Description
These are approved by GORUCK for the requirement of PT Belt.
We’ve updated the design slightly. The webbing now runs ~1/8 of an inch past the top of the Velcro Hook/Loop. Although we never had any failures when it ran to the Velcro Hook/Loop this modification makes it even more secure. If it bugs you just put your patch a little higher to cover it up and you should be set!
The HVS-V is another Todd Forkner (aka Gear N8tion) creation. This time around he has made a reflective strap meant to ensure you are seen by your team (and cars) at night. The strap attaches to the 3″x2″ patch panel on your ruck then loops around and attaches at the webbing on the bottom. Once secured it holds on tight and does its job. The attachment point on the 3″x2″ patch panel has loop material on it so, don’t worry, you can still attach a patch to your ruck.
No one really knows what the HVS-V stands for… some say it means “Hard, Very Severe” which is how I’d describe a GORUCK event. Others say it stands for “Hyper-Velocity Star” which sound awesome… basically they’re stars that can travel up to 2 million miles per hour. I’m not sure the HVS-H will make you faster but it’s worth a shot.
The one gripe I’ve heard about the HVS-V is that if you use the outer pocket frequently it can get frustrating to have to either slip your hand between the HVS-V and your pack or detach the HVS-V, grab your item, then attach the HVS again. This really isn’t too bad because you only have to remove the Velcro at that the 3″x2″ area to have full range of the pocket but I can see how people would get annoyed. If, however, you are not in and out of your back pocket much then this would not be an issue for you.
Loweboy (verified owner) –
Got the pink for my wife’s ruck and she really likes them. And it fit her rucker 3.0 perfectly.
Loweboy (verified owner) –
Perfect fit on my Rucker 3.0, now I am more visible when rucking in the dark.
Stefan (verified owner) –
Fit the new Goruck Rucker 3.0 perfectly.
Emily (verified owner) –
This is an excellent product. It’s very good quality and quite reflective. It’s easy to move from one Ruck to another if you use more than one. It’s larger than a typical reflective strip so it creates great visibility.
Drew Holmes (verified owner) –
I just bought a second one for my wife as we have been doing early morning rucks and want to be visible for safety. I am still using the first one I bought here about 4 years ago and it’s been through a lot and held up perfectly. Great as it is so simple and I can take it off and stash it when traveling through airports etc and then thrown it on when needed.
Jared (verified owner) –
it’s lightweight and reflective, exactly what I was hoping for. Glad I waited for the orange one, it’s exactly the shade of eye-bending you’d expect.
Reijo Saajasto (verified owner) –
Easy attachment, super high visibility. An absolute must have if you are out and about on the roads when it is dark outside.
Phillipe Chatelain (verified owner) –
This purchase was a no-brainer! Once i saw the high visibility color combo that matched my gfs GR1 i made the best purchase… what a guy
Jerroddcopeland (verified owner) –
Got the order quickly and correctly. Not afraid to ruck in the neighborhood at night now. Works great!
Chris T Thompson (verified owner) –
I like it. I have an orange and reflective 2×3 patch from Recycled Firefighter that compliments the strips nicely. It’s very attention grabbing. It causes drivers on the other side of the road to slow down. Probably due to a WTF moment. It also makes the Ruck look less military so it won’t rattle the neighbors.
Josh (verified owner) –
Great quality, very reflective
Jon (verified owner) –
Great reflective add on. This will help you be seen. I sometimes ruck at night in New Hampshire even in the cold and when it’s raining. I feel safer knowing I have two long reflective pieces going up the bag. I went with orange but I really like the blue and green and will be ordering more to swap out. These are well made and I can tell they will lay for years
Ahmik Jones (verified owner) –
Shipped quickly. Meets the requirements without getting in the way or using your ruck. Plus it is made in the USA!
[email protected] (verified owner) –
I went with the Hunter Green strap. I like the increased visibility I will have when doing my night rucks. I couldn’t give it a 5 star because I wanted a red or black strap. Personal preference but overall a great product.
artsedc (verified owner) –
I bought this to use for my first GORUCK Light event (first event ever) and it performed excellent. I did it in Seattle and so we got wet in the lake and it rained pretty heavy on us. It never came undone and didn’t get in the way of me getting into my gear. I love it and because it comes in blue, it went along well with my blue GR1. Get it!
Josh S. (verified owner) –
Up until now I had my Rucker wrapped in an old PT belt. This product is much better. It is a brilliantly simple idea. You look at wondering how you didn’t think of it yourself all the while knowing you never would have come up with it.
docwatkins (verified owner) –
Great idea / tool. Anything safety oriented is a good idea. I would and have bought again. Just wish they kept the popular colors in stock better.
Thomas Balchak (verified owner) –
This is a great alternative to the ankle straps for visibility while rucking. Tough and looks cool.
Bruno Pasqualucci (verified owner) –
Good product, very sturdy, looking forward to testing it !
docwatkins (verified owner) –
Purchased one for each of my rucks to add to my visibility factor. Safety first. Nice product !
Patrick (verified owner) –
Got the blue vertical reflective strip for my Rucker. It looks great and went on very easy. Look forward to seeing how long it lasts but it seems well made so I am sure it will hold up well. I like that I can still put a patch on the outside of my Ruck.
