Rucking w Vest vs Pack

[toast19]

What is the bio mechanical difference between rucking w a pack vs a vest? And any other difference in muscle engagement or cardio benefits?

 

[hurting2019]

@toast19 Packs transfer more weight to the hips if you have a hip strap. This takes load off the back and core and is less tiresome than using a vest. Packs are efficient for moving things on your back. Vests are not. A vest of the same weight will be a harder workout.

 

[caleb_m]

@toast19 Kind of like the difference between a back squat and a front squat.

 

[hancha]

@toast19 A vest won’t change your center of gravity much. A pack will push your center of gravity further to the back. You can carry much more weight with a pack than a vest.

If you run out of space in your pack and want more weight, you can always use a vest and a pack together.

 

[dawn16]

@toast19 It’s rucking… you do it with a ruck.

 

[veve13]

@toast19 I'd ask here /r/Rucking/