Built in the usa, guaranteed for life
Our goal was to build a bag that could be equally at home in New York or Baghdad. Inspired by Special Forces medic bags, we set out on our journey to make the toughest gear in the world and did not stop until it was done. It has been proven in real-world conditions for 15 years - from Special Forces on deployment to 175,000+ participants at the only and most significant quality control program of its kind - the GORUCK Challenge. The GORUCK Challenge was born in 2010 to serve as proving grounds for GR1 before it went to war. No other bag is consistently put through more abuse, and GR1 thrives.
“I bought my GORUCK GR1 in 2014 when I needed a quality, VERSATILE product FOR everyday of college, frequent travel across the world, and rucking. I used it while training before the military, after JOINING the SEAL Teams, and it has accompanied me on two deployments. After 10 years of daily abuse it remains durable and dependable.”
BUILT IN THE USA
GR1® is proudly American-made, using GORUCK construction techniques and built by people, not machines, to the exacting standards of GORUCK and our community.
SCARS LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The GR1 comes with our SCARS lifetime guarantee. If your gear arrives defective or if you actually manage to wear it out, GORUCK will fix or replace it, free of charge. No receipt, no purchase date needed. Hence lifetime.
GR1 can go anywhere and thrives everywhere. Public transportation, airports, the backcountry, and war zones. GR1 is built to handle everything. Whether it’s bringing files to the office or ammo into combat, it can get the job done.
"I was living on my buddy’s couch on the Lower East Side with all my deployment gear from my time in Iraq, trying to figure out how to transition from the military world I missed to the civilian world I was in. I poured my heart into what became GR1 because it felt like I was building a bridge I desperately needed to cross in my life. To honor my roots but still look forward, and around, and love this one life where home will always be America.
GR1 could not be more personal to me, and I’m grateful to the guys I served with and all I’ve met along this journey. People are the best part of life and none of this would be possible without you."
— Jason McCarthy
10th Special Forces Group, 2006-08
Founder, GORUCK
FAQs
The Special Forces curse clearly states, the more space you have, the more stuff you’ll pack. But, sometimes you need more stuff, and fit matters. The 21L GR1® is 18" tall and the 26L GR1® is 20" tall. The classic 21L GR1® fits all shapes and sizes. If you’re ~6’+ and/or want 5 additional liters and 2” of additional height, go with the larger 26L. When moving through airports, commuting, or rucking, the goal is for your ruck to be high on your back. No matter how tall you are, the 21L will rest 2” higher than the 26L.
If you're the kind of person who prides yourself in minimalist packing, go with the 21L. If you like more space and always carry more stuff, go with the 26L.
If you regularly carry a laptop and need a smaller travel backpack or every day carry then this is the bag for you. For longer trips or if you carry more gear, check out our GR2.
Yes! The clamshell opening allows for flat packing, making it TSA-friendly and perfect for one-bag travel.
Yes, the GR1 is stress tested at 400LBS. If you’re looking for a bag just for rucking, we recommend checking out the Rucker. If you’re looking for a versatile everyday carry that you can also use for Rucking, check out GR1.
The “Cordura” GR1 is built from 1000D Cordura® nylon, which repels water well and can withstand heavy rain. Your gear will stay dry in light to moderate rain. If you are looking for a more waterproof option, the X-PAC GR1 would be the best choice.
