encourages an upright (not hunched) posture as I walk. The padded material on the back is also great as it doesn't absorb sweat like all my other backpacks do. It's also great for carrying a water bottle, towel, etc. inside the pack. I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it. It makes me want to get out there and put the work in each day. Just bite the bullet and buy it! It'll last forever and lets you focus on your workout, not your pack. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy high quality pack. *by on Reviewed in the United States July 31, 2026* Once its worn a bit its perfect. Keeps the weight in place firmly. Easy to add anything I need to it and seems sturdy enough as there isn't so much as a fray after a few months of near daily use. Up to 40 pounds so far and foresee no problems adding more so figured I'd go ahead and add my two cents.Once I made the decision to ruck regularly the decision to get a longlasting quality pack was easy and no regret so far. ## Frequently Bought Together - GORUCK Rucker 4.0 20L Black - Purpose Built Rucking Backpack, Military Weight Training Rucksack w/Ruck Plate Pocket and Extra Padded Straps - Yes4All Cast Iron Ruck Weight, Weighted Plate for Rucking, Swings, Squat, Strength Training - Multiple Weights: 10LB to 45LB - GORUCK Padded Hip Belt - Adjustable Weight Lifting Belt for Enhanced Comfort & Stability, Ideal for Long Rucking & Heavy Lifting Work, Compatible w/Side MOLLE Webbing on GR1, GR2, & Rucker - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/657216503-goruck-rucker-4-0-weighted-rucking-backpack-military-rucksack-black](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/657216503-goruck-rucker-4-0-weighted-rucking-backpack-military-rucksack-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*