Goruck GR2 26L Review - The Best of Both Worlds?

[@justbrowsing81]

Danny, your enthusiasm is so contagious! Love your vids. Just wanted to throw that out there :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I really appreciate the support!:)

[@CeeMKE]

This is very coincidental, I’ve been researching this very bag for the last week, there aren’t very many recent reviews for the 26L GR2. Thanks for this (as always) detailed review it’s much appreciated. I think this is the PERFECT Goruck backpack. That second compartment and overall much better organization just sets it apart. I own two Goruck bags (10L and 15L) and plan on adding the 26L GR2 to my Goruck collection. And maybe later the 34L GR2 for longer travel only.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I had been waiting to do this one for a long time and the wait was worth it for the additional pockets and space!

[@urban_junglecarry9958]

@@dannypacks after using it all this time as a edc pack, i think GR1 21L might be better suited to what I carry daily. Finding I pack this out because I can, take more shit I don't necessarily need daily 🤣🤦

[@CeeMKE]

@@urban_junglecarry9958 🤣🤣🤣👍🏽

[@kozmo7]

Wow one of the best overviews I’ve found on this bag Detail oriented, very thorough, and also focused . So many other overviews zip around and keep changing camera angles but you kept it focused on the bag and went through everything one by one. Amazing, subbed thank you

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@urban_junglecarry9958]

Got the exact same brother, it's awesome!! My GR1 21L is getting sold off as GR2 26L is just all around better!! Great video too 🔥

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! That’s awesome you were able to get one, it really is an ideal balance of size and pockets! I’m pretty tempted to see my gr1 as well given how good this works as a daily bag haha

[@dexteww]

Do you still have the gr1?

[@The_Distance_111]

Great bag. I finally was able get one recently. The front section with the additional pockets is really nice, as is the 500D material. With all that, the slender profile and minimal simplicity of the GR1 21l is perfect, when the extra space is not needed.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree, it really strikes a great balance and that’s awesome you were able to get the 500d fabric!

[@simonjanssen5326]

What an awesome pack! And your enthusiasm about it is clearly audible :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I was definitely excited about this one haha :)

[@donaltemus3565]

Prob the best review of the gr2 out there. Great job!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@copper7187]

Great video as always Danny! Were you able to use this underneath the seat in front of you? If so, any noticeable height difference between this and the AER TP3 small?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! Although it’s not a huge difference I would say the tp3 small feels a bit taller and I was able to use this under the seat of a flight (although it can be a bit of a tight fit if I really pack it out 😅)

[@AhnDhyYhu]

Great bag! I think I have finally found the perfect backpack for everyday carry, office use, and travel purposes. I'll get a GR2 Heritage. The GR2 Heritage's sleek and timeless design makes it suitable for any occasion. Its versatile aesthetic blends well with both casual and professional attire, making it a versatile choice for any setting.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and the heritage gr2 is a great choice!

[@alexchen99]

Really helpful vid Danny! I'm considering this one and the GR126. Can the peak design medium and small packing cubes (assuming you have both, if not - ignore!) fit in this 26L pack? If so, what if you were to add a toiletry kit to it (such as the aer travel kit)? Thanks !!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! And yes the main compartment can hold the medium and small peak design cubes and there’s still space in the other compartment for a Dopp kit :)

[@alexchen99]

@@dannypacks Thanks!!

[@rayrayrun]

Bro ive been waiting for you to review this!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Definitely enjoyed testing this one out!:)

[@Aurongel]

I think I’m leaning more towards the 500D variants of this bag due to the lower abrasiveness they’ll have on my clothes and polyester Patagonia jackets. I just wish they had a wolf grey or steel colorway available for the 500D variants.

[@jonacanij]

I would have preferred the 500D as well but it is dependent on the preferred color and not available in black.

[@joycekosak]

Great review, Danny!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching Joyce!!:)

[@pb4170]

Thank you for the in depth review! Do you know if this Gr2 26L version has suspended laptop compartment and if this bag can be strapped to a roller handle for easier commute?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! This version of the gr2 does have a suspended laptop compartment, but there is no luggage passthrough to rest this on a suitcase. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer!:)

[@pb4170]

@@dannypacks Thanks for the quick reply! It seems to me the Aer travel pack mini 2 is better option for me. I will be sure to buy from your ref link :)

[@Oscarito_us]

The 34 is great for travel but just a tad bit to big for me for edc. Im thinking to send into scars for compression straps. I used it on a week long trip recently and never took it out while exploring since it felt bulky. I enjoy it though

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! I agree the 34 feels a little big for day to day, sounds like a cool idea to add the compression straps to help with the size!

