GORUCK Bullet Ruck Double Compartment 18L Backpack Review | Bullet Ruck or Mini GR2?
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Join me today as we take a look at the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Double Compartment 18L backpack -- or BRD18L for short.
This bag offers a unique offering with the 420 Robic material along with a quick access pocket, in a convenient 18L capacity making it perfectly suited for a wide variety of applications.
Specifications:
Primary Material: 420D Robic Nylon
Back Panel & Shoulder Strap Underside Material: 210D HT (High Tenacity) Cordura
16L Dimensions: 10.75” W x 17.5” H x 7” D
18L Dimensions: 11.75” W x 18.5” H x 7”D
16L Weight: 2.8 LBS
18L Weight: 3.1 LBS
Laptop Compartment 16L: 15” H x 10.5” W
Laptop Compartment 18L: 17” H x 10.5” W
Timestamps:
00:05 - Intro
00:18 - Exterior
13:00 - Interior
25:25 - Summary and Thoughts
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Thank you so much for the very detailed review! Helped my decisiom to buy the bag after bein not so sure of the layout. Looking forward for it to arrive.
Thanks for checking out the video and your comment!
New channel? Great review, very in depth
Yup, brand new channel! Thanks for the comment and kind words! Glad you enjoyed it!
i have this pack and for EDC is great , two things one arm slinging the fabric is so slippery along with the short length it flips off my shoulder all the time. the straps are to short. I really wish they where longer.
If I did it again I would get the GR1 26L for more space.
The 210d used in the bag certainly is more slick that 500d but I find it nice and easy to take on and off. A sternum strap helps me keep it secure when on body, though I’m rarely using only one shoulder.
@@MWDAdventuresBought yesterday the Heritage in Black 26 Litre. On sale too if you are interested.
Man, the 18L Bullet 2 compartment is a damn beast and I'm pretty sure it fits more than 18L. I just put a Nikon Z8 with 400mm lens attached, a 24-120mm lens, an OM-1 with 90mm macro attached, a flash, diffuser, a change of clothes in a PD small packing cube, minimal tech and toiletries and kibble for my dog for 2 days. How the hell does all that fit in 18L?! I also have the Able Carry Daily Plus, which is 21L and I couldn't even dream of fitting all of this in it. Same with the PD Everyday Zip 20L.
I have no idea! It’s wild how much that thing fits. I bought it thinking this will be a nice, well sized, EDC bag and it’s far more capable. Easily a travel companion and holds its shape really well, even when packed out. This one really surprised me.
Watched your video 3-4x as I wait the arrival of my GR 18 DC in tidal blue from 🇺🇸 to the 🇵🇭. Didn’t really have a designated use case for it but with a sale price, just couldn’t say no. Thanks for a thorough review!
That price was unbelievable! You’re going to absolutely love it and for the price it’s hard to beat in terms of bang for buck! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.
Très bonne vidéo 🙂 , très précise ! super Sac de 18 litres , incroyable d'avoir évincé la sangle de poitrine..😳
Great. Was waiting for u to blacken the logo with a Sharpie to see how it Looks hehe
Thanks for reminding me! Here's the update! Which do you like better?
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Hmm got mine as well, but sort of liking the white arrowhead for now. Mine does not have the stich in arrowhead outline on the velcro patch but the do include a standard Goruck patch instead.
I had a similar experience with the frame sheet as well so I took it out! Which one did you pick up on amazon?
I couldn’t believe how stiff the stock sheet was. Creating a new frame sheet was vital. This was the one I got from Amazon:
amzn.to/44tgSF7
Great review brother! I still don’t know how I feel about the rip stop. I like as you said the malleability however I worry it can rip easy as it feels thin? It does probably add some function on the slash pocket providing a little more give. I would love to see this in EG ecopak!
Thank you! That’s the truth, right? At this point we don’t have any long term durability experience so time will tell. I’m hoping the ‘ripstop’ will do as the name suggests but I am worried about punctures. I’ve been asked this a bunch so far, so I’ll do a long term review down the line.
No, it is thick.
Great review! I had one and sold it because I never used it. Now I am thinking if getting another one to throw in my GR2 as a daypack for when I travel. Question, where did you get the PB and J patches? Thanks!
Thank you! This bag definitely blends the worlds of daily carry and travel, and does it well with how well it segments space. I think it’s be a good partner for the GR2, especially stashed in the front compartment.
Both patches are from PS Patch Designs. They have a website and Etsy store, I believe.
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@@ECsEDCnot sure I’d want to carry 7lbs of just bag for travel. For a pack able daypack this seems heavy. For a one bag travel bag on the other hand…
@@andreasmueller9952 yea I wouldnt pack this away. It’s really meant to be its own bag. I’d use something dedicated such as a Matador bag, if needed.
Great review, thx.
Btw, what do you think, is ripstop robic good?
Is it worth it?
I think that's subjective.
What is your use-case? Are you going to use this for EDC? Is it just going in the car with you to work or on your commute? Are you trying to ruck in this? Are you participating in a GORUCK event with it?
