It’s interesting to review bag changes like this. You can almost tell where the fail points were in the early versions and how they adapted overtime to shore up the weaknesses. Good stuff… thanks JT!
I wish they kept the original bottom, it's better for weight management and the bag looks better when on with the slant. But a lot of office cry babies complained it doesn't stand up and Goruck made it flatter so it can stand up, because that seems to be so important for a bag(not), that is above everything the biggest change I DON"T like. Another difference with the og's is the back panel, the amount of squares, four pairs like a 26 even though it's smaller. Later the 21 and 26 have different counts.
The batwing started to fray on my og and they said it was unrepairable and offered me a new one. I wanted to keep my og and they gave me the new one at a severe discount. Since then I have bought five more packs, the company won me over and their pack is the most iconic pack in the business. It sets the standard for every other bag company, it's like a Rolex Submariner or Glock 19, still the same perfect original design with micro evolutions. I have used my og GR1 since the very beginning like 2009/2010 and took it all over the world and deployed w it, I have a huge sentimental attachment to it, it's like a prized heirloom now. I remember when the company came out w the bag, it was $300 and everyone lost their mind, no "backpack" ever cost that much, I bought it immediately and never looked back. Besides the batwing fraying the pack is still intact, every thing works and I still use it. I have many other packs, Nomin, CPL24, Mystery Ranch, Brown Buffalo etc....still Goruck is the bag who's aesthetic just does. My kids used their Gorucks through highschool then college, they're indestructible. Goruck for ever.
You might want to check out Mixed Works and their Falcon backpack. They custom make these beautiful roll-top backpacks in Poland with 1000D Cordura and they also offer a Multicam Black version in X51 X-Pac. Might be up your alley!
My 2011 gr1 was my only pack until 2015 when the bottom strap attachment started to come undone. I sent it to scars and they told me it was unrepairable and sent me a new gr1. At the time I had no idea about the differences between bags and would've loved to still have that bag
Same here...the batwing started to fray and they said it was unrepairable and offered me a new one. I wanted to keep my og and they gave me the new one at a severe discount. Since then I have bought four more packs, the company won me over and their pack is the most iconic pack in the business. It sets the standard for every other bag company, it's like a Rolex Submariner or Glock 19, still the same perfect original design with micro evolutions.
My bags are newer but I still like that outside QA pocket everyone seems to hate. Bit of a pain to use but I can’t imagine anything ever falling out or anyone else in a crowd being able to get in there. Never a big deal to feel for a phone, keys, or with the pocket almost closed have a mask, etc. partially hanging out for a quick grab.
I remember first finding about GoRuck in a you tube video and going to their site to see only 1 bag, now you go to their site and they have like a million bags 🤯 Imho the newer bags look much better
haha. It's mostly the size I like about this one. I'm a shorter dude so the GR1 26L (newest one) is a bit tall on me. The GR1 21L doesn't hold quite enough for dad mode. Otherwise, for sure, the new ones are all great!
I just found that molle system is not universal, tried to attach goruck field pouch to my tad litespeed and is not compatible (the space between the molle strap is wider for goruck), idk which one standardized, but it seems that every brands have their own measurement to avoid interchangeable accessories?
It is not. After this they moved to the 26L version with a flatter bottom. There could have been some overlap in three features during the transition though from what I understand.
The only part I consider to be better about the old version is the front pocket. It's much better. The size, I love, but that's more related to my own height.
It’s interesting to review bag changes like this. You can almost tell where the fail points were in the early versions and how they adapted overtime to shore up the weaknesses. Good stuff… thanks JT!
Makes sense, for sure! Similar deal with the Mission Workshop stuff.
I wish they kept the original bottom, it's better for weight management and the bag looks better when on with the slant. But a lot of office cry babies complained it doesn't stand up and Goruck made it flatter so it can stand up, because that seems to be so important for a bag(not), that is above everything the biggest change I DON"T like.
