My Goruck GR1 is almost 10 years old now and literally nothing on it has either broken or frayed, and I EDC and abuse it daily. It has been to many countries and states and has literally never let me down, ever. I've overloaded it, dragged it through the beach, forest, water, etc. The only thing to scar the bag ever, was when I used it for a shooting rest for my M14, and the muzzle blast scarred the edges. I bought it on sale back then for $240, in the rare Ranger Green colorway. Best equipment purchase I've ever made. Random people mention the bag to me all the time, even people that wouldn't normally be into EDC and rucking gear. I've had countless security guards, police officers, and military dudes point it out by name and say it's awesome. It actually gets me greenlights through security, because the security people know that a guy with a Goruck is probably not a bad guy. Employees especially mention it; I've had a security guy in a Harry Potter/Hogwarts wizard costume at Universal Studios, sheepishly asked me, "Whoa, is that a Goruck? Sweet bag!" Admittedly it took me out of the illusion of the Wizarding World, however.
That is awesome! Cheers to the Goruck family :) ! I really hope their recent decision to move parts of the production to Vietnam will not come back and bite them
We have a similar system. I use a 10L bullet though and found it has been more than enough. I recently outfitted my GoRuck bullet with two things, one a Peak Designs camera clip that has been the best thing for my Fuji x100s while hiking and I carry a 90degree light both of these always hang on my shoulder straps and I have found it doesn’t hurt the aesthetics plus it makes things highly functional. Just my mods. Great video.
Sounds awesome! I have been eyeballing that peak design clip for ever. Also great idea about that light. I use the olight H1R nova headlamp that I show in the video for that if I need it. Just clamp it on the molle on the shoulder straps. Works wonderfully 👌🏻
Rucking plates you mean armor plates I think thats what there for put an ar500 armor plate in there and always have an armor plate on you but puting steel plates in it while hikeing would work
No patch on that Rucker? Excellent review. You certainly make the most of that space, though personally I enjoy the extra space and feel of the GR1 or the 25L Rucker. The GORUCK Black Friday sale doesn't hurt either.
haha, yes I am tempted by the black friday sales. The 20L is perfect for me for Everyday Carry, but I would still love to get the 26L GR1 as well as athe 34L GR2. Had I not just spend an ungodly amount of money on other stuff I would probably get a GR2 for an upcoming trip to the US.
Interesting GoRuck doesn't advertise the Rucker series as being able to carry a laptop, but it looks like it works with a 15in laptop just as well as the GR1.
The GR1 has that separate "bombproof" laptop compartment on the bag, which is probably more protective and can be accessed from the outside. Also that frees up the inside sleeve for other stuff (papers and such). While that is all good I didn't feel like it was worth an additional 100 USD or so and I don't regret my decision. The Rucker is an amazing backpack for EDC in my opinion :)
Hi, sag mal welche farbe hat der Rucksack manchmal sieht der einfach schwarz aus manchmal wie die steel farbe von goruck aber die Option gibt es nicht beim 20l rucker
Die Farbe ist tatsächlich einfach schwarz, aber mit abnutzung und be Sonnenlicht verblasst der Farbton leicht und ist dann eher wie ein sehr dunkles charcoal grau ;)
Yes, they are a ton of fun! You mean the converters? That's awesome! Always thought about buying them. Are they a decent alternative to actually exchanging lenses?
They are a bit like marmite. I love them, but I have always thought the X100 would be better with a 50mm equivelent lens. but they are light and give a bit more versatility to the camera. you do have to use the EVF tho as they block the OVF.
Thanks! And no, its really comfortable after a break in period. How long that break in period will last is up to how often you use it and how much weight you carry in it. For me it took roughly 2-3 weeks until it was fully broken in. Since then I haven't come across anything that rivals this for carry comfort.
Yes, that is an IBEX 26. It is something completely different compared to the Goruck. Even though it has only six liters more capacity it carrys a lot bigger, because the top of the backpack extends over the shoulder mount and it sticks out a lot further from your back. Also it has a more sophisticated carrying system, including some serious hip belts to transfer weight from your shoulders to your waist, whereas the Goruck was designed to carry all the weight high up on your shoulders and flat on the back (better center of gravity IMO). The IBEX has tons of pockets and internal organisation and you can pack a lot more than you would expect from a 26L backpack. In terms of robustness I don't know since have not tested the IBEX as much as the Goruck, but both are definately sturdy and very well made. The Goruck is obviously made completely out of 1000D cordura whereas the IBEX is made partially of 500D (as far as i know) in order to safe weight. I don't think either of these would fail under normal use though. The IBEX is what I would choose for long distance hiking, overnight camping or an emergency backpack. The Goruck is my choice for EDC and Rucking for medium distances (up to 15k).
