One of the best tests of physical endurance is carrying a fully loaded pack setup for combat operations. Most active-duty infantry personnel are tested in this manner through Indoctrination programs, Special Forces selection programs or through testing systems such as the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation; which sets the standard for a forced march at […]
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Rucking for the Green Beret Foundation: My gear selection for rucking
GORUCK and the Green Beret Foundation have partnered for a virtual event known as Rucking for the GBF. This is not an actual rucking event and is on the honor system. Once you choose your distance and make your contribution, it’s on you to put the miles in before they issue the associated patches. You […]
Watch: The ruck workout
Photo courtesy of GORUCK Instagram With the fall season upon us, that forces some of us indoors for workouts. For those of us without gym memberships or just flat out don’t want to go to a gym, there are options. I like the idea of working out at home with minimal equipment. I’ve done other […]
GORUCK FAD Pistol | Counter Ambush Response
Odin All Father, King of the Aesir, in his quest for Wisdom drank from the Well of Urd amongst the roots of the world tree Yggdrasil. He whispered these words of wisdom into the ears of the warrior poet Archilochus that “We do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the […]
GORUCK Pistol Rug
About a year ago I decided to upgrade the pistol rug I was using to carry my Glock 19 to and from the range. At the time GORUCK was just offering their new line of firearms gear as pre-order. I ordered two of their pistol rugs in black (The only available color). After a few […]
SOFREP Team PT: Starting Monday, November 21st
SOFREP Team PT with Norwood will being this coming Monday, November 21st. We’ll interview fitness experts and offer training and nutrition advice. Team PT – Monday thru Friday – no more than four times a week in the gym. Strict diet with general guidelines. About an hour session of training a session. The sessions that […]
GORUCK GR1: One Tough Day Pack
Over the years I’ve own several backpacks. From small day packs to combat specific rucks to alpine packs. I’m always wearing one on the field, while working or while having fun in the mountains. Back in 2010 I was looking for a durable, no frills, easy to carry ruck and I was getting frustrated with […]