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Forgetting gear sucks, and so does overpacking, underpacking, or standing in your garage with no idea where to start.
This isn't a gear problem. It's a system problem. Nobody had a system worth using, so we built one. Here's how it works:
Build a List: Use a proven one from another adventurer, or start from scratch and make it your own.
Plan Your Next Adventure: Whether you're planning a trip back to a favorite spot or headed somewhere new, build your trip item by item. Invite your crew along so everyone shows up with what they need.
The Right Gear Matters: Browse gear reviews to find what actually works, or add your own gear manually and track the details that matter to you.
RuckList is the app built to help hunters, backpackers, anglers, and campers organize their equipment and build smarter packing lists, so you're not piecing things together from memory, spreadsheets, or a frantic group text the night before.
Hunt, fish, backpack, camp, mountain bike, or rock climb. It's your adventure, your way, with the RuckList advantage.
Because the mountain doesn't care what you forgot. But you will.
Build a trip-specific list, learn from what veteran adventurers packed, and know exactly what you own and what shape it's in. No more guessing what you need.
Skip the gear layout across the living room floor. Pack your bag and check items off right in the app as you go. Forgetting gear stops here.
Leave knowing your gear matches your adventure. No second-guessing. No last-minute panic. Just adventure.
Gear recommendations, packing strategies, trip tools, and insights from our crew. This isn't about buying more gear; it's about knowing the gear you have and putting it to work.
Tested in the field. What works, what doesn't. Explore reviews and find the gear that's actually earned its spot in your pack.
Spotlighting the people who make life one big adventure. On the mountain and off, these folks chase meaning, embrace discomfort, and share the kind of backyard-barbeque wisdom we all grow from.
Written by the pros who spend their life outdoors. Tips, tricks, stories, and more to help you grow in your outdoor journey.
Solo archery elk down in the worst drainage on the mountain. Shot at 3:30pm, first load to the jeep at 11pm. This is what you train for.
Solo backcountry elk hunting isn't for the soft. One last-minute tag, 4 days to kill, and a herd bull screaming from a hole he shouldn't be in.
Brian and Tyrel talk with Brandon Gracia about his recent 100 mile ultramarathon, diving into race experiences, mental strategies, and the joy of outd...
Brian and Tyrel sit down with Jay and Tristan Anthony and talk about hunting, gear, fitness, and the adventures of outdoor life.
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Ticks get worse every year, and the ones that find you can carry diseases you do not want to bring home. Jay and Drew cover what they use in the field...
Brian and Tyrel talk with Austin Arithson about creating authentic content and pursuing passions while managing a busy schedule.
Gear that's been sitting in a compression sack or storage bin since last fall needs a check before it fails on you in the field. Jay and Drew walk thr...
Brian and Tyrel talk with Garrett Carver about balancing life's passion with responsibilities, outdoor pursuits and the mindset needed for growth and ...
The Johnson brothers take over the RuckList Studio to talk about the importance of quality time, learning from failures, and the value of outdoor adve...
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Gear lists and tag draws get most of the planning attention. The part that gets people in trouble is showing up physically and mentally unprepared for...
Most first-timers focus on maps and gear and skip the scouting work that actually puts them in position. Heath covers what pre-season scouting looks l...
Before you set foot in the field, you need to decide what counts as a win. Heath talks through how to define success before you go — because how you a...
Brian and Tyrel sit down with "Coach" Bob Reece and discuss his climb through life and his journey to coaching men.
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Elk and mule deer demand different terrain, different physical prep, and different tag strategies. Heath walks through the trade-offs so your first we...
Brian and Tyrel talk with Jason Ellsworth talk personal growth, career transitions, and cooking in the hunting community.
Every western hunting trip starts with a question nobody answers straight: where do I even begin? Heath breaks down what first-timers actually need to...
Brian & Tyrel talk with James Nash about personal hunting experiences, the importance of ethical hunting, and the cognitive dissonance faced by hunter...
Brian sits down with his brother, Adam, and discusses their journey of hard work, brotherhood, and personal growth.
Brian and Tyrel talk with Caleb Copeland, of Copeland Creative, about Thanksgiving preparations, hunting with kids, and communication.
Cold water, colder mornings, and browns staging before the spawn. Brian Trainor on the clothing that keeps you on the river when other anglers have al...
Not every piece of gear worth having costs what the top-shelf stuff does. Heath Hansen picks five items that earn their spot in the pack without the p...
You get a fixed number of days in the woods. Drew's September bull elk hunt is a field report on how he used his — what worked in his pack, what he'd ...
Brian and Tyrel sit down for an AAR with Shawn Melland about this year's elk hunt.
Resisted sled work builds the kind of leg and posterior chain strength that keeps you moving at elevation when other hunters are sitting down. Adrian ...
Brian and Tyrel talk with Joe Bradley about traditional bow hunting, lessons learned from nature, and the importance of the little things in life.
Ep. 12 "Warrior in your Heart" with Brandon Lilly
Everything Water: Introduction to Water in the Backcountry
Good hunters aren't just better shots — they make better calls under pressure, when tired, when the conditions change. Heath Hansen on how to build th...
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Brian has hunted this same stretch of wilderness for 13 years. This fall, his kids came with him. What that trip looked like — the gear, the miles, an...
Brian sits down with Shawn Melland about passion, keeping the field of view tight, and chasing monsters.
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It was 2018. I had just come off active duty from the Army, stepping into what should’ve been a smooth transition. A good job, steady income, and stru...
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RuckList is a gear packing app for hunters, anglers, backpackers, and campers. It helps you build packing lists, track your gear, and plan trips so nothing gets left behind.
RuckList exists because forgetting gear sucks.
No. RuckList works with the gear you already own. It's built to help you use it better, not sell you more of it.
Yes. RuckList lets you view and download packing lists other adventurers have built and tested for trips like yours.
If you don't know where to start on a trip type you haven't packed for before, start from someone else's list instead of a blank one, then tailor it to your gear and your trip.
Yes. RuckList works solo or with your entire crew, so everyone knows what they're bringing before anyone loads a truck.
The Gear Garage is your personal gear inventory inside RuckList. Add what you own once, then pull from it every time you build a new packing list.
No. RuckList has no sponsors and no affiliate deals shaping what gets a good review. Gifted gear gets the same honest review as anything else.
Yes. Our free membership gets you 4 lists, unlimited gear storage, and 1 trip, no cost. If you need more lists or more trips than that, you can upgrade to premium.
RuckList is available now on the web, with the iOS app launching in summer 2026 and Android following in fall 2026.
