GORUCK GR3

by GORUCK
Capacity 45 L
Weight 2.3 kg 5.2 lbs
Dimensions 56×36×23 cm 22×14×9 in
Airline fit 45 % of airlines
Front facing view of the GORUCK GR3
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 19.6 L/kg 8.7 L/lb High
Cubic space 46.4 L 2772 in³
Rated vs. shell 1 L1 L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 45% (85/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 45% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

Link to Manufacturer

Reasons to buy

  • The interior of the carry-on is velcro interior which will help with organizing.
  • GORUCK creates extremely durable and quality bags. They design their bags to survive the most extreme conditions.
  • Great versatility and customizable according to your preference.
  • Quite comfortable to use even when loaded.

Things to consider

  • The GR3 is on the larger side, so it may not be perfect for commuting and too large for shorter trips.
  • No interior organizer.
  • The compression strap isn't convenient.

What reviewers said

  • "The ruck, like all of the other rucks is built like a tank. The added compression straps and hip belt are a features. I bought the sternum strap to complete the overall suspension system. Large main compartment. Just the right size for a carry-on."
  • "This bag is a BEAST!!! I would have loved this bag on active duty. It is not designed for the organization capabilities of other rucks. It is get your pre packed, packing cubes, boots and sneakers ready and get out the door bag. It is a travel bag in every sense. Love the Velcro wall to store my mega-patch collection"

Reviews from around the web

GORUCK GR3 Review | Nearly Indestructible, Durable 1 Bag Travel Backpack
www.youtube.com
Overall the GORUCK GR3 is a tank of a pack that should fit everything you need for carry-on one bag travel, especially for longer trips.
GORUCK GR3 Review (19 Month Test): The best carry on backpack for durability
abrotherabroad.com
Functional for daily use and daily life, durable enough for overstuffing, abuse, and hard travel, and convenient as a carry on bag for any airline I’ve traveled on.
GORUCK GR3: REVIEW
theperfectpack.com
...the GR3 is a solid bag if you’re looking for the biggest possible carry-on, or maybe a solid pack to hold gear in the back of your pickup truck.
GoRuck GR3 Review
www.gearhacker.com
The laptop space is “bombproof,” as mentioned by GoRuck, and with a large amount of internal storage plus the added internal pockets, there is space for everything. The main difference is that the harness system is comfortable and they have made the pack compatible with a hydration bladder, something you don’t see very often in the travel packs world. For those reasons, the GoRuck GR3 is the Best One Bag Travel Backpack for Hiking in 2021.
GORUCK GR3 Review
www.carryology.com
Anyone who requires a lot of space for travel packing (fellow big & tall guys, I got you). Or anyone who is really into the BYO organization mindset. If you’re already into GR packs, you already are familiar with how they carry and you know you’re going to like this.

Features

Storage
Compression 4
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Clamshell
Passport Top
Passthrough No
Carry
Backpack Yes
Hip Belt No
Sternum Strap Removable
Inside
Laptop 17in
Main Compartments 4
Organizer No
Outside
Hard Shell No
Rain-fly No
Water Bottle Holder No
Water Resistant Yes
Material:
1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel

Fits the carry-on limits of 85 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Air Asia Air Astana Air Europa Air Koryo Air Macau Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines Allegiant Air American Airlines Atlas Global Avianca Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh British Airways Cambodia Angkor Air Cathay Pacific Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Cubana de Aviacion Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL EVA Air Finnair Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iran Aseman Air Island Air Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic WOW Airlines

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