GORUCK just released the Ruck Plate Carrier that they had shown off in their last GORUCK Selection event. It’s nice to finally have a GORUCK product with the elevated Ruck Plate pocket roll in at under $100.
The Plate Carrier is designed to carry the same 20 lb and 30 lb Ruck Plates that fit in the Rucker 2.0 and the Speed Rucker. These are also known as the “Expert” Ruck Plates or the “For Rucker” Ruck Plates. If you have a Ruck Plate that fits in that style ruck then you should be good to go here.
One of the things I’m glad to see on this product is the extra padding on the top of the plate carrier. It’s never fun to have a Ruck Plate come up and smack you in the back of the head so hopefully this softens it.
The Ruck Plate Carrier is retailing at $95 and my guess is their manufacturing partners in Vietnam (these aren’t made in the USA) helped make that price happen.
If you pick up one of these before Memorial Day (2020) you can get in on free 2-day shipping. I’ve already placed my order for the Standard size (this comes in Small, Standard, and Large) and can’t wait to try it when it shows up. If you have any thoughts on the Plate Carrier you can leave them below in the comments. I’d love to hear them!
I am 5’10” , a 42″ chest and weigh 175 lbs. I ordered the size Large and the buckle comes just under my armpit. I don’t know if it should be that low on me or n It seems to dig into the side of my pecs unless I loosen the sternum strap and then the weight is a bit lower on my back. I am not sure if I should have bought the regular size and also not sure how tight the sternum strap should be and also where exactly the plate should sit on my back. Any suggestions that anyone has on size, sternum strap tightness and location of pack on back wouldk be appreciated.
Hello,
I just received a RPC and 30lb plate. The plate will not fit. After about 20-30 minutes of trying everything short of the sort of violence that might mar the plate or rip the RPC, I managed to squeeze 2/3rds of the plate in, but the handle sticks out the top and I can’t close the flap.
I have never owned a GoRuck product. Is there some simple fix I am just simply overlooking? To go from the enthusiasm of looking forward to an initial weekend hike to the frustration of waiting to find out how customer service will guide me, while still a first world problem, is still disappointing nonetheless. TIA.
5’8″, 40″ chest, 175#. Usually wear a medium or large shirt, cuz obviously we all workout. Standard size fits me fine, but I would consider a large, I feel like I’m just on the cusp of sizing up. No back chaufing, but I wore a drifit shirt.
4/5 STARS for me. I don’t feel like I’m going full fanboy for it. It does what it does, carry a plate. Takes a lot of adjusting and I still feel like I can play with it some more. So far I found out that tightening the straps all the way gets uncomfortable. The sternum strap is where the magic happens. With a little slack in the shoulder straps and good placement on the sternum strap, I went on a 9 mile run with 20# without having to adjust. That pad on top is great when the weight smacks you in the back of the head while rising up to do a burpee. That bottom lip you can feel but it’s not a big deal unless you wear it backwards, I know you people will do that eventually. It can press on your side under armpit, but loosen the strap helps.
Overall I really like the simplicity of it. I’m impressed I could run 2 hours with it and have minimal issues other than hating life. I can see myself using it a lot because it’s so easy to throw on and do something.
I received my Ruck Plate Carrier the other day and used 3 times. I went with standard size at 5.7 and should have gone with large (43 inch chest). It is great for keeping weight high on back. The stitching on bottom does stick into your back and hoping it mold to back over time. Right now I have a huge raw mark on my back. The design could use some improvement due to this issue.
That’s interesting because I’m having issues but not those issues. I ordered the Standard (should have gone with the Large as well) and am having pain where the shoulder straps cut in. I’m not having any issues with rubbing on my back at the bottom of the carrier (thankfully) but it also feels like the shoulder straps are sewn pretty close together. I’ll need to grab one of my packs to see if the shoulder straps are actually sewn closer together or if it just feels like they are.
I ended up ordering a Large and it showed up maybe 20 minutes ago. I put it on and am not feeling the armpit pain anymore but I need to put some weight in it and see if it rubs differently and how the shoulder straps feel. Overall not completely sold on the first version of the product and there’s some improvements that I think they could make. Thanks for supplying your opinion!
Curious about that large. I feel like the standard barely fits me. It kind of hits me in the armpit, can’t really find optimal positioning.
That’s exactly where the standard hits me too. The little plastic buckle at the bottom of the shoulder strap digs into my arm pit. I’ll get some pictures put together between the two sizes as well… there’s definitely a difference but I’m not sure if I’m just moving the buckle issue or if it’s gone completely so I’ll keep testing it out and hopefully have an answer soon!
Let me know if the large is better? The straps are a bit narrow and it is definitely not comfortable.I’m Still having issues with stitching on bottom.
Right now I’m going back to my Rucker 1.0. Weight is lower on back with old 30lb Goruck plate.
Do you think this will replace the Ruck sacks for events? New to the sport and have been training with a regular backpack and haven’t pulled the trigger yet for a quality Ruck and plate set. Currently carrying 21 lbs. and hiking on road and hiking trails roughly 6 to 11 miles a day. I’m 60 years old and have been training for almost two years now. Not many events in my area (Troy, MO) and especially now that Covid-19 has arrived. I love your site and all your info! Look forward to your comments on the vest.
I don’t think they will replace regular ruck sacks for events. There’s no place to store food or water which is an issue for any event longer than probably an hour or so. I could see these replacing ruck sacks at CrossFit events and gyms… but for any of the standard GORUCK events or anything longer than a 5k (unless it’s supported) I can’t imagine these replacing a pack. Thanks for the support and glad you’re enjoying the site!
So how should this fit? I am 6 foot and from what i am reading the standard should work?
I’d go with the Large if you’re in the market for one. I’m 6’2″ and went Standard to start but after the first use bought the Large.
The standard one came in today. How should it “fit”
The difference on the size is the length of the shoulder straps so if you feel like they’re cutting your sides at all then it might be small.
Any word on the carrier?
Excited to see how you like it before I get one
Originally bought the Standard and should have gone with the Large. I’m 6’2″ and have a 42″ chest. Bought a Large (which showed up today) and am hoping it feels better. I was having issues at where the shoulder straps cut in so I’m thinking the longer shoulder straps will help.
Ordered a large size today. Looks pretty solid will see and the price was fair.
Agreed, mine shows up Monday so I’m hoping the standard works. If not I’ll be placing an order for a Large!