GR1® was built to thrive in Baghdad and NYC and has been tested and proven by Green Berets to meet the life or death standards of quality, toughness, and performance. It has proven itself the world over and earned its “Greatest Of All Time” status the hard way: one deployment, one event, one trip, one mile at a time. 1,000 Events/year, 175,000+ participants, and 200+ Special Forces Cadre later, the GORUCK Challenge is the most significant quality control program of its kind. No other bag is consistently put through more abuse, and GR1 thrives.
The GR1 is built with a minimalist approach in mind and includes only the necessary features of an everyday carry rucksack: a bombproof laptop compartment, opens flat for easy packing, and built with Special Forces grade materials.
Proven to Special Forces standards, GR1 is synonymous with the best of American Manufacturing. Each GR1 is built to last and comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
Cordura is the preferred material for all Special Forces Rucks because it is resistant to the rigors of everything, including war. It's tried and tested.
A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably.
3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want.
Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably.
1000D Cordura is highly water resistant aka rainproof.
YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord.
GR1 opens flat to make it easier to pack, organize, and find something when on the go. Special Forces medical rucks share a similar design. Inside you'll find 3 interior pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, 1 large mesh zippered pocket, and 1 small go-to pocket.
The separate compartment next to your back is extra reinforced to securely take a laptop into combat. The frame sheet adds structure and stability so it's not you computer that's keeping the GR1 in its shape. Keep your most important item of gear safe wherever you go.
The GR1 backpack is proudly American-made, built right here at home using GORUCK construction techniques proven by Special Forces soldiers in the harshest environments on planet earth. Then we spent years honing it into the American icon it is today.
Overall rating: 4.8210135 / 5 from 2408 reviews.
GR1 USA - Cordura is a highly regarded rucksack praised for its exceptional material, spacious and organized internal compartments, and perfect fit. Customers appreciate its durability, sturdy construction, and impressive quality. The bag's size is ideal for various purposes, and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.
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"I bought my first GR1 (velcro on the back panel) in 2018 and used it daily for 8. 5 years. It showed very little wear after all that time, but it recently got stolen from my truck! I just ordered another one and customer service has been great to work with. You can’t get a better bag. Highly recommend and check out their custom shop to add some small features as well!"
"This GR1 is a SCARS replacement for the same model purchased back in 2014. It's somehow even better. I haven't put it through many paces yet, but it will pretty obviously serve well for another 12+ years of heavy and varied use."
"Absolutely love it. It’s literally perfect, you can feel the quality and craftsmanship that has been instilled in this pack."
"The backpack is excellent, and the quality lives up to expectations. One area for improvement, however, is inventory management. This isn't my first time buying from the brand—I previously purchased the GR2—but this time around, I couldn't choose the color I wanted because it wasn't available. I live in Argentina and only travel to the United States for vacations, so I don't have the option of waiting for the product to come back in stock. I believe they should maintain better availability, especially for the classic black model, which is the brand's best-selling and most iconic version."
"It’s a solid backpack. I’m enjoying rucking as a new hobby. I’d buy it again. I do however think it should come with sternum and hip straps when you’re paying what you are."
"Amazing purchase"
"Keeps everything dry!"
"Things an absolute tank, I love carrying it"
"I use this bag regularly as a gym backpack and it’s also my go to bag whenever I travel. It’s incredibly rugged and comfortable and it holds a ton of stuff. I’ve also picked up a couple of shorts from here and a pullover and I’ve been super impressed with the quality. I get that it’s expensive but this is one of the few times I feel like you are really getting what you pay for."
"very strong and use it everyday"
