Vest for the Run, Pack for the Ruck: Choosing the Right Weighted Gear
Weighted vest or rucking backpack, which one's actually right for your training? A clear breakdown of when to reach for each, and why they're not interchangeable.
LBC Just Reviewed the Y-CO 3. Their Verdict: Excellent
LBC took the Y-CO 3 on a two-week trip with nothing else. No sponsorship. No gifted coverage. Just a journalist and one backpack. Their verdict: excellent. Here is what the review said, and why it matters.
YOMP: Built in 16 - The 16-Week Rucking and Strength Programme | YOMP Academy
Built in 16 is not a PDF with a table of distances. It is a 16-week rucking and strength programme that personalises every session to your physiology - your heart rate zones, your bodyweight, your experience level, your equipment. Four progressive phases. Five sessions per week. A Gym Track and a Home Track. Three benchmark review points. And a graduation at the end: a YOMP Standard Operational classification attempt. This is what structured rucking training looks like when it is done properly.
The best rucking backpack in the UK - what to look for, tested under load
The complete guide to choosing the best rucking backpack in the UK - written by YOMP Co, the only UK-based rucking system provider. Covers what actually separates a purpose-built rucking backpack from a basic hiking pack, why 1000D Cordura matters under sustained load, how to match your pack to your training, and how the Y-CO 1 compares to US alternatives at less than half the price. Includes The YOMP Standard classification table and full buyer's checklist.
YOMP 60
YOMP 60 is a 60-day commitment to higher standards. Daily rucking, training, structured nutrition, alcohol removal, and mental discipline. No shortcuts. No compromise. Built under load.