Its the Novoo 5in1 USB-C Hub. Wouldn't recommend it though. It disconnects if you try to connect something while it is already plugged in. I am looking for a better one myself and pretty much only use this for on the go emergencies and as an SD Card reader
Hi, I just had your video recommended to me by TH-cam, great bag and contents. Just a question, I thought that in Germany you can't carry a one hand opening blade 'on your person', but also in your backpack where you can't immediately reach for it? Here in Belgium there is absolutely no problem with a leatherman wave on your belt because it's a multitool and not a tactical locking blade, at least when you don't go to a court, a nighclub, a soccer match etc...
Hi, the law is kind of vague here when it comes to what is and is not ok to carry and a lot is dependend on circumstances. For the most part the same rules you mentioned apply. Don't bring a Leatherman to a court room or night club, but realistically speaking nobody cares if you got one when you are out and about minding your own business. The laws surrounding this topic are a bit more complicated though so you might still end up in a legal grey area unless you have a "socially acceptable reason" to carry that tool. Personally I have never been stopped and searched to begin with and also thats not something that can be done without reason (there are exceptions though). But even if it came to that you could definately argue that you are not carrying it "ready to access" when its in a bag in your backpack. With that being said, if you get searched and something that falls in this grey area pops up, the officers might disagree with you, confiscate it and fine you. You can of course challenge that fine in a legal battle but that is stressfull and annoying and you might end up losing anyway. So, even though I never had any troubles with anything I carry and probably never will, I tend to go with items for my EDC that I know I won't have any trouble with.
@@TobisTings Right. Just to give another example, I've gotten twice in a situation where all persons inside a bar were checked and searched, my leatherman surge hanging on my belt didn't give any problem. The old spyderco tenacious in my bag was subject of discussion but it passed, but my tactical pen was confiscated because the glassbreaker was seen as an impact weapon. It finally all depends on your appearance, the interpretation of the law by the acting authority and the situation you're in.
Great Channel, Great Content. Bin gerade über deinen Kanal gestolpert (endlich mal was geiles in den TH-cam Empfehlungen) und feier deine Videos und den Stil Mega, weiter so👍🏼 btw. Ein deutschsprachiger Kanal wär auch cool und interessant zu sehen wie viele deutsche in dem ganzen edc Thema drin sind 😀
That's kind of hard to tell since I use it on a regular basis, but if it has been sitting for a while (3-6 weeks), mainly because I switched to another powerbank, at least according to ita display, it has never lost any charge whatsoever. The display might be off though...
Just looked it up. Bought it on amazon and its a Case/Sleeve by NIDOO for 10.1" devices. The 11" ipad pro fits perfectly fine though. The case is apparently water repellent but I haven't tested that.
It can be used to charge lithium ion batteries via a Micro-USB Port and was included in the box of one of my flashlights. Its great for on the go charging since its so small and lightweight, but at home I use something more sophisticated with a display to show the current voltage etc.
Just looked it up. It was included in the box of my "Sofirn SP32A V2.0". Sadly I don't know if it can be bought seperately, sry. The Nitecore UM10 would be a good and still fairly small alternative. Its superior in every way but slightly bigger and heavier. I did get one for my father last year and he loves it. Hope that helps
I use that same maxpedition pouch for a lot of my folding knife sharpeniny tools...hex drivers and booze, ultra versatile and convenient for what you need, with plenty more room for FLARES, and other big shit. Leatherman Free* line is bunk, BTW.... Magnetic trash collecting is not the future. !
haha, yeah the Maxpedition Skinny pouch is awesome, but I love all of my maxpedition pouches. They make some quality stuff! And I agree about the Leathermann Free-line. Haven't had a chance to try them but from what I have seen its more of a gimmick and not really thought through. Also they are expensive af for what they offer ...
finally someone noticed! I've been quoting him here and there all the time and you are the first. Not trying to copy him though (his topics and style are completely different), just a friendly nod to all fans of one of the most entertaining dudes out there :)
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My Goruck GR1 is almost 10 years old now and literally nothing on it has either broken or frayed, and I EDC and abuse it daily. It has been to many countries and states and has literally never let me down, ever. I've overloaded it, dragged it through the beach, forest, water, etc. The only thing to scar the bag ever, was when I used it for a shooting rest for my M14, and the muzzle blast scarred the edges. I bought it on sale back then for $240, in the rare Ranger Green colorway. Best equipment purchase I've ever made.
