05-21-2006, 16:01
|
#1
|
|
Asset
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 13
|
Q's before purchasing a ruck
I am planning on purchasing an rucksack so I can get some experiece in that area. However, looking on ebay I am seeing ruck sacks with and without straps, and also with or without frame...
I was about to purchase one with straps and frame, but wanted to make sure here first before I bought the ruck.
Also can you purchase weights to put in the bag to make it heavy or am I needing to find things I own and pack them up to make it at a desirable weight?
Lastly, I live near a large National Park with LOTS of woods, and also lots of trails. Do you suggest staying on the main roads, and some trails when only traveling with regular shoes?
Thank you.
|
|
TN FISH is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:06
|
#2
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
|
Yes, you need the straps and frame. If you search here, you will find you need a large ALICE.
You can use anything for weight - sand bags work ok. No need to buy weights.
You need boots, not shoes.
__________________
Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
|
|
NousDefionsDoc is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:26
|
#3
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Free Pineland
Posts: 24,804
|
Yeah, I've got some rucksack weights to sell you.
You might need them later, when the issued gear is too light, it will help keep the ruck from bouncing or "floating away". Especially handy on HALO teams.
They are priced by the 50 pound unit, but you can buy them empty andf fill them yourself. Let me know how many you need.
For more info on rucks, use the Search button here.
TR
__________________
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - President Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
|
|
The Reaper is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:27
|
#4
|
|
Asset
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 13
|
Sir, Thanks for the quick response.
Do you have any suggestions for type or style of boots... I know I will be getting an issued pair when heading to BCT. Would used boots that you might find at a surplus store be sufficient or just suck it up and buy a new, good pair? 
Thanks again.
Last edited by TN FISH; 05-21-2006 at 16:31.
|
|
TN FISH is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:29
|
#5
|
|
Asset
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 13
|
Yes Sir,
I would be interested in the weights. Can you send me an PM.
|
|
TN FISH is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:32
|
#6
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
|
Have you read all the stickies and all the posts in The Pipeline Forum? I don't think you have. There is information ad infinitum on boots and rucks. The Reaper went to all the trouble of posting everything you need to know.
Now, go do your homework and if you still can't find it, join the Air Force.
__________________
Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
|
|
NousDefionsDoc is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:41
|
#7
|
|
Asset
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 13
|
No excuses.
Thank you
|
|
TN FISH is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:42
|
#8
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by TN FISH
No excuses.
Thank you
|
I like you now.
You're welcome.
If you still can't find it, come back and I'll help you just a little.
__________________
Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
|
|
NousDefionsDoc is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 16:55
|
#9
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: America, the Beautiful
Posts: 3,193
|
...and I thought someone was just out snag fishing... 
|
|
Warrior-Mentor is offline
|
|
|
05-21-2006, 17:00
|
#10
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: LA
Posts: 1,653
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Warrior-Mentor
...and I thought someone was just out snag fishing... |
Mentoring Sir, mentoring.... 
__________________
Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about 'how hard it is;' he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home.
He knows only The Cause.
Still want to quit?
|
|
NousDefionsDoc is offline
|
|
|
05-22-2006, 02:16
|
#11
|
|
Quiet Professional
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Colorado
Posts: 754
|
OK. TR. I'm going to leave this one alone, seeing it's been a long time and I'm a FOG and all. At least for a bit. NDD = fine mentor...... One of the best.
K! Enough compliments. Back to work........
__________________
Brad...
Last edited by 12B4S; 05-22-2006 at 02:25.
|
|
12B4S is offline
|
|
|
05-28-2006, 13:44
|
#12
|
|
Guerrilla Chief
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Harrisburg PA
Posts: 864
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Now, go do your homework and if you still can't find it, join the Air Force.
|
I think I resemble that remark!
|
|
Monsoon65 is offline
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 17:55.
|
|
|
Linear Mode
