I have this in the brush brown. So versatile. Currently using it EDC to carry my tech and gym kit to and from work and the gym. The leather used smells gorgeous.
@@dannypacks I’ve just seen your review of the Evergoods CTB 26L Phoenix. Was wondering if it was worth getting as I am able to source a new one for retail pricing. How does it compete with this GR2? Would you say it’s on par build quality-wise and out of the two which do you prefer? I know it fits a very similar use case, but I’m thinking to rotate them in my collection.
Great review Danny but for me I can't justify the price point that GoRuck sells their bags at for my budget. If they had something that looked like this (doesn't have to be a GR2) in a sub-$200 or even a sub-$150 range I'd buy it no question but this is just way too rich
Thank you for watching and for the support! I definitely understand the higher price point is not for everyone especially with some really solid bags in the 150-250 range, I was excited to see that the bullet ruck laptop is under 200 so maybe there will be a few more that make it to that price point
Such a sharp & classy-looking bag! I'd like to put this on my someday buy list. That said, I run pretty hot even in cooler weather, & one of the reasons I always enjoy your reviews is you tend to highlight bags with back harness that will reduce the back getting sweaty. For this price, I would need some better back panel channels, mesh, etc. Think that's something the SCARS program would cover? Also, if possible could you please review the new Osprey Parsec 26? Thanks for the awesome reviews as always!
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion on the Osprey bag! Definitely a tough one for hotter weather, I don’t know if SCARS does that modification, that would be pretty awesome tho!
Hi Danny, thank you for reviewing this bag 👍🏻. I’ve been eyeing the Heritage collection 👀 for a while now 🗓️. Olive and Slate were the colors that piqued my interest the most. Just couldn’t make up my mind 🤔 which rucksack 🎒 in the 26L capacity to get. Watching your take on both Heritage GR 1 and 2 helped me decide to get the latter 🍾. Hopefully 🤞🏻Goruck will re release the Bullet Heritage, this time with a laptop compartment. While adding Olive and Slate hues to the selection mix. Thanks again 🤗
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The gr2 will look great in that color and definitely hope to see a heritage bullet laptop ruck in the future!:)
Thank you for watching! The waxed canvas feels really durable and I’ve had great experiences with other waxed canvas bags, with that being said I steel feel more comfortable being rougher with the cordura
Thank you for watching! Definitely some good options there, I would say the aer and tortuga are more comfortable overall and might have more rugged materials but the knack would be better if you are looking for something that can work a little better as a daily bag since it can compress down
Ughhh I can’t decide between oak or field tan for a GR1. I was leaning oak, but that field tan looks pretty damn good. Which one do you prefer after having both side by side?
Thank you for watching and I definitely understand the struggle! I really like both quite a bit (was surprised how much I liked the tan), I might still lean a bit more towards the dark oak as I just prefer darker bags but both will offer a ton of versatility with what you can wear them with
Gorgeous. My biggest concern is lack of shoulder molle to clip on a sternum strap esp for 32L if it gets packed out I assume it's quite heavy. Are the shoulder straps that good to make heavy weights comfortable?
I have this bag and the crazy thing is that it feels more comfortable the more you pack it out. The harness system is excellent - you really feel locked in when the straps are tightened. Though you do have the option to modify the bag using Goruck’s SCARS service if you want to add molle or extra handles. Check it out.
Thank you for watching and I agree with the other comment, the straps still feel great and goruck somehow seem to work better with more weight and the scars option may be worth considering if you really want to add a sternum strap but I haven’t needed yet
Do you still own this bag? I've heard the field tan's front pocket is quite transluscent. Has this been the case for you or does it turn opaque over time? It's currently on sale and I just want to make sure I cover all points as there's no returns!
Thank you for watching! Yup I still own it and have really enjoyed using it, and although it hasn’t been an issue it is true that the front pocket is fairly translucent even when the bag is newer
Random but do you have any videos with "most breathable back bags?" Living in hot Florida I am curious if you have any recommendations on best bag to avoid sweat.
