I have been carrying a GR1 since 2012. It’s still going strong. The OG has Velcro under the handle for the water bladder tube to come out. People whine about the price but mine has lasted, the materials are excellent and it’s u.s. made

The laptop compartment is for the weight plate not the bladder. This is from the notes under the long plates, the 45lb plate discussion implies the 20/30lb long plates go in the laptop compartment. : "If you have a GR1®, we recommend the Long Ruck Plates® - 20LB or 30LB. 45LB Ruck Plates® only strap in securely to the 20L/25L Rucker and Long Ruck Plate Carrier, however they will fit into the interior elastic pocket of the GR1® (suitable for upright weighted rucking, but not ruck PT aka burpees and bear crawls)."

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

That is true you can put some plates in there.

Great video, as always! I have several of the older styles of GoRuck. (It's an illness.) They are awesome, as they are nearly indestructible. I like the changes with the nylon, as I can attest to the abrasion from the material, but as someone else said here, I wonder if they aren't sacrificing quality with that change. I do wish they'd make a 500D line that would be more in line with the everyday EDC'er who doesn't need the 1000D. But I guess that would make it not a GoRuck. My biggest complaint with the company has always been the price. But you get what you pay for.

@warlantactical

9 күн бұрын

There way over priced

Nice review, I think you hit the nail on the head with the versatility of the pack. I went with a 25l Rucker 4.0 and it’s been great for EDC ( added an organizer to loop field after tucking plate pocket flap ) fantastic for rucking and good for a weekend of travel. You get 4 grab handles with the Rucker, hi vis lining and 2 plate pockets that accommodate my laptop and tablet. With the Rucker they include sternum strap and heavy carry ( I’ve done 50 lbs or so ) has been reasonably comfortable..

The update also includes a top slash pocket on the exterior.

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

Really? You could’ve told me I’ve been all over this pack and can’t find any other pockets.

@Joe.dirt7909

9 күн бұрын

@@gideonstactical “Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle (featured on Black, Black + Red, Ranger Green, Ranger Green + Black, Coyote Brown)”

@Joe.dirt7909

9 күн бұрын

Guess the new pocket upgrade didn’t make it to all the colors yet.

No canteen pocket is a deal breaker. I want a canteen pocket on both sides, big enough for a liter bottle, deep enough for a smart water bottle and tight enough (or with a strap or other method to secure it) so that it doesn't fall out when the pack is laid on the ground.

I bought the rucker 4.0 about a month ago and I love it! Made my dog walks harder and longer because I went from 3 to 4 miles a day. I love it, I wear it around the house too lol

Thanks for this video Aaron. I’ve always been interested in these packs but they are a little too simplistic for me. I would agree with all of your lowlights of the bag. I like my 5.11 and Eberlstock Switchblade & Little Brother. Have you ever reviewed one of the Eberlstock products? I think they are well made and reasonably priced. Great informative video as always. 😎

Great channel, just a note on it being "American" but tigerstripe cammo originated with the south Vietnamese military during the war. American SOG & LRRPS adopted it.

Rucker for many years and I much prefer the 210 version to the old all cordura. Those would tend to shred most workout shirts; particularly anything merino. Also, I think they’re going towards including sternum straps. I’ve gotten a GR2 26 and a GR0 robic recently and they both came with them.

Love the channel, great videos. I thought that this GR1 would be useful as a good school backpack or bookbag... No sternum strap, waist belt etc. that you'd want for carrying a bit of weight. I was absolutely gobsmacked to see it costs $355 dollars!

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

It’s a pretty penny but USA made stuff isn’t cheap

@wretchedmess

9 күн бұрын

@@gideonstactical Man, you aren't joking. I just spent some time looking up USA made backpacks, and it makes this one seem not nearly as crazily priced as I thought...

my go to person for most everything tactical/survival gear

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

So glad to hear it!

@jeffrey-ye9qv

9 күн бұрын

@@gideonstactical an informed buyer is an empowered one. thanks for your opinion because your in the field. saves the working man time thanks brother

Looks like a good pack !

Bro, your reviews have saved me money and made spend my money! I'm sure, I speak for everyone from the YT Community and say thanks for all the hard work you put in, in bringing us all the great content!

@gideonstactical

9 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! That mains alot

I am an old guy. The chances of my going rucking again are probably zero. Yet I do own a Goruck. Like I have a Wilderness Experience pack from 40 years ago. Buy quality, you may need it some day. The pack in my 20 year old sedan is a three day tactical tailor pack.

GR1 goes hand in hand with the GT1. Cowabunga.!

Proud of you for rucking with them

Looll all these companies trying to cheap out on their packs now buy using less material taking out features and charging way way more. Again hard pass.

Had a gr1 since 2014, still going strong. Prefer the older ones, seem better made tbh. I've had em all. Gr1 2 radio ruck 0 bullets ruckers etc.... but that og gr1 is the goat

the tiger stripe looks so damn good.

G'day Aaron, dig the push ups, quite a ........ why didnt I think of that, moment ; ) A few other conditioning exercises now come to mind as well. I can certainly see the quality and I do go out of my way to support western industry where possible, however @ 350 odd US knicker, ..... with all the omissions ........ nup. Cheers Duke.

Still a fan of the hidden woodsmen gear. Caught all mine on clearance sales to help with the price.

The comments are baffling, how can people not know about Goruck bags? It’s one of huckberrys best sellers list and is the GOAT of backpacks, the harness system is one of the best out there only second to mystery ranch.

As another viewer commented on a different channel regarding the GR1... It's the Land Cruiser of backpacks!

I'm sure it's nice but to me it looks like a 400$ 5.11 bag with the same cordura 1000D material (believe it or not but 1000D cordura is a relative cheap material), with better fit and finish and no chest strap.

I would love you to put a video on like 5 knives we knife people bought in a year time like 5 $100 knives VS if they saved that $550-ish an just bought that one expensive knife that year would they be better off? In there opinion?? ❤

Gideon Back with another banger! I love how detailed his videos are

Tried it. Not for me. Over priced for what it is.

hello Gideon , I was looking at the new Bachgold water bottle filter have you looked at it? It's about half the price of the grayl . do think you can review it ? Thanks Mark

These packs are overpriced The rush 12 is better option

That pack looks like a work in progress. Hard pass

nice however immediately priced out from this make

Only issue is the Go Ruck company has outsourced there manufacturing For me if you are going to be American made stay American made Quoted by goruck However, as of August 2019, GORUCK was also selling Saigon-made versions of their products.

At that kind of money I would hope it’s the toughest.

These are really not that much different than the Blackhawk pack everyone was rocking in the early days GWOT

The most over priced backpack out there. Yeah it is durable, but no reason for that ultra premium price.

Too damn much $$$

Recycled fire fighter running a buy one get one

$355! Not sure it is worth that especially given the features it is lacking. There are a ton of other packs out there for a fraction of the cost that are better.

Did you see nothing fancy channel review of 006 zero tolerance??? It's from blade hq an it's a fake knock off!!! The sheath is wrong there emblem is wrong an gap between handle an blade is not correct

I carry a carhartt back pack an ❤❤❤❤love❤❤ it would not even try any other one free real talk foundry series carhartt black 1000denier water resistent an bullet proof brother go look em up an review the best kinda expensive or i would buy you one to review at this price every man for himself bro 😢😂😅😊❤