We’re nearing the holiday season which means it’s time for our yearly GORUCK & GRT Holiday Rucking Gift Guide!
Are you looking to buy something for the GRT or rucker in your life? Even if that person is you (we won’t judge) we are confident they’ll be happy (or at least appreciative) with something off this list. The list is broken down by cost so that you can find your target area and choose something awesome!
We get requests every year from people asking what to buy the rucker in their life. Generally their significant other is “into GORUCK” and they just do not know what to get for them. We don’t expect that special someone to completely understand our love of rucking but the fact that some would reach out looking for suggestions says a lot about how much they care. To help those people we have included useful descriptions with each item so you not only know what you’re buying but why you’re buying it.
2018 Holiday Gift Guide by Price
Use our price categories to easily find something for an upcoming white elephant or for the love of your life. Price is always a major factor so we’ve sorted everything by that. We also included whether this is the first year the item has been in the guide or if it’s a repeat offender.
Spending Limit: $1.00 – $9.99
ITW GrimLoc
Purchase Location: All Day Ruckoff
Price: $3
Description: The ITW Grimloc can be attached to the shoulder strap of a backpack (with webbing) and secures a water bladder hose so that it doesn’t flop around. You can never have too many of these (they’re small and get lost) so one or two in a stocking is a great idea… plus that way the receiver will silently thank you every time they drink water.
Previous Years: 2017
Morale Patch Velcro Magnet
Purchase Location: All Day Ruckoff
Price: $5
Description: A lot of us have morale patches we’ve gotten from events, friends, or bought off Ruck Mall. This magnet has loop on the front and magnet on the back so you can put your patch on it and slap it on a refrigerator, tool box, safe, or whatever else magnets stick to. They’re small, cheap, and make great stocking or white-elephant gifts. Perfect for people who don’t have a patch board but want to display a patch or two.
Previous Years: 2017
TactCan Koozie
Purchase Location: TactCan
Price: $8.99
Description: One of these koozies fitted with a new morale patch is a great stocking stuffer or white elephant gift.
Previous Years: 2017
Morale Patches
Location: All Day Ruckoff, GORUCK, Rebound Design Lab, Amazon
Pricing: $3 – $10+
Description: These make perfect stocking stuffers… especially if you find one that fits the receiver’s personality. Now that GORUCK has free shipping for every lower-48 US order you can grab a patch from them without paying an arm and a leg to have it delivered.
Previous Years: 2017
Spending Limit: $10.00 – $19.99
Sew Strong Patch Tag
Location: Sew Strong
Price: $10
Description: Sew Strong is run by a fellow rucker and GRT Margaret. These fit on key chains, through (most) carabiners, and on paracord. Personally, we’ve got a spare key on our patch tag with a “Your Mountain is Waiting” patch so we can try to motivate anyone who watches the place.
Previous Years: 2017
Hydration Valve Mouthpiece
Location: Amazon
Price: $12
Description: If you know the person you’re buying this for uses a Source Hydration bladder then you can’t go wrong with an extra mouthpiece. There’s nothing worse than losing one so having a second on hand could literally make or break their event.
Previous Years: 2017
PACE Lid
Location: All Day Ruckoff, PACElid
Price: $19.99
Description: The PACE lid was created by GORUCK Selection Finisher Chris Way. If you’re curious about Chris we interviewed him both about PACE lid and about his GORUCK Selection finish. It’s a lid designed for Nalgene water bottles that allows you to store small gear within it. It’s pretty cool and kids (and adults) love it when you fill it with gummy bears. Trust us.
Previous Years: 2017
Spending Limit: $20.00 – $49.99
Source Tactical WXP 3-Liter Water Bladder
Location: Amazon
Price: $35
Description: Two is one and one is none. If your special someone uses a Source Tactical bladder then they would probably love a second one!
Previous Years: First Timer
Ruck Customs Kydex Frame Sheet
Location: Ruck Customs
Price: $35 – $45
Description: Ruck Customs makes frame sheets designed for the GR1, GR2, Echo, and Radio Ruck. These sheets are MUCH thicker than the frame sheets that traditionally come with their respective packs. These are recommended and highly rated by people who ruck with their packs.
Previous Years: First timer!
