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GORUCK tests every product between 2-4 years to be able to claim that they make the best gear on the planet for the toughest users anywhere.

I got into rucking in 2010 after my little brother, who was an Air Force Combat Controller, was KIA in Afghanistan. After his death, I started a 28-mile memorial walk/ruck that we’ve held every year since his death. I needed dependable, functional and comfortable clothing and gear for that event; which means I’d need it for all the training too. Fortunately, I found GORUCK a few years after his death and the first 28-mile event (which was actually 30 miles).

AF CCT Mark Forester, 2008
AF CCT Mark Forester, 2008

Although I’ve been using GORUCK gear since 2015, I only became an affiliate in 2023. This means I will earn a small commission if you use my links to purchase the products. This is at no extra charge to you and helps me keep the lights on! Please understand that these are not just items I list to earn money, but products I believe in and use on a regular basis.

I own and use the following:

GR1
GR2
Bullet Rucker 15L
MACV-1 boots
Jedburgh boots
Ballistic Trainer shoes
Multiple Sand kettlebells
Multiple Sandbags
Rough Runners Shoes
Too many to count of GR clothing–shirts, pants, shorts, pullovers, jackets, sweatpants, accessories, etc. The clothing is durable, fast-drying, looks good and easy to run, move and ruck in.
Also I recently reviewed their Merino Challenge Socks after sufficient testing.


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Click here to review their vitamins and supplements. Use code PATRIOT to get 10% off.


Use my link to get 10% off your first year’s subscription to Bodyweight by Mark Lauren. I’ve been following Mark’s programs since 2018 and have learned many exercises and movements to help me move, recover and feel better. I mix in Mark’s bodyweight programs every week with my other training plans.

Try it now and get 7 days for free.

I’ve also had Mark on my podcast a few times. The links below take you to those episode so you understand his background and health philosophy.

Ep 083 | Mark Lauren – Move Better, Feel Better

Ep 058 – Mark Lauren | Bodyweight Master

Episode 040 – CCT Mark Lauren | You Are Your Own Gym


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Recent Posts

  • GORUCK Challenge Windbreaker Review – Indestructible for Ruckers? June 13, 2025
  • Why I Ruck June 1, 2025
  • Ep 120 | Col. Derek Oaks – A-10 Warthog and JTACs May 26, 2025
  • New GORUCK Boonie Hat: Does it Float? April 11, 2025

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