You pick the weight. Anything more than nothing is rucking as long as you’re having fun. Think of it as social fitness. Just don’t overthink it. We also have Competitive Weight Classes for you racin' types. By the way, the average purse weighs 47 lbs full lol and the average bookbag more than that. Try 15 or 20 lbs in a ruck for a 5K then drink your free beer in Backyard Americana with the best people ever.