Thank you for watching and that’s a good idea for a video! I haven’t found anything that will keep you dry after a few hours but tortuga and aer bags have been helpful as far as providing a little additional breathability (evergoods updated back panel has also been pretty good)
@@anthonium. that’s another comfortable option and it has some breathability but I think the material on the others I mentioned might provide slightly more breathability
Damn the bag looks amazing and super functional, but almost $600 I just can’t rationalize spending on a bag. Is it THAT much better than other options on the market?
Thank you for watching and definitely understand! The bag is awesome and when I compare it to purses that are over 1000 it feels a little better by there are definitely some awesome alternatives under 200 or 300
Thank you for watching! As far as I know and with my current version, the back on the heritage is waxed canvas which is also softer than the older 1000d back
@dannypacks Awesome thanks for answering I just ordered a gr1 heritage black edition, I was on the fence because some videos and pictures they look deep blue, but when I saw one of JB outsides heritage goruck videos he posted 7 months ago the black gr1 heritage edition he has looks true black apposed to dark blue, I get it in on Friday to see it for myself. I wonder if they changed the dyed canvas to a darker true black within thr last year.. hmm I'll let you know what I think of the color when it gets here fingers crossed its true black
Thank you for watching! I know some people feel like Goruck bags are too heavy, but I personally haven’t felt like the weight has been an issue on this one given how comfy the straps are
Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice! If you have a chance to get a CTB26 it really is one of my all time favorites as it checks off almost all the boxes on an ideal bag for me. Some of the others that I really like and I switch between them quite a bit are the aer travel pack 3 small, the gr2 26l, the Fjallraven raven 28, and the Patagonia Mini MLC. Another one that’s great but may be getting discontinued is the tortuga outbreaker laptop backpack (might be one of the closest to the CTB26 featurewise)
@@zgilly2157 The CTB26 is an awesome bag and hits nearly everything I want in a backpack - I really hope they come out with a standard edition. One thing that it has over the GR2 for me is the external water bottle pockets. One of the best implementation of external water bottle pockets out of any brand. Still, I don’t think I would personally get it over the GR2 26L heritage if I had to choose one. It would be an extremely hard decision, but I love the layout of the GR2 with that extra compartment in the front with the attached field pocket. It just works so well! And my God, the waxed canvas with the Redwing leather feels all kinds of premium. The brilliant thing is that it looks better with age as it develops it’s own patina. Saying that, if Evergoods ever decide to release a standard CTB26 (not a fan of X-Pac) I don’t think I’d be able to resist. I’d get it in addition to the GR2, not to replace it.
@@ghas4151 Thanks for all of this great feedback! This is very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to share. I'm not sure I can get the heritage at this time so for now I will wait patiently. Hopefully Evergoods comes out with the CTB26 soon. Their customer service made it seem promising when I reached out to them a few months back.
I have this in the brush brown. So versatile. Currently using it EDC to carry my tech and gym kit to and from work and the gym.
The leather used smells gorgeous.
Thank you for watching and that’s great to hear the bag has been working out well for you! :)
@@dannypacks I’ve just seen your review of the Evergoods CTB 26L Phoenix. Was wondering if it was worth getting as I am able to source a new one for retail pricing. How does it compete with this GR2? Would you say it’s on par build quality-wise and out of the two which do you prefer?
I know it fits a very similar use case, but I’m thinking to rotate them in my collection.
Great review Danny but for me I can't justify the price point that GoRuck sells their bags at for my budget. If they had something that looked like this (doesn't have to be a GR2) in a sub-$200 or even a sub-$150 range I'd buy it no question but this is just way too rich
Thank you for watching and for the support! I definitely understand the higher price point is not for everyone especially with some really solid bags in the 150-250 range, I was excited to see that the bullet ruck laptop is under 200 so maybe there will be a few more that make it to that price point
Such a sharp & classy-looking bag! I'd like to put this on my someday buy list. That said, I run pretty hot even in cooler weather, & one of the reasons I always enjoy your reviews is you tend to highlight bags with back harness that will reduce the back getting sweaty. For this price, I would need some better back panel channels, mesh, etc. Think that's something the SCARS program would cover?
