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GORUCK 24.7 Commando Pullover Review – Merino Wool Hoodie

January 12, 2024 By Thad Forester

The GORUCK 24.7 Commando Merino Wool Hoodie is a simple, lightweight and versatile pull-over that is great to wear by itself or as a base layer. I often wear it as a base layer under the GORUCK Polartec Grid Fleece if it’s under about 40 degrees and especially if it’s windy.

GORUCK has added a layer of their Indestructible training fabric to the shoulder and elbow area that won’t pill under any circumstances. Along with abrasion resistance, this layer also provides additional structure to help the shirt hold its shape under long periods of stress, like with a ruck sack. It’s not stiff or rough feeling.

For more details, see my YouTube video review here:

I’ve loved wearing the Merino Wool Hoodie this winter. I wore it as a base layer while rucking a steep incline in 35 degree weather. By the time I got to the top of the 500′ climb, my hoodie was a little wet from sweat. By the time I descended to the bottom, it was dry. Merino wool is surprisingly warm considering how thin this hoodie is.

It’s comfortable b/c it’s thin and has incredible stretching ability; additionally, it looks good.

Wearing as a base layer under the GORUCK Polartec Grid Fleece-Half zip

Sizing:

I wear a large in almost all tops, and this one seems to be the same. I have a large and it fits well, only a little snug. I’m 6′ 1″ and the torso length is good.

You can read more about it here and/or purchase.

And it comes with the GORUCK Scars Lifetime Guarantee. There is no better apparel guarantee out there. Period.

More on Merino Wool from GORUCK’s site:

Merino wool is a natural material, it doesn’t come from man made plastics or synthetics. It’s lightweight, breathable and soft to the touch. It wicks away moisture and odors, and it helps regulate body temperature. Merino wool shirts are the best answer to base layer and travel clothing in the world – they’ve been in use for hundreds of years and have proven themselves over and over again.

Filed Under: GORUCK Reviews Tagged With: fast drying, goruck, hoodie, merino wool, rucking, rucking apparrel, rucking gear, winter clothing, wool

GORUCK Review: Indestructible Grid Fleece – Half Zip – Polartec

December 1, 2023 By Thad Forester

After extensively wearing this since 2021, I thought it was time to let you know how it’s held up to exercising outside, rucking and just wearing around b/c it looks good. In addition to this short article, you can watch my review on YouTube below:

What I like:

  • Warmth. I’ve had since 2021 and wear it all the time in non-summer months. I regularly exercise outdoors and ruck (multiple times/week) and this Polartec Grid Fleece is my go-to. When it’s below 45 degrees, it’s a second or third layer (depending how cold) and covers my neck. When it’s over 45 degrees, I don’t need any other layers with this. It also wicks away moisture, keeping you dry and warm.
  • Toughness. Given how much I wear this, there are no signs of wear. The reinforced shoulders with ToughDry fabric do their job for the straps of a rucksack or backpack.
  • Looks. It just looks good to me. In addition to being a mainstay for outdoor workouts, I wear around casually all the time.

In addition, it comes with the Scars Lifetime Guarantee – you break it, they fix it! I’ve put my fleece to the test and worn often, mostly with a weighted ruck sack on my back and with outdoor F3 workouts (on grass, parking lots, sidewalks, tennis courts, etc). There is no better lifetime guarantee on the market.


Pairs perfectly with the GORUCK Commando Pullover-Merino Wool, as seen above.

In my video review, I also cover sizing, torso length (important) and a few other details and that it shows little signs of wear.


The boys and I were in the woods today and the temp was in the mid-40’s. I had one long-sleeve t-shirt on underneath this Indestructible/Polartec Grid Fleece. It’s incredibly warm for it’s thickness. I wear it all the time in cool and cold temps.


To read more about it and/or purchase, visit:

https://www.thadforester.com/gr-grid-fleece-half

Thanks for watching/reading. If you enjoy, please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. I purchase GORUCK gear and clothing regularly. I also use it often– almost daily.

Note: GORUCK has never sent me anything to review. All of my reviews are b/c I purchased and use the products. However, I’d never object to them sending me gear to review…

For more GORUCK rucking and training gear:

https://www.thadforester.com/grtrainingshorts-yt
https://www.thadforester.com/gryt-sand
https://www.thadforester.com/grballistic
https://www.thadforester.com/gryt-rucker
https://www.thadforester.com/grsocks
https://www.thadforester.com/roughrunners-2/

Filed Under: GORUCK Reviews Tagged With: cold weather gear, f3, gear review, goruck, goruck reviews, half zip, quarter zip, rucking gear

Ep 103 | Tips and Thoughts on the Mark Forester JAG 28 Birthday Walk/Ruck

April 10, 2023 By Thad Forester

Chris Sprayberry and Troy Bye join me to talk about the upcoming JAG 28 Birthday Walk on May 20, 2023.

Chris (@https://www.instagram.com/sprayberry_77/) has done the walk every year since we started in 2011. Troy’s (@https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/) first time was last year. After learning the hard way, he can’t wait to do it again while being more prepared.

Today we talk about how they prepare, gear they use, tricks, injuries, misperceptions, mistakes, best memories from years past, and all kinds of stuff related to my brother’s annual memorial walk.

You’ll definitely want to hear how Chris prepares each year. It’s pretty impressive.

We enjoyed the banter together as we hung out in the Our Town Podcast Studio. Please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. I want your feedback.

You can also watch us do this interview via YouTube here.

Mentioned in this episode:

How to Train for the Mark Forester JAG 28 Birthday Walk / Ruck – 12 Years of Practice

Joe Carlucci – 2023 Pizza Maker of the Year

Learn more about the JAG Birthday Walk and Register Here

Outro music by Spent Brass: Sons of War / Veteran

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Filed Under: Patriot to the Core Tagged With: balega, ballistic trainers, body glide, endurance, goruck, mark forester, memorial walk, ruck, rucking, rucking gear

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