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PACK LESS, DO MORE
Our 89% Merino wool blend is antimicrobial, quick drying, and insulating, and 11% Nylon blend helps the Merino wool retain its shape and be more abrasion resistant. The natural antimicrobial property of Merino wool keeps odors at bay, so there's no need to bring extra layers when you're on the road for extended periods. When the weather isn't your friend, it'll dry fast and keep you warm. And when it gets really cold, our wool is light enough to layer underneath a jacket (where the anti-odor quality thrives).
WHEN FOUR SEASONS IN A DAY IS THE NORM
The Rucking Shirt is the first piece of apparel we built from the ground up, in the USA, and have been building since 2016. I wore this merino version with commando shouldering all over Normandy for the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day. Four seasons every day is the norm. This shirt was my daily go-to for the week — sometimes with a t-shirt underneath, sometimes not. When the rains came, I put a shell on and kept driving on. I kept warm enough but didn’t overheat, and it’s a damn classy look when you set all your stuff down at the local pub and grab a bit and a pression. Damn classy.
Proudly built in the USA and ready to travel anywhere, it comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
Also, if you have the opportunity, take your family to Normandy to see those sacred grounds, and bring your kids if you got ‘em. You’ll never regret it for the rest of your life.
—jason
A HALF ZIP THAT PASSES THE COMMANDO TEST
In WWI, wool was so important to British soldiers on the front lines that knitting wool sweaters was seen as a patriotic duty. By WWII, wool’s reputation was further solidified. However, SAS members spent extended periods in the field, laden with rucksacks and additional equipment, constantly on the move.
After witnessing repeated failures with their traditional wool sweaters, the SAS sought a lighter alternative, reinforcing the shoulders for durability. This became the iconic British Commando Sweater, and the inspiration for what we call the “commando test” — to pass muster, Merino wool must be reinforced in high stress areas. If it’s not, it simply fails too fast like the traditional wool garments that the SAS rejected.
We build ALL GORUCK Merino Wool tops with reinforced paneling on the shoulders so your Merino shirt keeps its structure better over the long haul – representing the standard for performance in the Merino wool category and passing the Commando Test. This ensures that your Merino shirt maintains its shape over time, while still providing all the advantages of Merino, such as odor resistance and perfect temperature regulation, regardless of the adventure or mission at hand.
A LONG SLEEVE TEE THAT PASSES THE COMMANDO TEST
In WWI, wool was so important to British soldiers on the front lines that knitting wool sweaters was seen as a patriotic duty. By WWII, wool’s reputation was further solidified. However, SAS members spent extended periods in the field, laden with rucksacks and additional equipment, constantly on the move.
After witnessing repeated failures with their traditional wool sweaters, the SAS sought a lighter alternative, reinforcing the shoulders and elbows for durability. This became the iconic British Commando Sweater, and the inspiration for what we call the “commando test” — to pass muster, Merino wool must be reinforced in high stress areas. If it’s not, it simply fails too fast like the traditional wool garments that the SAS rejected.
We build ALL GORUCK Merino Wool tops with reinforced paneling on the shoulders so your Merino shirt keeps its structure better over the long haul – representing the standard for performance in the Merino wool category and passing the Commando Test. This ensures that your Merino shirt maintains its shape over time, while still providing all the advantages of Merino, such as odor resistance and perfect temperature regulation, regardless of the adventure or mission at hand.
A TEE THAT PASSES THE COMMANDO TEST
In WWI, wool was so important to British soldiers on the front lines that knitting wool sweaters was seen as a patriotic duty. By WWII, wool’s reputation was further solidified. However, SAS members spent extended periods in the field, laden with rucksacks and additional equipment, constantly on the move.
After witnessing repeated failures with their traditional wool sweaters, the SAS sought a lighter alternative, reinforcing the shoulders and elbows for durability. This became the iconic British Commando Sweater, and the inspiration for what we call the “commando test” — to pass muster, Merino wool must be reinforced in high stress areas. If it’s not, it simply fails too fast like the traditional wool garments that the SAS rejected.