I love the lightweight aspect as I use it for daily carry and light travel. The robic is super easy to clean and sheds hair and dirt without issue. I'm not going to be able to tell you much else, as it's been used for ~6 months. Not quite long enough to know long term durability, but so far it has not disappointed in my use cases.
@@ECsEDC
I found that the price of riptop material is much cheaper than others. If I'm not mistaken, this material is often used by cheap bags. Also, it is not uncommon for ripstop to be used only as the inner lining material for high-end bags. My other concern: is the material stiff enough to support the structure/shape of the bag.
@@MS-ge2jb I can’t speak to pricing as I simply don’t know but I’d imagine it may be cheaper than 500d nylon not to mention waxed canvas.
I did mention that the fabric is thin and malleable and you can see the outline of my notebook or iPad in that front pocket. The bag and fabric drapes nicely. It doesn’t feel like it’s floppy when it’s packed out. But if you want a stiff and rigid backpack that looks the same empty or full, maybe this isn’t the one for you.
Thinking I might want to pick one of these up… Which frame sheet material did you choose from Amazon?
These are the ones I bought. I traced the stock sheet on this, and then used a pair of heavy duty scissors and cut it right out. 100% worth it.
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@@ECsEDC thank you!
Great review! Can you give me a link for the frame sheet?
Thanks! This is what I bought. I traced the stock sheet and then cut it out with some heavy duty scissors.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08R9W4NZW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Can you pls specify the link for 18 ltr. Me not able to get it anywhere
I also only see the 16L right now (one in black and one in tidal blue for a discounted rate). It appears it may be sold out and unavailable now. I would guess they bring this back in the future though as it seemed to be a fairly popular bag.
They’re back!
www.goruck.com/products/bullet-ruck-double-compartment-ripstop-nylon-black-speed-grey?variant=43896681300068&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1wsfEUnWZCBul25bcqBQixZehmZdSniZfIpAgm9VU4Ihj1Eoh5AV1mWyw_aem_AeZxaTcBySY1YpKcn3Ph1O9HCeew_9ij3I-O1eqa2d61WMaFrAtISorMnR_2HvIXI2KrzwZD9kUic_NtTEXVZDOz
Can you provide a direct link to that sternum strap?
Sure! Here you go!
amzn.to/3UKDoVF
@@ECsEDC Thanks so much, and thanks for the great review!
@@ECsEDC I also meant to ask you about a link to the thinner frame sheet, was that an Amazon buy as well? A direct link to that would also be so helpful!
@@HisGraceHisGlory Here you go! I did have to trace the stock sheet and then used a pair of (heavier duty) scissors to cut out the sheet's shape.
amzn.to/3UTOmbE
@@ECsEDC Awesome, thanks, and just to be sure was it the 12" X 16" 1.5mm?
Yo, that stretchy material in the second compartment is kinda sus. What happens when it wears out? How are you supposed to fix that? The rest of the bag is made of tough materials, so why did they use that flimsy stuff there?
That's a good call out. I always worry about the longevitiy of stretch materials such as elastic in water bottle pockets or in this case the interior mesh pocket.
From my day-to-day, I rearely put larger things in there - mostly just small pouches or snacks. The extreme example of fitting a CAP2 is simple to demonstrate it's capabilities and doing that on a regular basis is a sure way to shorten it's 'stretch lifespan'.
But regarding your commend on flimsy materials, i'd actually disagree. GR is not known for using 'flimsy' materials and if anything it's the opposite. I suspect they did RnD and testing and vetted this material before placing in their product. Ultimately time will tell, so we'll see!
@@ECsEDC also noticed how the laptop compartment is located, it's off centered, with all the stitches, it looks like it's unrefined like Frankenstein bag and unrefined and as well as the stitches seemed poorly connected. I will skip this version and wait for the next.
@@7Archie4 I'm not sure I agree. There aren't any stitches that I'd consider out of place and its quite nice to handle.
Had this bag in 16L. Sent it back. Found the back panel way too stiff and overall not very comfortable when packed out. Had a lot of pockets but everything felt a little too tight for my liking.
I also felt that way. I happened to have some frame sheets at home so I traced the GR one and placed in a much thinner one. That fixed the extreme stiffness right away.
Agree. In 16L, everything is getting smaller and features like quick access pocket is very limited space.
@@ECsEDC Great solution! I wasn’t willing to put the work in to modify, but I can see how that wound solve the comfort issue.
I remove the frame sheets in all my Laptop Bullet rucks. There really isn't any need. I find the laptop compartment and padding provides enough stiffness
@@bagaholic_edc I can see how that could definitely work. I guess it just aggravated me that the original design of the bag, withframe sheet, didn’t work.
I need at least one water bottle pocket
Maybe one day GORUCK will do bottle pockets
IMHO, let the bottle-pocket remain just part of the school or scout bag. Which is Goruck is not.
@@MS-ge2jb nah. There’s enough of a market for them to make one with a water bottle/coffee compartment for when commuting to work. But they should definitely keep making bags without them for people like you who don’t need it.
Crying a little too much over a two inch logo.
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