Great video! Just got mine yesterday and tempted to cut the botttom handle off and leave the two leather squares. This has been a grail design; and I’m so thankful I was able to get one and the metal patch!
I’m keeping me GRXC1 as my main travel bag, I’m not persuaded that GORUCK/Carryology has improved on it with the newer version. The bottom leather handle on the V3 is particularly questionable. All first world issue but fun to watch and compare. Keeping the ‘outtake’ hiccup scenes in the main video is inspire; very natural.
Haha, thanks! I am at a point where you either like my personality or not. So if you do, welcome...hiccups and all! And about that handle, I'm ok either way. I was playing around with the GR2 today and it is a little more troublesome when trying to let it stand. More on that in the next video. And you're right about the GRXC1...instant keeper/classic
i don’t think anything will top the GRXC2 for me as I care most about durability and longevity. Also i don’t think I could deal with the crinkling. I think it probably will, but i’m hoping that the GRXC3 whenever that is, won’t have the 210 back panel as I can’t stand that stuff and how much it slips off my shoulders! That will probably be a deal breaker for me 😭
I hear you on the back panel. You either love it or hate it. The GRXC2 with 500D is a nice compromise. With 210D being all the rage in their designs it will take Taylor to change it! 👊🏻
My 26L will not arrive until 27 Dec ( in the U.K.). The leather bottom handle concerns me, but not enough to stop my purchasing, a standard GR1 with a QAP is still my unicorn bag
I really wanted the ultra, but they didn't release it in 34L GR2 this year. Seeing the bottom handle and MOLLE on the straps killed it for me. Unnecessary on a 26L but would have been welcomed on a 34L. After not buying the 26L and watching this video I'm a little glad I stuck with the GRXC1. I prefer the slick straps, all dyneema back and straps, black\unfinished dyneema interior, and look of dyneema over ultra. I am excited for the GRXC3 though.
Good points and that GRXC1 is definitely a keeper. I personally really welcome the webbing on the straps. The dyneema and the 210D backed bags are pretty slick and I like having the sternum strap on board to lock it down
I got buyer’s remorse just after buying it. It is a lot of money for a backpack. Thankfully, I really like the bag as shown on your video. It is going to be my first GoRuck. I can’t wait for Wednesday. Thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for watching. This series of bags will be worth keeping I believe and I really like the design. There will also be demand for them so you’ll be good either way.
Thanks! Actually I got it a little earlier and I do really like it. It’s going to be perfect for my purpose. Can’t wait for the video part 2. Merry Christmas!
JB, how does the Dyneema material of the grxc1 compare to the recent, non-collab Dyneema bag that GR released? Is it identical or is the latter an enhanced version from a materials science perspective?
Thank you for the content JB you are the guru!! I've way too many comments for anyone's good health lol. I bought a "regular dyneema" 26L GR1 so not sure if you have this bag or could comment on how the dyneema would wear? Also with rain flaps is it always a pain to zip? Goruck said that should pass around the corner sticking points. I am debating switching for the regular cordura but cannot decide. This is my first Goruck so any insights you have would be great!
I don’t have the Dyneema release but I do have the GRXC1 Dyneema GR1. I was able to fold the rain flap in half around the top and it works a lot better that way. The cordura builds are also tricky at first but work in much faster. Hope this helps
@@JBOutside1 that does help! would you say your grxc1 has worn well? Like I said many warn against it as degrading poorly over time and not withstanding abrasion but I feel like Goruck wouldnt put something out that is that flimsy.
It has worn very will and it was my daily work bag for a very long time. Still looks great. Only reason it's still not in use is because I do this and have to move from new bag to new bag quite often. @@Ryan_Kearns
That ultra GR1 is a rectangle, very square. To me noticeably more than the other two. It’s a shape I’m not to fond of. I like that Goruck GR1s had a rather rounded top part and a bit wider to the base shape. The GRXCs have that traditional shape to me but the ultra is like a square.
Jose, I noticed that too when rewatching the video during editing that the new bag is indeed more square looking here. I need to rewatch the GRXC1 and 2 videos to see if those too looked like this new out of the box. I carried the GRXCs for a while for work and that may have rounded out the tops. Not sure exactly.
@@JBOutside1 Yeah, would be nice to see if the bag breaks in and adapts that normal Goruck shape. Great video comparison. I wanted to buy the Ultra GR1 so badly but couldn't get by the lower handle, have some regrets now haha.
Hey I have a question. In the past every Carryology and Goruck collaboration arrived with a patch attached to the bag and I just received my bullet ultra with no patch attached and only a leather patch in the big box. I know I shouldn’t have expexted to get a metal patch despite the fact that I submitted my order after refreshing it religiously and actually getting it in seconds before the hour even hit so I thought there’s a pretty decent chance I would have gotten both patches also considering that I have a fast Wi-Fi and it took me less than one second total to push my order through. To my large disappointment the pack itself had no patch attached and as I mentioned the only patch in the box was the leather one I already had from previous Kaidan releases. So my two questions are a) is it normal for a pack to arrive with no patch attached and have one separately in the shipping box and b) I know that Carryology pre-release article as well as the drop article with links said that 250 are going to be sent on the drop of Ultra Black and 250 more on the subsequent drop of Ultra Blaze; however; if you look on Goruck site and go into features of both black and blaze collections, it says in both places that only 250 of ultra black first orders will receive the metal patch, which is very confusing. So while I am very happy to have gotten this bullet, I am a little bummed out that I wasn’t one of the first 250 lucky ones to get the double patch; however, if the blaze collection was never even a part of that offering, I reckon I wouldn’t feel as bummed out but then the Carryology website clearly stated that both days of drops would send 250 metal patches on each day. So do you know if Carryology is accurate or description on Goruck site under features is more accurate and is it normal that the pack didn’t have a patch attached to it and just had one leather patch in the shipping box? Lastly, I just have a hard time fathoming how anyone could have submitted the order for bullet ultra faster than I did, if I had to guess I would have thought I was one of the first 10 let alone 250 if indeed the blaze drop was eligible for metal patches in the first place… If you decide to do anything with yours, I don’t know how you would want to do it maybe have a Goruck knowledge and history pop quiz if you get too many people asking you to sell your additional metal patch but either way, I would love to get my hands on one so at least keep me in mind and let me know about my questions if you know the answers whenever you gave a moment. Happy holidays and best of luck with the channel in the upcoming 2024 which I can’t believe is only a few days away!!!!!
@@JBOutside1 thanks for a quick response. So you got a couple metal patches with the first day of ultra black drops? I opted to only get the double bullet from this entire collection, which btw I don’t know if you noticed, was NOT built in USA but these days the quality of top American brands that manufacture some of their products outside USA, so in Asia for the most part, to me seems to be exactly the same as those made in the US by the same brand, which in the case of Goruck and Mystery Ranch to name a couple makes it quite affordable because no matter how awesome the US made packs are by Goruck especially, the price points make them quite inaccessible to even the vast majority of people who are into design, innovation, and overall awesomeness of what the world of carry has been offering lately. I know you love your Goruck but there have been a couple drops just by Goruck, specifically the X-PAC (non Carryology) collection, I got a GR2 40L and shipped it back faster than the Ultra Kaidan v3 sold out. Long story short, I love Goruck and think they are a prime example of top shelf carry brand but I do feel as tho they have been consistently over charging for some of their USA made variants in the last couple of years. And I know how much work and effort is required to manufacture something of Goruck quality and craftsmanship but I still feel like some of their price points are 15-25% higher than they should be, all things considered. If and when you decide to do something with an extra metal patch for this collection, please consider me for purchase or trade although I’m sure you have a ton of requests for that patch. In any case once again happy holidays and can’t wait for the part 2 of ultra Kaidan drop. Lastly, the Kaidan ultra bullet to me is the best EDC bag of the year by a land slide so you’re right even without a metal patch, it’s still awesome and makes me feel good not getting the rip stop version although I may just grab one based on how awesome this ultra variant is.
@@JBOutside1 I’m super intrigued. Traded successfully? Can’t wait to hear. Did you get both of the same metal or two of the different types they’ve had for the leather ones? I wonder if they even did first 250 on the ultra blaze drop… I just can’t imagine anyone submitting order any faster like I said my order was submitted before it even hit the hour and within 1-5 seconds of the link for the drop appearing on Carryology but I obviously was either not one of the lucky of the first 250, or they only did it for the first 250 in the first day of the ultra black drop. Either way I was pretty bummed out when I got the box and saw the leather patch only but the new bullet is amazing no doubt. So when you got your ultra black packs were any patches attached to the bags or were they all separate packaged in little cellophane pouches? I also can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the double bullet ultra blaze, which as I mentioned got my pack of the year award in the 10-20 litter category (more on that when my channel is up soon) and interestingly I haven’t yet weighed but it feels pretty hefty and I know that in your video on Ultra GR1, you showed that it is the lightest of all 26L variants, if I’m not mistaken? Anyway, thanks for your responses and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the ultra blaze part of the Kaidan v3.0 capsule… I’m not even as big of a Goruck faithful as most people who love the brand but GR2 in any size to me is one of the most thought through and well made packs of all time and to get it in a true EDC 18L size with all the bells and whistles of a premium GR2 variant… and to get it in the current king of materials for all technical packs according to 1733 in Ultra 400 with EPX 200 backing… who wouldn’t be a fan of that? Even if they weren’t built in the USA…
I saw in your 2C bullet review video, you had an EG packing cube in it.. is that best fit for the 3.0 Bullet? I ordered a GR 10L packing cube in the same order so hoping it’s not too big.
Yeah, I think when the 10L is FULL...I mean 100% it's too big for the bullet interiors. But 75%-80% it's just fine. The TPC8 is a great fit when it's 100% full so highly recommend that if you're going to travel a bunch
New to collecting bags but not new to your channel and gorucks. Wondering if you’d be willing to trade/part ways with your Ultra Bullet 18. Or could help me find someone who is. Thanks!
In my opinion kaiden 3.0 for the win. It should withstand the elements much better. Would you know if that inner lining on the kaiden makes it climate neutral?
Also just to add. I don’t always care about the products you review. But when my notification goes off. I stop. I watch.
Nice!! Thanks for following along!
Great video! Just got mine yesterday and tempted to cut the botttom handle off and leave the two leather squares. This has been a grail design; and I’m so thankful I was able to get one and the metal patch!
NICE!! That metal patch is killer
I’m keeping me GRXC1 as my main travel bag, I’m not persuaded that GORUCK/Carryology has improved on it with the newer version. The bottom leather handle on the V3 is particularly questionable. All first world issue but fun to watch and compare. Keeping the ‘outtake’ hiccup scenes in the main video is inspire; very natural.
Haha, thanks! I am at a point where you either like my personality or not. So if you do, welcome...hiccups and all! And about that handle, I'm ok either way. I was playing around with the GR2 today and it is a little more troublesome when trying to let it stand. More on that in the next video. And you're right about the GRXC1...instant keeper/classic
i don’t think anything will top the GRXC2 for me as I care most about durability and longevity. Also i don’t think I could deal with the crinkling.
I think it probably will, but i’m hoping that the GRXC3 whenever that is, won’t have the 210 back panel as I can’t stand that stuff and how much it slips off my shoulders! That will probably be a deal breaker for me 😭
I hear you on the back panel. You either love it or hate it. The GRXC2 with 500D is a nice compromise. With 210D being all the rage in their designs it will take Taylor to change it! 👊🏻
Is the chart reversed regarding the rain flaps ? Only the Kaidan 3.0 HAS rain flaps? (According to chart).
Haha! YES...you're 100% correct. Goofed on that for sure. That's what I get for trying to turn this video in a few hours 🤦🏼♂️
My 26L will not arrive until 27 Dec ( in the U.K.). The leather bottom handle concerns me, but not enough to stop my purchasing, a standard GR1 with a QAP is still my unicorn bag
I hear ya Steve. I think you'll like this one and I personally don't mind the handle...I think it's a plus.
I almost decided not to click during checkout for this GR1 drop seeing the listed weight but I’m glad I did. The lightest - that’s a winner!
Yeah, in my experience there's a lot of cut-and-paste going on in the descriptions of these bags. But it's definitely the lightest of the bunch!
same decision here! the grxc1 is still the lightest one!
ohh didn't finish the video before i comment. turns out the kaiden 3.0 is the lightest!?
haha, glad you finished it! 😜@@mickt4553
I really wanted the ultra, but they didn't release it in 34L GR2 this year. Seeing the bottom handle and MOLLE on the straps killed it for me. Unnecessary on a 26L but would have been welcomed on a 34L. After not buying the 26L and watching this video I'm a little glad I stuck with the GRXC1. I prefer the slick straps, all dyneema back and straps, black\unfinished dyneema interior, and look of dyneema over ultra.
I am excited for the GRXC3 though.
Good points and that GRXC1 is definitely a keeper. I personally really welcome the webbing on the straps. The dyneema and the 210D backed bags are pretty slick and I like having the sternum strap on board to lock it down
Love the one you’re with! Looking forward to part two.
C'mon USPS! Let's go!!
Slick 1000d, added patch panel and webbing on straps. Every time. Undefeated.
True!
I was an hr late after the drop and all GR2's were all gone. =/
Sorry to hear that. I might have some helpful info in my next video…with all the stuff
I got buyer’s remorse just after buying it. It is a lot of money for a backpack. Thankfully, I really like the bag as shown on your video. It is going to be my first GoRuck. I can’t wait for Wednesday. Thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for watching. This series of bags will be worth keeping I believe and I really like the design. There will also be demand for them so you’ll be good either way.
You'll wind up selling it.
Thanks! Actually I got it a little earlier and I do really like it. It’s going to be perfect for my purpose. Can’t wait for the video part 2. Merry Christmas!
JB, how does the Dyneema material of the grxc1 compare to the recent, non-collab Dyneema bag that GR released? Is it identical or is the latter an enhanced version from a materials science perspective?
I like the original...I can't be certain but I think it's a slightly thicker or higher quality build of the dyneema material
Definitely has a black or gun metal sheen…I’m diggin minez… 👌
Yep, really depends on the lighting for sure. Not matte black at all...I dig it!
Shipping is BlueStreak for us Florida folks
Yikes!! How’s that?
Thank you for the content JB you are the guru!! I've way too many comments for anyone's good health lol. I bought a "regular dyneema" 26L GR1 so not sure if you have this bag or could comment on how the dyneema would wear? Also with rain flaps is it always a pain to zip? Goruck said that should pass around the corner sticking points. I am debating switching for the regular cordura but cannot decide. This is my first Goruck so any insights you have would be great!
I don’t have the Dyneema release but I do have the GRXC1 Dyneema GR1. I was able to fold the rain flap in half around the top and it works a lot better that way. The cordura builds are also tricky at first but work in much faster. Hope this helps
@@JBOutside1 that does help! would you say your grxc1 has worn well? Like I said many warn against it as degrading poorly over time and not withstanding abrasion but I feel like Goruck wouldnt put something out that is that flimsy.
It has worn very will and it was my daily work bag for a very long time. Still looks great. Only reason it's still not in use is because I do this and have to move from new bag to new bag quite often. @@Ryan_Kearns
That ultra GR1 is a rectangle, very square. To me noticeably more than the other two. It’s a shape I’m not to fond of. I like that Goruck GR1s had a rather rounded top part and a bit wider to the base shape. The GRXCs have that traditional shape to me but the ultra is like a square.
Jose, I noticed that too when rewatching the video during editing that the new bag is indeed more square looking here. I need to rewatch the GRXC1 and 2 videos to see if those too looked like this new out of the box. I carried the GRXCs for a while for work and that may have rounded out the tops. Not sure exactly.
the 26l is more rounded at the top than 21l. I know in your video all 3 were 21l.
@@JBOutside1 Yeah, would be nice to see if the bag breaks in and adapts that normal Goruck shape. Great video comparison. I wanted to buy the Ultra GR1 so badly but couldn't get by the lower handle, have some regrets now haha.
Hey I have a question. In the past every Carryology and Goruck collaboration arrived with a patch attached to the bag and I just received my bullet ultra with no patch attached and only a leather patch in the big box. I know I shouldn’t have expexted to get a metal patch despite the fact that I submitted my order after refreshing it religiously and actually getting it in seconds before the hour even hit so I thought there’s a pretty decent chance I would have gotten both patches also considering that I have a fast Wi-Fi and it took me less than one second total to push my order through. To my large disappointment the pack itself had no patch attached and as I mentioned the only patch in the box was the leather one I already had from previous Kaidan releases. So my two questions are a) is it normal for a pack to arrive with no patch attached and have one separately in the shipping box and b) I know that Carryology pre-release article as well as the drop article with links said that 250 are going to be sent on the drop of Ultra Black and 250 more on the subsequent drop of Ultra Blaze; however; if you look on Goruck site and go into features of both black and blaze collections, it says in both places that only 250 of ultra black first orders will receive the metal patch, which is very confusing.
So while I am very happy to have gotten this bullet, I am a little bummed out that I wasn’t one of the first 250 lucky ones to get the double patch; however, if the blaze collection was never even a part of that offering, I reckon I wouldn’t feel as bummed out but then the Carryology website clearly stated that both days of drops would send 250 metal patches on each day. So do you know if Carryology is accurate or description on Goruck site under features is more accurate and is it normal that the pack didn’t have a patch attached to it and just had one leather patch in the shipping box?
Lastly, I just have a hard time fathoming how anyone could have submitted the order for bullet ultra faster than I did, if I had to guess I would have thought I was one of the first 10 let alone 250 if indeed the blaze drop was eligible for metal patches in the first place…
If you decide to do anything with yours, I don’t know how you would want to do it maybe have a Goruck knowledge and history pop quiz if you get too many people asking you to sell your additional metal patch but either way, I would love to get my hands on one so at least keep me in mind and let me know about my questions if you know the answers whenever you gave a moment.
Happy holidays and best of luck with the channel in the upcoming 2024 which I can’t believe is only a few days away!!!!!
Not sure how the day 2 patch shipping was going but I also missed out on a metal patch. Bummer. But the good news is the bags are awesome!!!
@@JBOutside1 thanks for a quick response. So you got a couple metal patches with the first day of ultra black drops? I opted to only get the double bullet from this entire collection, which btw I don’t know if you noticed, was NOT built in USA but these days the quality of top American brands that manufacture some of their products outside USA, so in Asia for the most part, to me seems to be exactly the same as those made in the US by the same brand, which in the case of Goruck and Mystery Ranch to name a couple makes it quite affordable because no matter how awesome the US made packs are by Goruck especially, the price points make them quite inaccessible to even the vast majority of people who are into design, innovation, and overall awesomeness of what the world of carry has been offering lately. I know you love your Goruck but there have been a couple drops just by Goruck, specifically the X-PAC (non Carryology) collection, I got a GR2 40L and shipped it back faster than the Ultra Kaidan v3 sold out. Long story short, I love Goruck and think they are a prime example of top shelf carry brand but I do feel as tho they have been consistently over charging for some of their USA made variants in the last couple of years. And I know how much work and effort is required to manufacture something of Goruck quality and craftsmanship but I still feel like some of their price points are 15-25% higher than they should be, all things considered. If and when you decide to do something with an extra metal patch for this collection, please consider me for purchase or trade although I’m sure you have a ton of requests for that patch. In any case once again happy holidays and can’t wait for the part 2 of ultra Kaidan drop. Lastly, the Kaidan ultra bullet to me is the best EDC bag of the year by a land slide so you’re right even without a metal patch, it’s still awesome and makes me feel good not getting the rip stop version although I may just grab one based on how awesome this ultra variant is.
Good stuff. I've traded successfully to make sure I have both metal patches. some more details coming soon in the second video @@artemgurevich4000
@@JBOutside1 I’m super intrigued. Traded successfully? Can’t wait to hear. Did you get both of the same metal or two of the different types they’ve had for the leather ones? I wonder if they even did first 250 on the ultra blaze drop… I just can’t imagine anyone submitting order any faster like I said my order was submitted before it even hit the hour and within 1-5 seconds of the link for the drop appearing on Carryology but I obviously was either not one of the lucky of the first 250, or they only did it for the first 250 in the first day of the ultra black drop. Either way I was pretty bummed out when I got the box and saw the leather patch only but the new bullet is amazing no doubt. So when you got your ultra black packs were any patches attached to the bags or were they all separate packaged in little cellophane pouches? I also can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the double bullet ultra blaze, which as I mentioned got my pack of the year award in the 10-20 litter category (more on that when my channel is up soon) and interestingly I haven’t yet weighed but it feels pretty hefty and I know that in your video on Ultra GR1, you showed that it is the lightest of all 26L variants, if I’m not mistaken? Anyway, thanks for your responses and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the ultra blaze part of the Kaidan v3.0 capsule… I’m not even as big of a Goruck faithful as most people who love the brand but GR2 in any size to me is one of the most thought through and well made packs of all time and to get it in a true EDC 18L size with all the bells and whistles of a premium GR2 variant… and to get it in the current king of materials for all technical packs according to 1733 in Ultra 400 with EPX 200 backing… who wouldn’t be a fan of that? Even if they weren’t built in the USA…
Great video. Love the goodwerks Nalgene 😉
BOOM!! The best! 😎 See you in PIT next time!
Epic. Looking forward to part 2.
Thanks!! The holiday is going to impact part 2 but it's definitely happening.
i'm surprised that the kaiden with lined interior is even lighter than the grxc1
Me too. I wasn't expecting that.
Nice comparisons. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! 👊🏻
Great video as always!
Glad you enjoyed! 👊🏻
Hello, which chest strap did you put on the Samurai, do you have a link? Thank you
Checkout “thermal lift works”
thank you 🙂@@JBOutside1
Do you by chance have an extra metallic Kaidan 3 morale patch? If so would you be willing to sell one?
I do but I may need to use it to trade for the second metal patch. Still waiting on my second delivery
Solid as always
Thanks Kay! Lots more planned...
How does the Kaidan 3.0 compare in weight to the Ripstop Robic bag?
Sorry for the delay. Here are weighed weights here: Ultra GR1 21: 2.6 lbs; Robic GR1 21L 2.3 lbs.
@@JBOutside1 I knew it! I figured it was close, but super helpful!
@@JBOutside1 What about GR1 Dyneema? Where does that stack up?
@@alanmurphy8391 the Dyneema weight is 2.6lbs
@@alanmurphy8391 Dyneema is 2.6 lbs
Great Video!! Thanks
Glad you liked it! More to come once USPS finds my house...
🎒🐊 ultra slow postal service for Tx. Oh well. Awesome vid as always. Got my fix while I wait for mine.
I saw in your 2C bullet review video, you had an EG packing cube in it.. is that best fit for the 3.0 Bullet? I ordered a GR 10L packing cube in the same order so hoping it’s not too big.
Sorry to hear that! This really is the worst time to be relying on the package services...
Yeah, I think when the 10L is FULL...I mean 100% it's too big for the bullet interiors. But 75%-80% it's just fine. The TPC8 is a great fit when it's 100% full so highly recommend that if you're going to travel a bunch
@@JBOutside1 appreciate the input chairman 🫡. In case we don’t chat before, Merry Christmas!
Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎅 @@daredevil2300
Loved the idea just not the price
Me too.
Does the back of the new Kaiden help with sweat or is it abt the same with other gr1’s
Hmm, It's the same as the Ruckers and the standard GR1s because it's all the same 210D
New to collecting bags but not new to your channel and gorucks. Wondering if you’d be willing to trade/part ways with your Ultra Bullet 18. Or could help me find someone who is. Thanks!
Sorry. Not selling and I’m not aware of anyone selling
@@JBOutside1 darn but understandable.
Question. Ultra Blaze bullet or Unicorn 2.0?
@@WangWick great question. Planning to answer that soon in an EDC backpack video
Does anyone know how many of each product they made for this release?
I haven’t seen any numbers discussed. They don’t typically release that info
In my opinion kaiden 3.0 for the win. It should withstand the elements much better. Would you know if that inner lining on the kaiden makes it climate neutral?
Sorry I don't know
Grxc1 is heavier than the 1000d gr1?
by .04 lbs....I'd say they're essentially the same and nobody could tell the difference on their back.
I assumed the dyneema would be much lighter than 1000d
I think its to boxy
Fair enough. I think it will round out on the top after some use
I don’t like these crinkly bags.
I can see that...or hear that...for sure. It's an aesthetic that is not for everyone.
Men and their purses
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