GORUCK GR1 21

by GORUCK
Capacity 21 L
Weight 1.5 kg 3.2 lbs
Dimensions 46×30×14 cm 18×11.5×5.5 in
Airline fit 99 % of airlines
Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 21
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 14 L/kg 6.6 L/lb Low
Cubic space 19.3 L 1139 in³
Rated vs. shell -1 L-1 L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 99% (197/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 99% of airlines.

Link to Manufacturer

Our thoughts

The GR1 is the toughest, yet most expensive bag we've seen. The bottom is bombproof, the laptop sleeve is designed to hold steel plates for training, and this bag is certified for use by the special forces.

This bag will probably last until you for the rest of your life and through the alien invasion. You could be defending the earth from the worst, meanest, and cruelest alien overlords this world has experienced but still have all your stuff nicely packed.

The carry-on has one drawback, or interesting quirk, depending on how you look at it. All the extras typically found in other bags, like a water bottle holder, cost extra for the GR1. I'm not a huge water drinker so I don't mind if the bag is missing that feature. In fact, in a small way, I like being able to customize and save a few ounces.

Premium Carry-On

The GR1 is the most premium one bag you can buy. Other carry-ong could have the pockets you want, but the GR1 is unmatched in durability and quality.

Reasons to buy

  • Superb craftsmanship and well put together.
  • Lifelong companion: The materials used are so reliable and durable that even special forces use this bag.
  • The laptop compartment is really secured and features a false bottom.

Things to consider

  • Can be a bit big as an everyday carry bag.
  • Limited external organization and could use some more external pockets.
  • The straps and suspension are really stiff during break-in period.

What reviewers said

  • "This bag is built to withstand for generations. The 21L is the perfect EDC size."
  • "Used my GR1 since 2013. It's beastly. Well-made, spacious, can take a beating and won't let you down.When people say GR1 is a BIFL, that's absolutely true."

Reviews from around the web

GORUCK GR1 REVIEW
matterful.co
A simple, understated, powerful bag that will gladly see you through anything in life.
GoRuck GR1 Review
www.gearhacker.com
The GoRuck GR1 will be the last EDC Backpack that you ever need. It does merge slightly into the one-bag travel sizing, but I think that helps to show its adaptability. The main compartment is large, and the laptop pocket will hold up to a 16” laptop and is solid—no worries there.
GORUCK GR1 Backpack Review
pangolinswithpacks.com
Overall, the GR1 is a pretty simple bag. The features and organizational design are straightforward. What GORUCK is known for (hardcore durability) is definitely reflected in the bag.

Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Other
Passport N
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Hip Belt N
Sternum Strap N
Inside
Laptop 0
Main Compartments 3
Organizer N
Outside
Hard Shell False
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 0
Water Resistant Y
Material:
1000D Cordura

Fits the carry-on limits of 197 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Berlin (Closed) Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Niugini Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Aircalin Alaska Airlines Alitalia All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines American Eagle ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Belavia Biman Bangladesh Blue Air Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Cape Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair easyJet EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air flybe Frontier Airlines Gol Linhas Aereas Gulf Air Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo InselAir Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM LC Perú Liat Airlines Linea Aerea Amaszonas Lion Air Group LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach Pegasus Airlines PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Ravn Alaska Regional Express Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines Spring Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Thomson Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Tianjin Airlines (E145) Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines Turkish Airlines Turkmenistan Airlines Ukraine International United Airlines Ural Airlines uTair Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Virgin Australia Vivaaerobus VivaColombia Volaris Volotea WestJet Wizz Air WOW Airlines Xiamen

Packed in a GORUCK GR1 21

Packing list: Five Days in Los Angeles
Five Days in Los Angeles
📆 5 days
🌎 United States
📜 22 items
Carry-On Travel Backpack:
GORUCK GR1 (21L)
Packing list: Clean Nails from Milwaukee
Clean Nails from Milwaukee
📆 10 days
🌎 Vietnam, Thailand
📜 27 items
Carry-On Travel Backpack:
Goruck GR1 (21L)
Spain
📆 7 days
🌎 Spain
📜 0 items
Carry-On Travel Backpack:
GORUCK GR1 21

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