GORUCK GR1: The Last Backpack You'll Buy
Bombproof. Overbuilt. Iconic. The GORUCK GR1 is modeled after Special Forces medical rucks and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
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The Good
- Scars Lifetime Guarantee
- Opens flat (clamshell)
- Laptop compartment is a tank
- 1000D Cordura is abrasion resistant
The Bad
- Expensive ($300+)
- Stiff straps require break-in
- Heavy even when empty
GORUCK GR1 Review
The GR1 is legendary in the carry community. It's simple—one main compartment, a slash pocket, and a laptop compartment—but executed to perfection.
Durability
They claim it's bombproof. While we didn't test it with explosives, we dragged it, dropped it, and overloaded it. Not a stitch popped. The zippers are massive YKKs that never snag.
Versatility
From the office to a rucking event to international travel, the GR1 fits in. It doesn't look "tactical" if you get it in black or heritage canvas, but it performs like military gear.
Verdict
Buy once, cry once. It's an investment, but it will likely be the backpack your grandkids fight over.