Also, if possible could you please review the new Osprey Parsec 26? Thanks for the awesome reviews as always!
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion on the Osprey bag! Definitely a tough one for hotter weather, I don’t know if SCARS does that modification, that would be pretty awesome tho!
Hi Danny, thank you for reviewing this bag 👍🏻. I’ve been eyeing the Heritage collection 👀 for a while now 🗓️. Olive and Slate were the colors that piqued my interest the most. Just couldn’t make up my mind 🤔 which rucksack 🎒 in the 26L capacity to get. Watching your take on both Heritage GR 1 and 2 helped me decide to get the latter 🍾.
Hopefully 🤞🏻Goruck will re release the Bullet Heritage, this time with a laptop compartment. While adding Olive and Slate hues to the selection mix. Thanks again 🤗
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The gr2 will look great in that color and definitely hope to see a heritage bullet laptop ruck in the future!:)
Reminds me quite a bit of the Fjallraven Raven 28, which I have.
Thank you for watching and great call out! Definitely some similarities and a great alternative
Great review! Curious what you think of the durability of the waxed canvas vs cordura on the regular GR2.
Thank you for watching! The waxed canvas feels really durable and I’ve had great experiences with other waxed canvas bags, with that being said I steel feel more comfortable being rougher with the cordura
@@dannypacks cool, thanks!
Hello Danny, do you think the are travel pack 3, Tortuga travel back 40l or knack series 2 large is best for longer travels?
great videos!
Thank you for watching! Definitely some good options there, I would say the aer and tortuga are more comfortable overall and might have more rugged materials but the knack would be better if you are looking for something that can work a little better as a daily bag since it can compress down
I waited way to long to get this hope I haven't missed my chance on the 34L
Thank you for watching and hope you are able to get the bag!:)
Ughhh I can’t decide between oak or field tan for a GR1. I was leaning oak, but that field tan looks pretty damn good. Which one do you prefer after having both side by side?
Thank you for watching and I definitely understand the struggle! I really like both quite a bit (was surprised how much I liked the tan), I might still lean a bit more towards the dark oak as I just prefer darker bags but both will offer a ton of versatility with what you can wear them with
Gorgeous.
My biggest concern is lack of shoulder molle to clip on a sternum strap esp for 32L if it gets packed out I assume it's quite heavy.
Are the shoulder straps that good to make heavy weights comfortable?
I have this bag and the crazy thing is that it feels more comfortable the more you pack it out. The harness system is excellent - you really feel locked in when the straps are tightened.
Though you do have the option to modify the bag using Goruck’s SCARS service if you want to add molle or extra handles. Check it out.
Thank you for watching and I agree with the other comment, the straps still feel great and goruck somehow seem to work better with more weight and the scars option may be worth considering if you really want to add a sternum strap but I haven’t needed yet
Do you prefer the 26L or 21L for every day carry? And suppose you could only afford one, which would you recommend?
Do you still own this bag? I've heard the field tan's front pocket is quite transluscent. Has this been the case for you or does it turn opaque over time? It's currently on sale and I just want to make sure I cover all points as there's no returns!
Thank you for watching! Yup I still own it and have really enjoyed using it, and although it hasn’t been an issue it is true that the front pocket is fairly translucent even when the bag is newer
Random but do you have any videos with "most breathable back bags?" Living in hot Florida I am curious if you have any recommendations on best bag to avoid sweat.
Thank you for watching and that’s a good idea for a video! I haven’t found anything that will keep you dry after a few hours but tortuga and aer bags have been helpful as far as providing a little additional breathability (evergoods updated back panel has also been pretty good)
@@dannypacks Thanks! In your opinion is the Able Carry Daily Plus a good breathable backpack? Been considering that bag.
