GORUCK Padded Hip Belt for Rucking Backpacks, Adjustable, Black

Straight up as I said in the title completely and totally a “Game Changer” the overall support you get from this hip belt isn’t even close to using a ruck without one. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have overall support for your ruck, light or heavy. I carry 35-95 lbs at a time and it’s really working for me. In fact, I have purchased this hip belt for all of my rucks. Obviously matched in color to GoRuck products, but matches very closely to First Tactical and 5.11 Tactical as well. I keep it varied so I use all three brands to vary the load, distribution and weight for higher performance during the big rucks and events. Just break out the card and purchase this and don’t look back, I’ve tried them all, this is the very best hip belt on the market.

Was hesitant to purchase this because of some reviews mentioning the attachment to the backpack. I'm wondering if they weaved the MOLLE attachments through the strap and backpack or just went through the backpack. Weave the strap through the backpack MOLLE points and back through the strap MOLLE points so it passes through both points and wraps around. Weaved like that I'm able to hold the backpack by nothing but the backpack straps and shake it without them coming loose.

It helps distribute the weight to my hips. Make walking with the extra weight easier. Less back fatigued. It is definitely worth it.

I have the Rucker 5.0. The hip belt is necessary is you go for any distance or elevation. It just saves your back. FYI Rucking has stopped my back pain that started when I switched to a desk job.

Padded and the molle came stitched securely. Add to front most column of molle on the sides. Thoughtful of them to add molle to the outermost area so you don’t lose a column when installing this. Highly recommend for rucks that have lots of weight, typically gr2 26l or higher, which I use as 5’8” dude. Strap keepers for keeping things neat and it’s super comfy and sturdy.

Great for stability while doing other exercises. Pushups get easier when you don’t have the bag shifting. It will also help with the bag swaying. It kinda works like a regular hiking bag one does, little looser. Easy install, and it really does stay in place with just the molle.

Well built however like previous reviewer this has a very poor design for attachment. Used during a Spartan hurricane heat with really tested its attachment. It failed several times for myself and my son’s. Had to attach carabiners to the molle straps between the bag and strap to keep it from falling off. I’ve added screw down latches to it now. Not sure what the plan was when they designed this but it’s pretty bad. With the addition of the carabiners it worked great, but you shouldn’t have to add that for the price you pay and from such a good company. Add the rings and it’s a great belt.

This belt is a game changer for the Rucker 4.0. Takes the weight completely off the shoulders and makes rucks much more enjoyable.

Everything GoRuck is awesome. Can't go wrong.