Lisa R. (verified owner) –
Thanks for you prompt and excellent service as well as the quality products! I absolutely LOVE my pink HVS and reflective padded handle! They were awesome to have for my TL in Naples last weekend! :)
John (verified owner) –
Love the tip of undoing the patch Velcro to get to the slash pocket. Forest green goes well with my multicam Rucker. I also like how you can attach the straps straight down or angled apart. Between this and my padded reflector handle, I have a big reflective triangle over my ruck. No way to miss me.
Wynona Foster (verified owner) –
Meets the GoRuck Challenge requirements, fast shipping. Easy to attach.
Ross (verified owner) –
Good Quick service, the HVS-V is ideal and does not get in the way of your handle. The hand written thank you note was a nice touch.
Jeff (verified owner) –
Love this. Definitely better than a PT belt or ankle bands when it comes to rule #1, looking cool. Solid stitching makes this feel like it will last. I just wish there were more colors!
gbreslin (verified owner) –
This is my second HVS-V, this was for my V1 10L Bullet and the size is perfect to reach the middle row of MOLLE. The reflective material is great and the build quality is top notch!
gbreslin (verified owner) –
Great company and a smart solution to the PT belt requirement.
An item of note, it’s a tad long for a shorter ruck like the 20l Rucker or the 21l GR1/GR0, it will fit but you are required to put the Velcro loops around the second tier of molle. I fed the HVS-V through the first row of molle, then marked the points where the factory hook and loop pads were. I took some industrial strength adhesive Velcro, place them in the marked areas, and threw some heavy books on top. I’m starting to test the strength of the adhesive but it’s holding up so far.
David (verified owner) –
Bought this for upcoming GORUCK challenge because it meets the requirement and allows access to the slash pocket. Item was shipped quickly.
John (verified owner) –
Compared to a normal reflective belt this is a must have. I think this is much better than having a normal reflective belt wrapped around your ruck.
Nathan Pettigrew (verified owner) –
Product is tough and works as described; I expect no problems on my upcoming GoRuck. Follow the instructions if you have trouble accessing the slash pocket. ADR is prompt, personable, and deliver high-quality goods.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
Very bright! Attaches to GoRuck bags nicely, but doesn’t quite fit standard 1.5″ molle (vs the GoRuck 1.75″). No biggie, still an awesome product.
Zeke
MarineWarDog (verified owner) –
Solid product. I have this on my all Black GR1 when i go out at night as it makes the wife feel a little more comfortable that i am trying to be as glow in the dark as possible. Easy to put on and it stays on. I havent tried it in a Goruck even but when i do i will leave another review.
Julie (verified owner) –
Fits my radio ruck perfectly!! Love it
JOSEPH (verified owner) –
Great product, fits great on my Blackhawk Barrage. Now i can ruck safely at nite, with the worry of get hit by the others, who can’t drive. Only one thing i can say i wish the velcro came in different colors, like OD green since my assualt pack is OD green.
Vincent Allen (verified owner) –
Good product. It seems to do the job as described. I haven’t tested it at a GR event but expect no problems. Thanks ADR!
Craig (verified owner) –
Its just like it says , great and very visible. Great accessory for Rucking near the Dark.
Tina P (verified owner) –
Fits my GORUCK Echo perfectly! Great customer service too!!!! Thanks!
Jeffrey E. (verified owner) –
The service and delivery were prompt and the items I ordered were high quality as advertised. Thanks Brian and All Day Ruckoff!!
Kristie I. (verified owner) –
I wish or was 4″ shorter so I could use the other molle strips on my ruck.
Jeff K. (verified owner) –
Excellent company to deal with. Great products
coven d. (verified owner) –
Great product!
Paul M. (verified owner) –
This product is excellent for helping with being visible during nighttime and low light conditions. I have purchased two of them. On my recent Halloween event I used one of them and it stood up to everything that I was put through. It was never in the way and never got pulled loose. I will be using this for all of my future events and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone doing GORUCK events or any other events with a rucksack. Thank you for a great product.
Justin J. (verified owner) –
Loved the item, worked perfect for my ruck. The stitching could have been a little better, thus 4 stars.
Steve S. (verified owner) –
Excellent product, feels like it will hold up to the challenge.
Caleb G. (verified owner) –
I think this product is great! It’s easy to attach to my ruck sack and seems durable.
juan m. (verified owner) –
I like it but it goes over the outside pocket of my gr1. So I have to take the hvs_v off to access. Easy enough to do but a step anyway.
Richard S. (verified owner) –
Order this on a Monday night, Brian had it to me on Thursday, and it was on my GR1 reflecting headlights on Friday night. 14 hour challenge and it never got in the way, fell off, or took my attention off task once. The right gear is the gear that works every time without a babysitter; this is good to go. Thanks Brian!
Ryan Q. (verified owner) –
exactly what I was expecting and needed. Highly visible would recommend to anyone.
Sean S. (verified owner) –
1. It works exactly as described
2. It is GORUCK authorized for their events
3. It’s a no brainer, provided that they’re in stock!
Shaun D. (verified owner) –
Great product. Easy on easy off with high visability. And doesn’t interfere with the main compartment.
Andrew K. (verified owner) –
Great product. Fits my GR-1 perfectly. Also, from what I’ve read, it meets HQ requirements for reflective/visibility gear now required for all Good Livin’ events.
The T. –
It was swooping in to grab me but a candle light from a mile off reflected off the HVS-V brightly enough to confuse the bird! Highly recommended!