[@senfing]

So looking at a GR1 21L, a GR2 26L and the Aer Fit Pack... Wanting a good blend between work and gym and travel- Any thoughts are suggestions since you have owned all of these; or any honorable mentions? Thanks! = )

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good question! Depending on what you’re carrying they can all work pretty well. I think the aesthetic is a big factor whether you want a more tactical or minimal look, the gr1 and gr2 will also hold more than the fit pack 2 but I think the fit pack is more comfortable and weather resistant and it’s nice it has the separate shoe compartment. I would also recommend taking a look at aer duffel pack, aer travel pack 2 small, or the bellroy transit work pack :)

[@JustFluxz]

The GR1 definitely wouldnt be big enough for travel for me based on how tight the main compartment felt in the 26L GR2 with the packing cubes, but now that I got a ULA Ultra Dragonfly I am considering selling my GR2 for a GR1 so that I have a slimmer for factor and may be more convenient for rucking. It is a tough call tbh and would miss the two tone look look of the Steel

[@dazed4daze]

I been waiting for this pack. Too bad i cant get it. My wife will kill be if i buy another pack. Especially with a baby coming up. Might be able to convince her that i can use this as a dad pack lol. This is on the top of my list as next packs to get.

[@mikkol79]

Good comparisons in the end 👍

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the comparisons were helpful!:)

[@CarryQuandaries]

Congrats on scoring this pack!

[@CeeMKE]

I checked last night the 26L black multi cam was available. Almost pulled the trigger and bought it but decided to wait on the black.

[@CarryQuandaries]

@@CeeMKE the multicam has been available for a while. Some poeple don’t like it because the pattern is vertical.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I was definitely excited to finally have a chance to order it I had been searching for a long time haha

[@charmaine.s_EDC]

Goruck has released the GR2 Heritage. Will you be reviewing it or give and overview/comparison?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good question! It’s on my list to review but it may take me a little bit to be able to get my hands on one, overall it looks really awesome and I love that the heritage includes the top quick access pocket near the handle that this one is missing

[@rickderico356]

Quick question: when you open up the main compartment it looks a bit flatter than the main compartment of the GR1 26l and 21l even. I would imagine that it's because the front compartment of the GR2 26l already counts as ca. 10 liters and hence its main compartment would amount to 16 liters?

[@papas9176]

Hi, Danny ! Can you please provide exact weight of this one in 500 ?

[@Ronaldyongky]

Do you prefer this or aer travel pack 2 small?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a tough choice! I should lean towards the travel pack 2 small as it’s less expensive, more comfortable, has better weather resistance and some nice organizational options, but there’s something about the goruck aesthetic that always gets me (and the durability of the gr2 is second to none). So altho id be happy with either if I had to pick just one I’d have to lean towards the gr2 26:)

[@boomerak4774]

I'm sold. Getting one

[@TheHolbeing]

Is this simply a backpack? Will it support 45-50lb plates an IFAC water bladder and small snacks ie protein bars jerky and the like...

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I haven’t tried it with that much weight but it feels like it could handle it well

[@_krakra_]

Which pack hold more synik30 or gr2 26 in your opinion?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I think they can hold a pretty similar amount overall (with my packing style it feels like I might be able to get just slightly more into the gr2 but it’s really very close and since the pocket layouts are pretty different it may depend on what items you are trying to pack)

[@andrew3066]

im between the gr1 21L and the gr2 26L can you do a size comparison?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Definitely tough to pick between the two, the height is basically the same, but the gr2 will be deeper

[@boomerak4774]

Does it not have compartment on back? I didnt see you mention it

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Do you mean the laptop compartment? If so than this one does have a separate laptop compartment, if you meant the quick access pocket near the handle that’s been added to some of the newer goruck bags than no this one does not have that one unfortunately (the heritage editions of the gr2 26l do have it tho)

[@boomerak4774]

@@dannypacks yes I was talking about the laptop compartment on the back

[@antoniobotello4996]

👏 👏 👏 Bravo, well said 🎉😊

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!:)

[@martyn420]

Does the GR2 fit under an aircraft seat?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and yes the 26l gr2 does fit under airline seats in my experience :)

[@shawnlindsey_]

Do you prefer this over the GR1 21l for EDC?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice! I like the versatility and extra organization of this one, but for normal edc use I still tend to grab the gr1 21 a bit more as I prefer the slimmer silhouette when I’m not carrying as much

[@taruntius1]

Does this bag have a pass through?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately it does not

[@taruntius1]

@@dannypacks thanks for your response. Love your videos

[@DJPTEXAS]

I have always used the outer pocket for documents.......

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s definitely a good use case for that pocket!

[@YTB3r]

Does it fit most Laptop 15.7" ????

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and yes it should be able to handle a variety of 15-16 in laptops

[@RealMuperSan]

The GR1 26 is just too tall for me and is not comfortable. The GR1 21 is just right. I would have preferred the this GR2 26 if we’re previously available, but unfortunately cannot justify buying another bag at this price point.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I can definitely understand! I was in the same boat, my 21l gr1 is still holding up great so I didn’t need this one, but couldn’t help myself for those extra pockets haha :)

[@aramyth]

Why is this bag growing on me? o.O

[@ooolala2555]

Whats your height so I can reference how it looks on me! 😊

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I am 5’11”

[@niclas67878]

Could you not just figure out if its 500 or 1000 by weighing it? I mean the 1000d should be much heavier no?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point! I’m pretty convinced that it’s 1000d, it just felt a little less rigid than my 1000d gr1, either way I’m just happy it feels durable:)

[@mishalw210]

no bottle pocket🙃

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! That would be cool to see a gr1 or gr2 with some type of water bottle pocket, at least with the molle versions you can add one but it’s not ideal

[@dexteww]

OVERK1LLED🤙 overpriced too…