Random people mention the bag to me all the time, even people that wouldn't normally be into EDC and rucking gear. I've had countless security guards, police officers, and military dudes point it out by name and say it's awesome. It actually gets me greenlights through security, because the security people know that a guy with a Goruck is probably not a bad guy.
Employees especially mention it; I've had a security guy in a Harry Potter/Hogwarts wizard costume at Universal Studios, sheepishly asked me, "Whoa, is that a Goruck? Sweet bag!" Admittedly it took me out of the illusion of the Wizarding World, however.
That is awesome! Cheers to the Goruck family :) ! I really hope their recent decision to move parts of the production to Vietnam will not come back and bite them
So glad I found your channel! It's brilliant.
We have a similar system. I use a 10L bullet though and found it has been more than enough. I recently outfitted my GoRuck bullet with two things, one a Peak Designs camera clip that has been the best thing for my Fuji x100s while hiking and I carry a 90degree light both of these always hang on my shoulder straps and I have found it doesn’t hurt the aesthetics plus it makes things highly functional. Just my mods. Great video.
Sounds awesome! I have been eyeballing that peak design clip for ever. Also great idea about that light. I use the olight H1R nova headlamp that I show in the video for that if I need it. Just clamp it on the molle on the shoulder straps. Works wonderfully 👌🏻
Dude your vids are sooo dope!!! That intro looks sooo good!
Thanks man, glad you like it!
Love your videos. Well made, to the point and classy. Great work.
thanks, much appreciated! :)
Nice video! What pouch is that for your x100?
I just found it, the MegaGear MG1098. I hope my X100V fits with the Haoge LH-X49B hood.....
Hey man. I just came across your channel and well....you’re videos are excellent. Seriously though keep up the good work!
Love the video brother! Best I seen out there so far 🙌
The headphone case is original or you bought it separately.
Came with the headphones if I remember correctly.
OFF THE HOOK ❗️❗️❗️
Rucking plates you mean armor plates I think thats what there for put an ar500 armor plate in there and always have an armor plate on you but puting steel plates in it while hikeing would work
No patch on that Rucker?
Excellent review. You certainly make the most of that space, though personally I enjoy the extra space and feel of the GR1 or the 25L Rucker. The GORUCK Black Friday sale doesn't hurt either.
haha, yes I am tempted by the black friday sales. The 20L is perfect for me for Everyday Carry, but I would still love to get the 26L GR1 as well as athe 34L GR2. Had I not just spend an ungodly amount of money on other stuff I would probably get a GR2 for an upcoming trip to the US.
The GR2 is amazing. I have two ruckers and two GR2’s. Always have a use for all of them.
Really quality video man, the editing shows. Keep it up! Subscribed too ;)
Thanks! I also enjoy your videos, your flashlight collection is on another level! :)
Superb presentation. Kudos. Thank you.
Overall I think it’s fair to assume that if the Rucker begins to fail on me.. it’s over for me anyway 😂
Best line I've heard in any backpack review.
My favorite line!
I had to pause because I was laughing so hard. Such a great delivery too
Nice detailed video on the GR1. You, George DEFINED, and Traveling Salseros are my favorite travel gear reviewers. Thanks 👍🏾
Interesting GoRuck doesn't advertise the Rucker series as being able to carry a laptop, but it looks like it works with a 15in laptop just as well as the GR1.
The GR1 has that separate "bombproof" laptop compartment on the bag, which is probably more protective and can be accessed from the outside. Also that frees up the inside sleeve for other stuff (papers and such). While that is all good I didn't feel like it was worth an additional 100 USD or so and I don't regret my decision. The Rucker is an amazing backpack for EDC in my opinion :)
Any update in 2022?
Hi, sag mal welche farbe hat der Rucksack manchmal sieht der einfach schwarz aus manchmal wie die steel farbe von goruck aber die Option gibt es nicht beim 20l rucker
Die Farbe ist tatsächlich einfach schwarz, aber mit abnutzung und be Sonnenlicht verblasst der Farbton leicht und ist dann eher wie ein sehr dunkles charcoal grau ;)
Cool video. Love my Goruck as well.
Awesome stuff man!
Thanks! :)
What’s the camera cube you use?