Another difference with the og's is the back panel, the amount of squares, four pairs like a 26 even though it's smaller. Later the 21 and 26 have different counts.
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The batwing started to fray on my og and they said it was unrepairable and offered me a new one. I wanted to keep my og and they gave me the new one at a severe discount. Since then I have bought five more packs, the company won me over and their pack is the most iconic pack in the business. It sets the standard for every other bag company, it's like a Rolex Submariner or Glock 19, still the same perfect original design with micro evolutions.
I have used my og GR1 since the very beginning like 2009/2010 and took it all over the world and deployed w it, I have a huge sentimental attachment to it, it's like a prized heirloom now. I remember when the company came out w the bag, it was $300 and everyone lost their mind, no "backpack" ever cost that much, I bought it immediately and never looked back. Besides the batwing fraying the pack is still intact, every thing works and I still use it. I have many other packs, Nomin, CPL24, Mystery Ranch, Brown Buffalo etc....still Goruck is the bag who's aesthetic just does. My kids used their Gorucks through highschool then college, they're indestructible. Goruck for ever.
I recently got an OG Gr1 & GR0, i prefer them both over the newer versions, the straps are much better IMO.
You might want to check out Mixed Works and their Falcon backpack. They custom make these beautiful roll-top backpacks in Poland with 1000D Cordura and they also offer a Multicam Black version in X51 X-Pac. Might be up your alley!
My 2011 gr1 was my only pack until 2015 when the bottom strap attachment started to come undone. I sent it to scars and they told me it was unrepairable and sent me a new gr1. At the time I had no idea about the differences between bags and would've loved to still have that bag
Same here...the batwing started to fray and they said it was unrepairable and offered me a new one. I wanted to keep my og and they gave me the new one at a severe discount. Since then I have bought four more packs, the company won me over and their pack is the most iconic pack in the business. It sets the standard for every other bag company, it's like a Rolex Submariner or Glock 19, still the same perfect original design with micro evolutions.
My bags are newer but I still like that outside QA pocket everyone seems to hate. Bit of a pain to use but I can’t imagine anything ever falling out or anyone else in a crowd being able to get in there. Never a big deal to feel for a phone, keys, or with the pocket almost closed have a mask, etc. partially hanging out for a quick grab.
I never hated it, honestly. Was annoying sometimes when traveling and the bag was stuffed but otherwise fine.
Thanks for the history lesson!
I remember first finding about GoRuck in a you tube video and going to their site to see only 1 bag, now you go to their site and they have like a million bags 🤯 Imho the newer bags look much better
haha. It's mostly the size I like about this one. I'm a shorter dude so the GR1 26L (newest one) is a bit tall on me. The GR1 21L doesn't hold quite enough for dad mode. Otherwise, for sure, the new ones are all great!
I have that exactly same GR1. Bought in 2012 (Item 5689) price 295 $. My first Goruck bag. I was a start of and addicting 🙄
Haha. Brothers! In both the GORUCKs and the addiction.
Thanks JT!
I just found that molle system is not universal, tried to attach goruck field pouch to my tad litespeed and is not compatible (the space between the molle strap is wider for goruck), idk which one standardized, but it seems that every brands have their own measurement to avoid interchangeable accessories?
Thanks for the info. Good video.
how many of those mesh pocket versions are out there?
Hi. Is the version after this one the same smaller size?
It is not. After this they moved to the 26L version with a flatter bottom. There could have been some overlap in three features during the transition though from what I understand.
I feel like the new ones are better in every ways, I mean it should be better since its updated.
The only part I consider to be better about the old version is the front pocket. It's much better. The size, I love, but that's more related to my own height.
I prefer the og tbh, I have many GR1s and the og only had an issue w the batwing fraying although the strap is still intact.
It’s not a Jansport?
Is that a curved strap version I spy? How are those?
It is! It's nice, a little more chill feeling. I find it comfy with bigger jackets.