This is an awesome design, you guys made something truly unique and special when it comes to the materials and construction. I’m hyped and can’t wait to receive it!!
Thank you for this review. Have you had a chance to see if the zipper for the main compartment has broken in and is at least as easy to use as a normal GR1?
Honestly... no. Still tight and clunky around the corners. Really have work to get it "just right" to be smooth. Annoying, but I've adapted how I access. Typically just side zip and reach in for my stuff.
Thanks for the review!! I’m hyped and cant wait to receive it. I really didn’t need it but I know I needed a goruck in the family. Coming from a TAD fanboy.
Fantastic review; what do you think about the new GR2 26L X-Pac as EDC taking it with me to the sites/projects? I am a telecommunication engineer. My concerns about the material's durability and overall compared to the 500 OG. And do you recommend getting the side handles if I buy it, or will it ruin the look of it? Advise, please
Hearing that its a denim, do you think the material can become soft and flexible like a broken down jeans or is it hard and crunchy like dyneema or xpac?
It’s easily the stiffest material I’ve seen on a GR. Not in a bad way. But once it breaks in, it’ll be even better. Zippers are tough on the corners but softening already. That “fresh out of the bag” feel is always rough.
Should get my 26L on Thursday, can’t wait! You must have an in with the GORUCK crew to get yours so early! With all the hard work and effort, the price tag becomes apparent. This is by far and away the best ruck I’ve seen. I’m really hoping it’s everything I expect it to be. I was thinking of using a 3M clear sheet much like on a car to protect the bad ass patch from dings and rock chips.
These just came in stock so I’m hoping someone can answer, how do you think this would stand up in terms of long term durability for mainly edc and light travel? I have a 1000d 26l slick rn and mainly use it for edc so I’m just wondering how the weight and durability compares. (I know 1000d is the best of the best, like I said just curious of a comparison)
Thanks for the great review! What is life like with the GRXC2 now all these months later? How well (or poorly) has it patina'd? Has it softened significantly or has it maintained that sweet stiffness?
Used daily for about a month and then had been on two trips, me of which was 2 weeks on the road used by my son. Held up great. Not a lot of patina, but some. Still pretty stiff. Might be different if was used daily for 6 months.
Nice video. I don’t get your comments on the shoulder strap webbing. Goruck should have never allowed unfinished bags without it. A bag without a sternum strap is a non-starter for me. Useless.
Like I said in the video, some people love ‘em. Unless I’m rucking (which I won’t do with this bag) I’ve never used shoulder molle. So, personally, I’d rather loose it and just have that pretty denim and stitching be unobstructed.
You didn't even bother to do the math before getting upset. A 21L GR1 is $325. You said that I could get one of those and two "high end bags" for the price of this one ($700). If you subtract the GR1 ($325) from the $700 budget you gave here, you're left with $375. You could buy another GR but you're not getting a high end bag and you're sure as hell not buying two high end bags with just under $400.
Indeed, it is just a backpack. And cars are just cars. Watches are just watches. Some people like different things and are willing to pay. To each his own.
Expensive, yes. Hard to say overpriced since the material is fully custom and we don’t really have a price comparison for 15.5 denim with stitching in it. Overpriced implies we know the cost of production and markup. It is double a normal GR1, but Cordura is a super common material. I mean, I guess I get that it is expensive, just don’t know how you can objectively claim it is overpriced. And, the market clearly paid for it. So, guess it wasn’t overpriced.
@@Rucking Thank you for the video and the reply. The backpack has some nice touches. I’m just not sure about the fashion luxury marketing and pricing strategy. It may ultimately backfire.
@@iakona23 haha fair enough, I agree the prices are crazy. It looks like a really nice backpack. I actually could've done without the fancy schmansy liner. Probably wouldve dropped the price a large margin without that
Not 100% wrong. The article was like 37 pages long. Every initial review will be a rehashing of it until we can use it for a few months. That's also why I put "first look review." But, if you want the stuff that isn't in Taylor's article, "I don't like the molle on the shoulders straps. The zipper is a bit tight around the edges. I think it lives up to the picture. It is very sturdy and can stand on its own."
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Thanks so much for the review. Enjoy! We hope it serves you well!
Thanks for making a great bag.
This is an awesome design, you guys made something truly unique and special when it comes to the materials and construction. I’m hyped and can’t wait to receive it!!
Thank you for this review. Have you had a chance to see if the zipper for the main compartment has broken in and is at least as easy to use as a normal GR1?
Honestly... no. Still tight and clunky around the corners. Really have work to get it "just right" to be smooth. Annoying, but I've adapted how I access. Typically just side zip and reach in for my stuff.
have the zippers improved over 6 months of use?
Thanks for the review!! I’m hyped and cant wait to receive it. I really didn’t need it but I know I needed a goruck in the family. Coming from a TAD fanboy.
Hope you enjoy it.
Lol TAD is garbage.
Thank you! Can’t wait until mine 21l comes in.
Hope you enjoy it.
I too wish it did not have the Molle on the shoulder straps. Odd design choice in my opinion. But excited to get it tomorrow.
Even wearing it today... it just seems out of place.
Fantastic review; what do you think about the new GR2 26L X-Pac as EDC taking it with me to the sites/projects? I am a telecommunication engineer. My concerns about the material's durability and overall compared to the 500 OG. And do you recommend getting the side handles if I buy it, or will it ruin the look of it?
Advise, please
I’ve been using this bag for several months, and I found it to be very durable. I, however, would never add additional handles to this bag.
