GORUCK X-PAC GR1, GR2, and Field Pocket Review

[@jason_green_io]

wow, just seeing the struggle with those zippers, I'll definitely be staying with my good ole 1000D

[@Rucking]

They'll loosen up in time. But, yeah, nothing wrong with the classic!

[@renwalter3232]

Great review. I want to thank you for showing us the issue with the zippers. Some other reviewer’s totally ignored it or used jump cuts while others made it sound like a feature.

[@Rucking]

Ha... It is not that bad, but it is there. And, it is way better than the Samurai!

[@damonluvisi]

@@Rucking my GR2 26L feels incredibly hard, just put some lube on it. Hopfully that will help.

[@toodamnskippy6220]

I’m tempted but I have a Kaidan GR2 and a Geurrilla otherwise I’d have ordered one of these for the weight advantage. I’ve never had any water penetrate and of my GR bags, though, but the Aquaguard zippers are a welcome addition. The FP is nice to have but a waterproof bayou h in a waterproof bag might be overkill. Thanks for reviewing these bags so quickly.

[@Rucking]

If you have a Kaidan and like it, no reason to buy another GR2 unless you want a different size or color. Same with the Gorilla. Only reason to buy is if you want a different material/style. I actually just traded this GR2 for a Kaidan 2.0 in Coyote. I used to have one and gave it away... then missed it. Bags are so similar, it is really in the small stuff that they're different (though, I still have NO IDEA why the Kiadan V2 GR2 has a handle on the bottom... ugh).

[@toodamnskippy6220]

@@Rucking Good trade! Bag regret is pretty normal with all the choices out there, I’ve bought bags back many times and I’m sure I’ll do it again; all part of the fun.

[@jonathandegard]

Great video! Just a quick question, is it a limited edition product? I have purchased some limited edition Goruck products before, and they usually have the word 'limited' on them. I don't see it mentioned here.

[@Rucking]

I don't have an answer, but like you said, they didn't use the term "limited." I think it might be a "wait and see" thing for them. Maybe they learned from the Heritage. That was "limited" at first, now it is a semi-standard line. Likely to happen here if sales are good (at least, that's my take).

[@jonathandegard]

​@@RuckingYes, I think the same. They certainly learned from the Kaidan. Thanks for your reply :)

[@Sebastian-oj2gu]

Which one would you suggest for my first one? I don't use a backpack day to day but i'd like to use it for travel along with starting to ruck.

[@Rucking]

Sounds like you need to watch this video. Should help answer that question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXrMf6F8otWdkKc

[@0f556]

Excellent review. I think Goruck got used to the Samurai money when they decided to price this line. Viewed objectively, it's massively overpriced. Let's just be honest about that. Still a good bag? Sure, I don't doubt that.

[@Rucking]

Yeah. Pricing seems a bit strange. Can’t claim I understand it.

[@parryhooper]

I returned both the GR1 and GR2 Xpac. The zippers were way to stiff. I also don't understand why they continue to have the rain flap for the quick access pocket, it's unnecessary.

[@Rucking]

Understandable. At the price point, you gotta be happy with it.

[@RebeccaSponsler]

Will the GR2 version stand on it own with some heavier items on the bottom?

[@benjaminwerlein9534]

What material would you rather have, X pac or heritage?

[@Rucking]

If I can only have one? Probably heritage. Just a little more classic cool and go anywhere. Thankfully, I get to have both ;)

[@cmlhidau]

The Heritage "Field Pocket" also lacked MOLLE so customers complained that should be called "Shadow Pocket" instead.

[@Rucking]

I think (could be wrong) but shadow lacks the interior organization. So, kinda shadow or FP. 🤷‍♂️

[@cmlhidau]

@@Rucking Nope, it has organisation.

[@Rucking]

@@cmlhidau Shadow pockets are just shells. No interior zips or pockets. www.goruck.com/products/shadow-pockets

[@cmlhidau]

@@Rucking Yes I agree with you on Shadow Pocket, The Heritage has organisation but no MOLLE,

[@Val-iw8qh]

How does the durability seem?

[@Rucking]

I haven’t really put them or any of my other x-pac bags through any circumstances, they would require very much durability. However, the material is known for its durability, so I have no doubt that it will do just fine and day-to-day use.

[@anas7hamed]

Black or navy?

[@Rucking]

Navy.

[@dexteww]

NICE VID … DO YOU WANT TO TELL US MORE ABOUT THE ZIPPERS LIKE I KNOW THEY ARE AQUAGUARDS BUT ARE THEY THE REAL DEAL LIKE YKK USA ONES ETC…

[@Rucking]

Yup. Real deal ykk aqua guard.