Its called the Matin M-6470, bought it on Amazon about three years and its still holding up great :)
Nice work. the fuji is a fav of mine, I have the T, plus the supplemental lenses, love shooting it.
Yes, they are a ton of fun! You mean the converters? That's awesome! Always thought about buying them. Are they a decent alternative to actually exchanging lenses?
They are a bit like marmite. I love them, but I have always thought the X100 would be better with a 50mm equivelent lens. but they are light and give a bit more versatility to the camera. you do have to use the EVF tho as they block the OVF.
Love your video and can you tell me if the back of Rucker is too rigid/hard to carry on everyday basis?
Thanks! And no, its really comfortable after a break in period. How long that break in period will last is up to how often you use it and how much weight you carry in it. For me it took roughly 2-3 weeks until it was fully broken in. Since then I haven't come across anything that rivals this for carry comfort.
Something that’s very important that your missing.. a travel pack of wet wipes for emergency wiping, learned that lesson a few times
haha, always got those in the small upper pocket on the inside. I only briefly mention them at 3:58 ;)
Was the intro a nod to alfieaestetics like your videos
Yes sir! Glad someone noticed! :)
Do you have any concerns about no padded protection for your laptop?
Great vid!! Excellent organization and contents!
I saw a Vanquest Ibex in your collection. How does the Vanquest Ibex compare with this Goruck?
Yes, that is an IBEX 26. It is something completely different compared to the Goruck. Even though it has only six liters more capacity it carrys a lot bigger, because the top of the backpack extends over the shoulder mount and it sticks out a lot further from your back. Also it has a more sophisticated carrying system, including some serious hip belts to transfer weight from your shoulders to your waist, whereas the Goruck was designed to carry all the weight high up on your shoulders and flat on the back (better center of gravity IMO). The IBEX has tons of pockets and internal organisation and you can pack a lot more than you would expect from a 26L backpack. In terms of robustness I don't know since have not tested the IBEX as much as the Goruck, but both are definately sturdy and very well made. The Goruck is obviously made completely out of 1000D cordura whereas the IBEX is made partially of 500D (as far as i know) in order to safe weight. I don't think either of these would fail under normal use though. The IBEX is what I would choose for long distance hiking, overnight camping or an emergency backpack. The Goruck is my choice for EDC and Rucking for medium distances (up to 15k).
Tobis Tings thanks for the awesome reply. Hope to see a video on that bag sometime. Keep it up. Great content!
What was the make of the leather briefcase
Its made by Visconti
Excellent thank you very much
Howdy from Texas. What usb dongle is that?
Its the Novoo 5in1 USB-C Hub. Wouldn't recommend it though. It disconnects if you try to connect something while it is already plugged in. I am looking for a better one myself and pretty much only use this for on the go emergencies and as an SD Card reader
Tobis Tings
Good to know. Where in Germany are you from? My wife is from Schömberg.
Hi, I just had your video recommended to me by TH-cam, great bag and contents.
Just a question, I thought that in Germany you can't carry a one hand opening blade 'on your person', but also in your backpack where you can't immediately reach for it?
Here in Belgium there is absolutely no problem with a leatherman wave on your belt because it's a multitool and not a tactical locking blade, at least when you don't go to a court, a nighclub, a soccer match etc...
Hi, the law is kind of vague here when it comes to what is and is not ok to carry and a lot is dependend on circumstances. For the most part the same rules you mentioned apply. Don't bring a Leatherman to a court room or night club, but realistically speaking nobody cares if you got one when you are out and about minding your own business. The laws surrounding this topic are a bit more complicated though so you might still end up in a legal grey area unless you have a "socially acceptable reason" to carry that tool. Personally I have never been stopped and searched to begin with and also thats not something that can be done without reason (there are exceptions though). But even if it came to that you could definately argue that you are not carrying it "ready to access" when its in a bag in your backpack. With that being said, if you get searched and something that falls in this grey area pops up, the officers might disagree with you, confiscate it and fine you. You can of course challenge that fine in a legal battle but that is stressfull and annoying and you might end up losing anyway. So, even though I never had any troubles with anything I carry and probably never will, I tend to go with items for my EDC that I know I won't have any trouble with.
@@TobisTings Right.
Just to give another example, I've gotten twice in a situation where all persons inside a bar were checked and searched, my leatherman surge hanging on my belt didn't give any problem. The old spyderco tenacious in my bag was subject of discussion but it passed, but my tactical pen was confiscated because the glassbreaker was seen as an impact weapon.