We build ALL GORUCK Merino Wool tops with reinforced paneling on the shoulders so your Merino shirt keeps its structure better over the long haul – representing the standard for performance in the Merino wool category and passing the Commando Test. This ensures that your Merino shirt maintains its shape over time, while still providing all the advantages of Merino, such as odor resistance and perfect temperature regulation, regardless of the adventure or mission at hand.
FRESH WITHOUT BREAKING A SWEAT
Our 89% Merino wool blend is antimicrobial, quick drying, and insulating, while the 12% Nylon helps the fabric retain its shape and be more abrasion resistant. Merino wool is naturally breathable, so you won’t be sweating through this polo like you did all your others whether you’re at the office or rucking off the beaten path. The natural antimicrobial property of Merino wool means that when sweating can’t be helped, the stink doesn’t penetrate into the fabric. Wear it all day and it’s still fresh when happy hour rolls around.
MERINO BOTTOMS - A GODSEND
If your ruck is heavy and your trek is long, unless it’s Antarctica cold AF, you don’t need a base layer on your legs. Your pants break the wind and your movement keeps you warm.
But when the sun drops, or your movement is limited and your hatred of the cold rears its head, our merino long johns become a Godsend. They keep you warm when it’s cold and they breathe when the sun reigns down again.
Designed, tested, proven and built in the USA by American craftsmen and women, GORUCK Merino Bottoms come with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS BUILT FOR TIME AND DISTANCE
We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.
The Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Crew was built to tackle anything from rucking miles across the rainforest to sandbag workouts in your driveway, these socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry and, even after days of use, they don’t stink. Ultimately, they work well with any shoe but were designed to counter friction from the heel cup over time and distance when wearing boots.
They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.
Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.
BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.
Enter the Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Trail Cuff. Built for short rucks or sandbag workouts in your driveway, these socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry and, even after days of use, they don’t stink. They are an ideal match with the Mackall All-Terrain Rucking Shoes (trust us, you won’t regret it).
They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.
Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.
BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.
The Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Ankle was built to take on your toughest workouts. These socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry, and even after days of use, they don’t stink. They work great with the Mackall, Ballistic Trainers, and Rough Runner training shoes.
They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.
Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.
RUCK LONGER. RECOVER FASTER. DO IT AGAIN.
On long rucks (and long airplane flights), blood pools in your lower legs, causing swelling and fatigue. That’s bad. Our 15–20 mmHg graduated compression acts as a secondary pump to keep blood flowing back to your heart. That’s good. Move further, stay fresher, and eliminate swelling—from the first mile to the fiftieth. And if you’re on that long flight to Tasmania, be the person that keeps getting up to pace down the aisle. Bonus points if you wear your ruck.
The Merino Advantage: Travel Light, Zero Stink
Built with a high-performance Merino Wool blend that is naturally antimicrobial and moisture-wicking—meaning you can live on your feet in these socks and do all the things and they still don’t stink.
Maximum Blood Flow: Graduated pressure for faster recovery and zero swelling.
Blister Free (and Dry): Half-cushioned footbed and reinforced high-friction zones to prevent blisters. The merino naturally keeps your feet dryer, longer.
USA Built: Proudly manufactured in the United States by American workers.
Scars Lifetime Guarantee: If you wear them out, our team in Jax Beach, Florida will replace them. Period.
One caveat - nobody wants to get a pair of socks after you "try them on" for your latest 26.2 — grin — so once you buy 'em you're on the hook to use 'em hard or find someone else who will (no returns). Do not let them sit idle in a drawer for too long under any circumstances. Like all GORUCK gear, they hate that.
BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS BUILT FOR TIME AND DISTANCE
We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.
The Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Crew was built to tackle anything from rucking miles across the rainforest to sandbag workouts in your driveway, these socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry and, even after days of use, they don’t stink. Ultimately, they work well with any shoe but were designed to counter friction from the heel cup over time and distance when wearing boots.
They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.
Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.