[GnP]

I have a few rucking questions for you guys. Since I am gearing my training to meet the SFAS standards, this seems to be the right place to ask. If not, I apologize. I have read all I can find and there some clarifications I need. I did my first hike today, and I did 10 miles cross country@ 60 pounds in 3 hours and 2 minutes. It’s a start.

1. In the rucking advice sticky, you mention using an ALICE pack. I used a p.o.s. from the army surplus called a “European Ruck Sack”. I don’t know wtf the difference is, but this thing is terrible. Should I buy an ALICE pack off ebay or just deal with the pain from this cheap one?

2. I ended up with massive blisters as I fully expected. In the sticky you mention powdering and changing socks every at a set interval based on the pace and the length of the ruck, etc. What powder do you use, and what do you do about open blisters?

3. For training purposes I just wrapped a towel around some Olympic weights and threw them in the ruck. Is there a better weight to use (like sandbags) or better way to pack? I read somewhere that you want the heaviest objects in the middle.



Thanks in advance.