I’ve been waiting for this rucking accessory ever since GORUCK teased us with it a few months ago. As someone who rucks multiple times a week, I’ve wanted something small and easily accessible for my keys, phone, etc.
The GORUCK Sternum Pouch is a great option and I show you why in this video:
Size: 4″ x 8″
Material: 500D Cordura
It can be worn by sliding on your sternum strap, on your hip with your regular belt, or slide onto your padded hip belt.
If you need a sternum strap, you can purchase the Training Sternum Strap here:
https://www.thadforester.com/gr-sternum-strap . At this time it’s only $10.
Back side showing how the sternum pouch slides onto your sternum strap, regular belt, or padded hip belt.
For attaching to your Sternum Strap, notice the slight angle to the right of the strap that the G hook is attached to for connecting to the Molle of your rucksack strap so it won’t slip off the Sternum Strap when the strap isn’t clipped to the other side.
I don’t like attaching my sternum strap the entire time–I clip and unclip it throughout my time rucking just to change up the feel of the weight on my shoulders and back. This is no problem with the Sternum Pouch; it wears just fine hanging down with the strap unclipped. Unless you’re running (or shuffling), it doesn’t bounce around much with my phone inside. It’s also very easy to open and close with one hand.
Read more and/or purchase the GORUCK Sternum Pouch here: https://www.thadforester.com/gr-sternum-pouch .
Update: It’s spring 2025 and I’m training for our annual Mark Forester JAG 28 Birthday Walk/Ruck. I did 7 miles today in misty rain and the Sternum Pouch is still a handy tool that I love. The quick access to my phone, whether the sternum pouch is clipped to the straps, or unattached and hanging down, keeps it readily available and secure.
Also mentioned in the video is the GORUCK Belt Bag: https://www.thadforester.com/gr-belt-bag
Belt Bag on the left. Sternum Pouch on the right, for size comparison.
You can browse their other rucking accessories here: https://www.thadforester.com/gr-accessories
Note: in the YouTube review video, I said I had the iPhone 15, but that was wrong. The phone I used to put in the Sternum Pouch was an iPhone 16.
Thanks for checking out my review. I hope it answers your questions. This is a cheap purchase, so most won’t put much thought into it, but when I’m adding more items to my ruck or body, I want them to be useful, easy, and out of the way. That’s why I took time to use and write about this one.
You can check out more of my GORUCK reviews on my YouTube channel here:
