GORUCK Heritage GR2 Durability Test // Kicked, Dragged, and Soaked // Did it Survive?

[@JBOutside1]

Bonus points if you know where the thumbnail photo was taken! 😁

[@toodamnskippy6220]

Can you post a larger version of the thumbnail pls? Merry Christmas to you and yours, sir.

[@JBOutside1]

@@toodamnskippy6220 just posted in on Instagram 😁

[@toodamnskippy6220]

@@JBOutside1 Zombies R’Us!

[@GYMGUYFE]

@@JBOutside1 excellent review! Would you recommend the 26 or 34 liter bag?

[@JBOutside1]

@@GYMGUYFE I use the 34L for longer travel trips and the 26L for everyday use or shorter trips so it depends on what you want to do with it

[@FactFinderGeneral]

The problem is the canvas they use is really light, like 10 oz. This is why some colorways are basically see-through. It can handle the light abuse shown here, but it won't have the long lasting heirloom durability you expect of proper canvas. Especially at the price. We're talking great samples still around from 100+ years ago.

[@JBOutside1]

Gotcha. Good to know.

[@miguelm39]

Thanks for putting it through theses tests. I picked up the 26L version in slate and love it. Looking forward to the long term review 👍

[@JBOutside1]

Awesome! 👊🏻

[@kurt4097]

Hello and great pick! I’m vacillating between the GR2 26L in slate or brushed brown. May I ask, do feel that the slate color is more blue or more gray in hue? It’s so hard to tell in pictures and videos. Anyhow, just wondering what your feelings were. Thank you!

[@JBOutside1]

@@kurt4097 more gray…with a blue tint. Very faint. Both colors are awesome

[@miguelm39]

@@kurt4097 I agree with JB. It’s a bit more gray than blue. It’s a very unique and beautiful color.

[@kurt4097]

Thanks for the input gents! I was really drawn to the slate from the get go, as I love the contrast accents of the leather, zippers and interior pockets. I think this bag looks very classy along with the super high quality of Goruck that we love!

[@getout116]

Thanks for doing this so we don’t need to. Great video that was totally worth the wait. Happy Holidays!!!

[@JBOutside1]

Happy holidays! Thanks for waiting!!

[@oddvarraugstad8047]

Sorry to necro a 4 month old video… but I have the GR2 Heritage. What field pockets and packing cubes to you recommend? Also for GR1 (normal) please as I will order as soon as they come with a new color (and hopefully top pocket). Been watching a lot of your videos btw, great content that convinced me to get into Goruck for EDC and travel. Cheers

[@JBOutside1]

I like the GORUCK field pockets (all sizes from Echo to GR2). I have them all and use them for just about everything. My other favorites are the Evergoods CAP1 and CAP2. For packing cubes I really like the Peak Design ones. Just bought some more!

[@oddvarraugstad8047]

@@JBOutside1 Thank you, that was a crazy fast reply 🤩

[@MichaelDeller-bz4mf]

Thanks for the awesome video! I’m going to pick one up and I want to add side handles and molle on the straps. What color would you suggest based on the coloring? I’m leaning towards coyote but not sure as the coloring one the straps looks green?

[@JBOutside1]

👊🏻

[@Youknowthebo]

Great video. Love the intro

[@JBOutside1]

Thanks Bo!!

[@r331_is2]

Intro reminds me of Joel Mchale’s stress test on his GR2.

[@JBOutside1]

I can't find that video...who?

[@davidku1986]

Thank you for doing this so I don’t have to beat up my heritage. 😊

[@JBOutside1]

You bet David! 😁

[@Val-iw8qh]

You should do this with the Goruck Kaidan v2.0 if possible please. Also, color fading test of cordura vs. x-pac vs. waxed canvas?

[@JBOutside1]

These are great ideas. Let me work on them.

[@kentonyoderiii6708]

They should make a slate GR2 34L with black leather and accents.

[@JBOutside1]

Interesting

[@toodamnskippy6220]

The Heritage GR2 Heritage is a much better name for it, I bet Goruck adopts it. Extra points for the matching hat, JB. PS I believe the earlier Heritage models were made without stash pockets.

[@JBOutside1]

haha, but GR2 Heritage GR2 is probably too much...

[@bigman606]

So how does the back look after almost a year? Did you ever go back to carrying the Heritage (which model got the most usage)?

[@JBOutside1]

This one held up great but it has been re-homed. I bet it looks even better now!

[@redskeith4737]

I've been eyeing this bag, in this color, for some time, recently I've seen some less than positive reviews mostly centered on the grade of the canvas, how does it feel, is it lined? I looks sturdy but 10.1 does seem a bit light

[@JBOutside1]

No issues with the thickness in my opinion. Holds up really well...plus it's backed by Scars for repairs...if needed.

[@Jelloc]

Sorry for the irrelevance, but may I ask what shoes you had on in this video?

[@JBOutside1]

Lems Trailheads. Huckberry colorway. I’ll drop a link in the description. Love them!

[@JBOutside1]

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[@giuseppefasone6452]

Hi Jb merry Christmas! Thanks for your review they are very helpful. I don't have any Goruck I really LOVE this gr2 heritage... 🤔But for edc/travel I think is to heavy. Meyby I will try the gr2 26 in 500 d

[@JBOutside1]

That’s a great choice too!

[@ruckrehab]

Awesome! I can’t wait to beat on a heritage…

[@JBOutside1]

😁👊🏻

[@calebhigginbotham7693]

How does the heritage 34L compare in fit to a regular 34L? Any changes in height or how it feels on back?

[@JBOutside1]

No change in fit. Different feel based on material

[@man8god]

Only had black go rucks so far - what do you reckon about dark oak vs field tan for gr1 21 heritage?

[@JBOutside1]

oh man, tough choice. I really like both and have both in my keeper category. Slight edge to Dark Oak if I really had to answer.

[@man8god]

@@JBOutside1 cheers JB 👍

[@brn_tragen]

No video of the card board of the soak test. Id didn't happen. You know the rules. Hahaha. Just kiddin. As always. Great videos!

[@JBOutside1]

Oh no! Yeah I thought about that...and I did the soak test about a week before the main video. Should have snapped a photo!

[@jachrispyproductions2010]

Put a laptop in the back

[@JBOutside1]

Uh huh, yep

[@MichaelDeller-bz4mf]

Thanks for the awesome video! I’m going to pick one up and I want to add side handles and molle on the straps. What color would you suggest based on the coloring? I’m leaning towards coyote but not sure as the coloring one the straps looks green?

[@JBOutside1]

On Slate probably coyote. Whatever they can match to the seams.