As you continue to immerse yourself in the sport of rucking, learning from those who’ve traversed before you can help shorten the learning curve between novice and badass. There are certain aspects of rucking that can only be predicted and prepared for after someone else has learned it the hard way.

So, in this evolving blog series, COME WITH IT NOW!, we’re taking the pulse from those who’ve got some notches on their padded hip belt to help guide others in their pursuit of a healthy, adventurous lifestyle while rockin’ a rucking backpack.

In this interview, we get some efficient, bullshit-free insight from Michael Castillo, known to many as Cadre Shredder. Puttin’ in miles out of his homebase in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Shredder operates Castlemen Events and brings his expertise with him across the country in an onslaught of ruck-based training and survival programs.

Stand by to get some…