Hearing that its a denim, do you think the material can become soft and flexible like a broken down jeans or is it hard and crunchy like dyneema or xpac?
Time will tell, but it seems logical to think not will soften some over time.
It’s easily the stiffest material I’ve seen on a GR. Not in a bad way. But once it breaks in, it’ll be even better. Zippers are tough on the corners but softening already. That “fresh out of the bag” feel is always rough.
Should get my 26L on Thursday, can’t wait! You must have an in with the GORUCK crew to get yours so early! With all the hard work and effort, the price tag becomes apparent. This is by far and away the best ruck I’ve seen. I’m really hoping it’s everything I expect it to be. I was thinking of using a 3M clear sheet much like on a car to protect the bad ass patch from dings and rock chips.
Yeah. With the patch, part of me just wants to keep it natural and embrace whatever life brings it.
How did you get it so early lol?
Is that a wool and prince polo you're wearing?
Nope. Just something from Target.
dude! how did you get yours so fast haha?? Mine shipped today. thanks for the first look preview!
Hope you like it. It looks really good in person.
The exclusive scoop! Great video!
Thanks.
These just came in stock so I’m hoping someone can answer, how do you think this would stand up in terms of long term durability for mainly edc and light travel? I have a 1000d 26l slick rn and mainly use it for edc so I’m just wondering how the weight and durability compares. (I know 1000d is the best of the best, like I said just curious of a comparison)
I've used as EDC and travel. Holds up very well. Solid bag.
Are you going to protect the patch? Or just let it get battle scars?
Battle scars. Life is for living.
I’m so excited for mine to ship! Thank you for getting this review out quickly! How is getting in and out of the front pocket?
Meh. Not amazing. But, that’s how I feel about the front pocket on all GR bags.
Thanks for the great review! What is life like with the GRXC2 now all these months later? How well (or poorly) has it patina'd? Has it softened significantly or has it maintained that sweet stiffness?
Used daily for about a month and then had been on two trips, me of which was 2 weeks on the road used by my son. Held up great. Not a lot of patina, but some. Still pretty stiff. Might be different if was used daily for 6 months.
Mine is en route 🤩
Nice. Let me know what you think when it arrives.
Nice bag but that price makes me cry. It's killing me to think I might pony up for the rucker 4.0 25l
Rucker 4.0 is worth it. Buy once, cry once. Maybe shop 2nd hand market to save a few bucks.
@@Rucking I've watched too many of your videos so it's in my future for sure🥲
@@zac_in_ak thanks for watching :)
Not sure what’s next after such a superb design. A GR 3 made out of bald eagle?! (plz no).
GRXC3... who knows...
Is this the 26L?
21L. I wanted it for EDC.
@@Rucking I ultimately decided to grab the 21L as well.
Nice video. I don’t get your comments on the shoulder strap webbing. Goruck should have never allowed unfinished bags without it. A bag without a sternum strap is a non-starter for me. Useless.
Like I said in the video, some people love ‘em. Unless I’m rucking (which I won’t do with this bag) I’ve never used shoulder molle. So, personally, I’d rather loose it and just have that pretty denim and stitching be unobstructed.
Prices for these bags are a joke, but hey suckers will pony up.
$700? 😂 These carryology collabs are getting out of hand lmao
A niche bag for a niche group of people. 🤷♂️
Carryology collab? I'm out...
Yup. Not everyone's jam. You're not alone. That's cool. To each his own.
carryology collabs are just to flex and waste money on. you can buy a normal goruck and then buy 2 other high end bags for this price.
@@daverules you do you
@@daverules weird comment.
You didn't even bother to do the math before getting upset. A 21L GR1 is $325. You said that I could get one of those and two "high end bags" for the price of this one ($700). If you subtract the GR1 ($325) from the $700 budget you gave here, you're left with $375. You could buy another GR but you're not getting a high end bag and you're sure as hell not buying two high end bags with just under $400.
All the fuss over a bag. It’s just a backpack. Cool, but not $700 cool.
Indeed, it is just a backpack. And cars are just cars. Watches are just watches. Some people like different things and are willing to pay. To each his own.
OVERPRICED…
Expensive, yes. Hard to say overpriced since the material is fully custom and we don’t really have a price comparison for 15.5 denim with stitching in it. Overpriced implies we know the cost of production and markup. It is double a normal GR1, but Cordura is a super common material. I mean, I guess I get that it is expensive, just don’t know how you can objectively claim it is overpriced. And, the market clearly paid for it. So, guess it wasn’t overpriced.
This is basically a luxury fashion thing like a Coach purse. How gay. $695 for a 21l backpack and it’s already sold out for now. No thank you.
Yeah. Not everyone's cup of tea. To each his own.
It's not that much more than a heritage ruck? Why so salty?
@@Rucking Thank you for the video and the reply. The backpack has some nice touches. I’m just not sure about the fashion luxury marketing and pricing strategy. It may ultimately backfire.
@@traviswagstaff8853 Those things are ripoffs as well!
@@iakona23 haha fair enough, I agree the prices are crazy. It looks like a really nice backpack. I actually could've done without the fancy schmansy liner. Probably wouldve dropped the price a large margin without that
Dude is just rehashing the article and calling it a review.
Not 100% wrong. The article was like 37 pages long. Every initial review will be a rehashing of it until we can use it for a few months. That's also why I put "first look review." But, if you want the stuff that isn't in Taylor's article, "I don't like the molle on the shoulders straps. The zipper is a bit tight around the edges. I think it lives up to the picture. It is very sturdy and can stand on its own."