Ensure you have a ruck sack that is snuggly fitting around your waist, back and shoulders. The weight that is carried depends on ability and fitness level
- Step 1
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Ensure you have a ruck sack that is snuggly fitting around your waist, back and shoulders. The weight that is carried depends on ability and fitness level