However, it's beyond carrying heavy stuff in a bag. You need to carry a weighted backpack called a rucking backpack or rucksack, which should be high quality to get the best experience.

The premium-feeling bag also deserves its place on this list of the best weighted backpacks, having been load-tested to 30kg. To ruck with it, you can fill it up with weighty household items ...

Lately, “rucking” ― a new walking trend ― has ... which can cause issues if you’re carrying around a heavy bag. If you do decide to opt for a backpack, just make sure it isn’t sagging ...

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