…What To Do W/ What It Do: GORUCK Packing List…
The packing list is just as important as preparing and training for a event you want to do.
Here are the things that I typically pack in my ruck when doing a GORUCK TOUGH event (12+ hours and 20+ miles). You can also find the official GORUCK packing list here:
- ID (drivers license or government issued identification)
- $20 (for can fare or to use to purchase food/snacks)
- Headlamp and extra pair of batteries
- Water bladder (I will usually pack two and leave one bladder empty or other water sources)
- PT/Reflective belt
- Weight (bricks, sand bag, iron plate, etc. Anything that will help to reach the required weight for my ruck)
- Gloves
- First aid Kit/foot repair kit
- Food/snacks
- Tylenol & caffeine pills
- electrolytes (tabs or powder that can be added to the water bladder)
- straps and carabiners
- Dry bag
- extra layers of clothing
- Duct tape, multi use tool, sharpie
- sunglasses and hat
Like I stated in the video you want to make sure to not pack too much! This can be a hindrance to you during any event that you do. You will want to pack only the things that you will need. Simplicity is key!!!
The weight that you choose for your ruck for the event is also important. You want to make sure that the weight will be durable and withstand the whole event. There are various things that can be used (sand, rocks, weight plates, steel plates, diving weights, etc). YOU have to find what will be comfortable to you. AND TRAIN WITH IT so you will know if it will work for you. You want to limit the amount of malfunctions you have for your event via working with and training with all of the things you plan to have during the event. It will also allow you to figure out what you will/will not need. Each person will prefer different things in their ruck. You will have to just figure out what will work the best for you.
Each event will have a different packing list:
Again, simplicity is key! Only pack what you will need. You will be grateful to have the limited amount of clutter and the light ruck for your event.