GORUCK GR2 26L Review (Better than the GR1??)
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
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00:28 - Intro
0:29 - Gist of the Pack
3:11 - Front of the Pack
8:25 - Middle of the Pack
12:17 - Back of the Pack
16:15 - Pros and Cons
16:55 - Alternatives
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Goruck is known for 1- their cult-like following and 2- their bad ass looking made in America bags! And the GR2 is as bad ass as it comes. But if you don't end up liking it or something happens to it, Goruck offers one of the best lifetime warranties on the market right now!
This bag comes in 3 size options, this one is the 26L. Ideal for everyday carry or weekend travel, and it has great capacity in the main compartment along with some quick access pockets, and most importantly DURABLE materials....I'm talkin extremely durable.
Now this bag does have a hefty price tag, but like I said, Goruck has a cult like following because these bags are made very well and are going to last for a long long time.
To learn more about our honest thoughts about the Goruck GR2 26L, watch our video for an in-depth review!
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Get the Goruck GR2 26L if…
✅ You are looking for a well built long lasting pack
✅ You like how it offers an amazing lifetime warranty
✅ You love its organization and pockets
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DO NOT get the Goruck GR2 26L if…
❌ You want a similar pack with that tactical look and style but need more features. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
🎒 Mission Workshop Rhake
✍🏼 This pack has a very similar look but offers a bit of a different aesthetic with a roll top and more weather resistant materials.
👉🏼 Watch our review: • Mission Workshop Rhake...
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❌ You are in love with the military tactical style pack but are looking for a less expensive option. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
🎒 King Kong Core
✍🏼 This is another pack that has the badass tactical style with great organization and features, but comes in with a much lower price tag!
👉🏼 Watch our review: • King Kong Core 25L Bac...
👉🏼 Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/king-kong...
❌ You love Goruck but want a smaller more minimalist option . This is another recommended option for you… 👇🏼
🎒 Goruck GR1
✍🏼 This is a great bag to get if you want to try out a different Goruck bag, especially if you're looking for a less feature heavy bag.
👉🏼 Watch our review: • GORUCK GR1 26L Review ...
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Capacity: 26L
• Color: Black
• 3 size options
• Quick access pocket
• Removable patch
• Durable materials/comfort
• $400 USD
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Too overpriced too overrated. My friend tried to sell me his. I tried it for a couple days. Not this exact model but i also had trouble with the zippers. It pissed me off enough to pass on it. The look isnt for me either.
Almost 4 lbs empty, and at $100 per pound....nah
400$! Am I buying this? Hell no! Did I leave? Hell no!
I've never heard ventilation on Goruck described as decent... more like non-existent!
Take out the frame sheet. Cuts 280 grams (10 ounces) from the weight, and makes the thing more comfortable to wear. Other than a little extra laptop protection, it does literally nothing in the absence of a hip belt. The back panel itself is well padded and quite stiff, and the bag doesn't 'barrel' if you remove it.
patches look cheap and cheesy
Not a fan of bags over 21L, but this man's energy kept me watching to the end. Guilty of owning a BS Errant (22L) cos of his video too.
I like the idea of the two layer panel loader theoretically, but the 2nd layer of this seems to be all admin focused, and kind of shallow, so it adds weight with sort of prescribed volume. I like the Recycled Firefighter 24hr+ take on a double stack panel loader bag, more usable space for me. 3.8lbs is pretty heavy for the volume fore me. I'm probably more of a GR1/GR3 type person.
I recently got the GR2 26L in robic nylon. Absolutely love it! I usually carry a beefy 15" gaming laptop with a heavy power brick, steam deck & other daily essentials. Needless to say, my bag is *heavy*! The thick padded straps of Goruck so nice - and have converted me to a Goruck fan. I'm not into the "tatic-cool" look, so none of my Gorucks have the external Molle webbing. I'm learning to live without bottle pockets. Nomands Nation patch when?! I do enjoy customizing my bags with patches. If I could have the organization/layout of a CTB26 with Goruck straps - that would be my perfect bag for sure.
Thanks for reviewing these GoRuck bags over the last six months or so.
My ideal patch would be Link holding the triforce. Thanks for the review Looks like a sweet bag; I've always been intrigued
Another great video! I'm eager to see your review of the GORUCK M23
Ok, after a little bit of use the zippers being stiff/difficult isn't an issue any more. The material softens up and the zippers and corners get a lot easier.
Yo Aaron!
Long time viewer, first time commenter. I own a GR2 26l in 500D (black), and a Rucker 20l (I think it's 1st gen, multicam but I dyed it granite to make it more subdued). I travel a lot for work, mostly in work settings where I don't have to wear formal clothes and no one would notice these bags. At first I was worried that I'd look too tacticool, but in most urban places I've been, I've seen more complex/technical bags than these simple looking Gorucks (can't remember how many Mystery Ranch, Able Carry bags I saw in a single MTR trip in HK or SG). The dangle never bothered me at all, and I'm a short guy so there's plenty of excess straps. I bought them because I need bags that can handle a beating (shoved under airline front seats multiple times a day, several flights a week every month), with comfy straps to be worn on my back for long walks both at home and in my destinations. Right amount of size and footprint, not too bulky as to hit anyone's face in HK MTR, or Singapore/Jakarta's MRT). Based on my needs, they make sense.
Looking forward to watching your review of Sympl Commuter 20L. Thanks.
I'd love to see the breakdown of that price.
The zippers get easier over time. I bought a 21L GR1 last December and the zippers got really easy after a month of almost daily use. I was expecting 2-3 months but it happened much faster. Definitely impressed. It wasn’t a big issue with me anyway (it’s a beast bag for goodness sakes) but I was pleasantly surprised by the quick wear in.