GORUCK Wire Dopp
Location: GORUCK
Price: $45
Description: The GORUCK Wire Dopp is the single handiest piece of gear that GORUCK sells in their collection of ruck accessories. This thing can hold a ton of gear and fits nicely into the GORUCK rucks. We gave these a great review and recommend them to anyone who uses a GORUCK pack for travel or work.
Previous Years: 2017
Ruck Customs Mini Shooter Conversion Kit
Location: Ruck Customs
Price: $45
Description: The Ruck Customs Mini Shooter Conversion Kit is a great way to turn your internal webbing into a Velcro-filled dream. These fit on the 21L & 26L GR1s, the 34L and 40L GR2s, and the Radio Ruck… and they should also fit on Ruckers. With one of these you can add a Velcro pouch (which could easily hold a camera lens or first aid kit) as well as display a few extra patches.
Previous Years: 2017
Shaddox Tactical Weight Plate Pocket
Location: Shaddox Tactical
Price: $40 – $45
Description: The Shaddox Tactical Weight Plate Pocket is a great item for someone who uses ruck plates and a GR1 or GR2 for rucking. If one of these pockets (and four MALICE clips) you can elevate your ruck plate and more comfortably carry it.
Previous Years: First timer!
Spending Limit: $50.00 – $99.99
Ruck Customs Shooter Conversion Kit
Location: Ruck Customs
Price: $60
Description: The Ruck Customs Shooter Conversion Kit is a great way to turn a standard GR1 or GR2 into a Velcro-pouch compatible beast of a pack. They’re very well made a dream for photographers. Check out our full review if you’re curious about it.
Previous Years: 2017
Spending Limit: $100.00 – $199.99
Brute Force Athlete Sandbag
Location: Brute Force
Price: $134
Description: We bought our Brute Force Sandbag before GORUCK was even selling sandbags. It has a very special place in our heart and we’ve abused it to no end. If you want to grab a non-GORUCK gift to improve a rucker’s workout then you can’t go wrong with one of these. Here’s our full review of the athlete sandbag.
Previous Years: 2017
GORUCK Bullet Ruck
Location: GORUCK
Price: $195
Description: The GORUCK Bullet Ruck is an incredible day pack. It’s light and allows you to carry the essentials with you without adding much bulk. It is truly an awesome grab-and-go ruck.
Previous Years: 2017
GORUCK 60 lb Sandbag + 2 – 40 lb Filler Bags
Location: GORUCK Sandbag & Filler Bags
Price: $198
Description: GORUCK makes a quality product and their sandbags are no exception. If the rucker in your life is looking to change up their workout and doesn’t have a sandbag then that needs to be fixed. Outside of the ruck the sandbag is the tool that gets the most use around here.
Previous Years: 2017
Spending Limit: $200.00+
The $200+ limit is quite the price range to shop in. When you’re spending that much money you want to make sure that the person receiving the gift will be happy with it. Because of this we’re only including items here that are loved, have decent return policies, and don’t involve clothing sizing.
GORUCK Rucker 2.0
Location: GORUCK
Price: $265
Description: If the GRT/Rucker in your life does not own a GORUCK pack and has expressed interest in getting one for rucking you cannot go wrong with the Rucker. We reviewed the Rucker 1.0 last year and have been beyond impressed. When the Rucker 2.0 came out we scooped that up and are even more impressed with it. They are perfect for rucking and GORUCK events and will definitely bring a smile to the gift receiver’s face.
Previous Years: 2017
GORUCK GR1
Location: GORUCK
Price: $395
Description: The GORUCK GR1 is the first pack that GORUCK made and stands the test of time. It’s great for everyday carry, rucking, pretty much everything you can throw at it. If someone needs a do-everything pack then this might be just the thing for them.
Previous Years: 2017
GORUCK GR3
Location: GORUCK
Price: $545
Description: The GORUCK GR3 is basically the GR1 built to max travel capacity. It is one giant, cavernous, bag that is the maximum size for air travel. I’ve taken mine across the country on a few occasions and have never regret bringing it.
Previous Years: First timer!
Conclusion
Hopefully this gave you some gift ideas for either yourself for the rucker/GRT in your life! Every item on this list is something we wouldn’t mind receiving as a gift and are confident in recommending. Feel free to leave a comment with ideas that we might have missed! We love hearing what people are hoping Santa might bring by this holiday season.
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