It finally all depends on your appearance, the interpretation of the law by the acting authority and the situation you're in.
Is it Gunmetal or Black? Thanks.
the Rucker is black
Great Channel, Great Content.
Bin gerade über deinen Kanal gestolpert (endlich mal was geiles in den TH-cam Empfehlungen) und feier deine Videos und den Stil Mega, weiter so👍🏼 btw. Ein deutschsprachiger Kanal wär auch cool und interessant zu sehen wie viele deutsche in dem ganzen edc Thema drin sind 😀
Danke, immer schön zu hören ;)
Vermutlich sind es hier zu Lande ehr wenige 😀
Curious to know how long your back up battery last before needing recharge while just sitting in bag.
That's kind of hard to tell since I use it on a regular basis, but if it has been sitting for a while (3-6 weeks), mainly because I switched to another powerbank, at least according to ita display, it has never lost any charge whatsoever. The display might be off though...
Great video and editing!
Title of the song?? 😦😦
What pouch do you have for your x100f. I’m looking for something like yours!
Its called the Megagear MG1094. Bought it on Amazon. :)
@@TobisTings Works quite well if you are not using a hood at all
woohoo, we're Lighter-Bros ! The Jobon is a real Flamethrower :-D Greets from Bonn :-D
What is the zippered case used at the 3min20sec to 3min28sec mark in the video?
Just looked it up. Bought it on amazon and its a Case/Sleeve by NIDOO for 10.1" devices. The 11" ipad pro fits perfectly fine though. The case is apparently water repellent but I haven't tested that.
@@TobisTings thank you very much for the reply. The case/sleeve looks nice. Great video:)
can you tell me about the charger for your lithium ion batteries?
It can be used to charge lithium ion batteries via a Micro-USB Port and was included in the box of one of my flashlights. Its great for on the go charging since its so small and lightweight, but at home I use something more sophisticated with a display to show the current voltage etc.
So you don’t know the brand or where one could find one?
Just looked it up. It was included in the box of my "Sofirn SP32A V2.0". Sadly I don't know if it can be bought seperately, sry. The Nitecore UM10 would be a good and still fairly small alternative. Its superior in every way but slightly bigger and heavier. I did get one for my father last year and he loves it. Hope that helps
I use that same maxpedition pouch for a lot of my folding knife sharpeniny tools...hex drivers and booze, ultra versatile and convenient for what you need, with plenty more room for FLARES, and other big shit. Leatherman Free* line is bunk, BTW....
Magnetic trash collecting is not the future. !
haha, yeah the Maxpedition Skinny pouch is awesome, but I love all of my maxpedition pouches. They make some quality stuff! And I agree about the Leathermann Free-line. Haven't had a chance to try them but from what I have seen its more of a gimmick and not really thought through. Also they are expensive af for what they offer ...
Awesome content! Keep up the great vids. Also, what camera cube do you use when wanting to bring more camera gear? Thanks in advance.
Thanks! Its called the Matin M-6470, bought it on Amazon about three years and its still holding up great :)
Tobis, love your vids, very impressive!! Great work!! I see some cool stuff like your Sinn watch, had to look them up!! Vielen Dank von Kalifornia!
Love the channel. Keep it up! Makes me miss my 104.
thanks! Love the 104 but habe a fear that it might habe been a gateway drug for me 😁
What is your briefcase?
Don't know the name of the model, but its made by Visconti. There will probably be a video about it at some point :)
It's about time they open a GORUCK outlet in germany so we can buy the packs without 70+ Dollars for taxes and shipping...
that would be awesome ... except for my bank account 😁
1:04 It looks like someone’s hand trying to push its way out of your backpack. Han Solo style.
😁 haha cannot be un-seen
Great Video!! Thanks.
Good load out thanks for sharing ATB
Icant find u on instagram mate 😂 btw great video
My Instagram Account is linked in my channel info ;)
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Excelente vídeo te sigo desde Guatemala
man who are you?! need to check more of your videos
cheers
haha feel free to do that. New videos every week :)
Someone has been watching and copying some Alfie.......
finally someone noticed! I've been quoting him here and there all the time and you are the first. Not trying to copy him though (his topics and style are completely different), just a friendly nod to all fans of one of the most entertaining dudes out there :)
@@TobisTings I wasn't being critical,please don't take it that way . I like what I see and I'm a new subscriber
Done subscribed 👍
Good Video. Like and subscribe.