@@anthonium. that’s another comfortable option and it has some breathability but I think the material on the others I mentioned might provide slightly more breathability
Hi Danny, are there any chance that u will review Modern Dayfarer backpack v2?
Thank you for watching and yes I will definitely be taking a look at that one soon!:)
Damn the bag looks amazing and super functional, but almost $600 I just can’t rationalize spending on a bag. Is it THAT much better than other options on the market?
Thank you for watching and definitely understand! The bag is awesome and when I compare it to purses that are over 1000 it feels a little better by there are definitely some awesome alternatives under 200 or 300
I really want this backpack but in Italy the price it's really really expensive
Do the new gr1 heritages have the new backing and panels that are softer?
Thank you for watching! As far as I know and with my current version, the back on the heritage is waxed canvas which is also softer than the older 1000d back
@dannypacks Awesome thanks for answering I just ordered a gr1 heritage black edition, I was on the fence because some videos and pictures they look deep blue, but when I saw one of JB outsides heritage goruck videos he posted 7 months ago the black gr1 heritage edition he has looks true black apposed to dark blue, I get it in on Friday to see it for myself. I wonder if they changed the dyed canvas to a darker true black within thr last year.. hmm I'll let you know what I think of the color when it gets here fingers crossed its true black
650€ in Italy and no possibility to find used 😭
Is this bag too heavy for edc?
Thank you for watching! I know some people feel like Goruck bags are too heavy, but I personally haven’t felt like the weight has been an issue on this one given how comfy the straps are
I will attach a lot of dirt right?
Thank you for watching! So far the bag has managed to stay pretty clean overall, better than my 1000d goruck bags at least
Hello, if you are interested in selling this backpack, I’ll be willing to buy it! Please let me know! I can’t find this backpack! Thank you
I don't believe this is a collab between Huckberry and Goruck?
Thank you for watching! I believe goruck has their own heritage gr2 on the site, but I think this one with the custom patch is exclusive to Huckberry
What is your favorite EDC/Minimal Travel backpack so far? I am having a hard time deciding on one for myself.
I am thinking of holding out for the CTB26 if that comes out but would like to get something soon.
Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice! If you have a chance to get a CTB26 it really is one of my all time favorites as it checks off almost all the boxes on an ideal bag for me. Some of the others that I really like and I switch between them quite a bit are the aer travel pack 3 small, the gr2 26l, the Fjallraven raven 28, and the Patagonia Mini MLC. Another one that’s great but may be getting discontinued is the tortuga outbreaker laptop backpack (might be one of the closest to the CTB26 featurewise)
@@dannypacks Thanks Danny! This is extremely helpful. Keep up the great content!
@@zgilly2157 The CTB26 is an awesome bag and hits nearly everything I want in a backpack - I really hope they come out with a standard edition. One thing that it has over the GR2 for me is the external water bottle pockets. One of the best implementation of external water bottle pockets out of any brand.
Still, I don’t think I would personally get it over the GR2 26L heritage if I had to choose one. It would be an extremely hard decision, but I love the layout of the GR2 with that extra compartment in the front with the attached field pocket. It just works so well!
And my God, the waxed canvas with the Redwing leather feels all kinds of premium. The brilliant thing is that it looks better with age as it develops it’s own patina.
Saying that, if Evergoods ever decide to release a standard CTB26 (not a fan of X-Pac) I don’t think I’d be able to resist. I’d get it in addition to the GR2, not to replace it.
@@ghas4151 Thanks for all of this great feedback! This is very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to share. I'm not sure I can get the heritage at this time so for now I will wait patiently. Hopefully Evergoods comes out with the CTB26 soon.
Their customer service made it seem promising when I reached out to them a few months back.
Nice bag, but nowhere near $545 nice.
Thank you for watching! And a fair point, definitely not a price for everyone
There is absolutely no reason for this to cost over 500 lmao. That’s offensive pricing
I just bought mine for $342 including tax and shipping seems like a great deal for such a high quality product. Done with cheap knapsacks
Rubbing hot wax all over my bag once a year? No thanks