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.
Features
Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle.
Opens Flat making it easier to pack and organize
Extra Padded Shoulder straps and top handle to carry heavier loads more comfortably
YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord
Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back is extra reinforced and has a false bottom so that when you set your ruck down, your laptop won't even notice
A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably.
Multiple Pockets: 3 internal pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, 1 large mesh zippered pocket, and 1 small go-to pocket, plus the QAP and external slant pocket.
MOLLE Attachments: 3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want.
Rainproof: Our rucks are highly water resistant aka rainproof
Perfect Travel Size: TSA Compliant and fits under the seat in front of you
Scars Lifetime Guarantee: The best guarantee on the market
Overbuilt in the USA
Specs + Materials
21L
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura
Back Panel Material
Multicam Arid: 500D Cordura
DCU Camo: 210D Cordura
All other colors: 1000D Cordura
Dimensions: 11.5"W x 18"H x 5.5"D
Weight: 2.8 LBS
Laptop Protection: Fits most 15" laptops
External Slant Pocket: 11"W x 10"H / 26L: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 10"H
Internal Mesh Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 10"H
Internal Cordura Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 6"H
26L
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura
Back Panel Material
Multicam Arid: 500D Cordura
DCU Camo: 210D Cordura
All other colors: 1000D Cordura
Dimensions: 12"W x 20"H x 6.75"D
Weight: 3.1 LBS
Laptop Protection: Fits most 16" laptops
External Slant Pocket: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 11.5"W x 11"H
Internal Mesh Pocket: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Internal Cordura Pocket: 11.5"W x 6"H
Shipping + Returns
Free Shipping for GORUCK Tribe members All GORUCK Tribe members qualify for FREE No-Rush Shipping to any USA (lower 48) address. No promo code needed. Does not apply to international orders.
Easy + Free Returns Don't like it? Send back any full-priced item within 30 days of delivery with free return shipping in the USA. Does not apply to closeout items on sale or charity donation products.
Scars Lifetime Guarantee
You Break It, We Fix It. All GORUCK built gear and apparel comes with our Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
1% for Those Who Serve
We Give Back for Every Sale As an American business with Special Forces roots, we at GORUCK are proud to donate 1% of our annual top line revenue to various non-profit partners who support those who serve — this means military, Veterans, First Responders (LEO, Fire), teachers, social workers, and communities such as military spouses.
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GORUCK GR1 21L black rucksack with MOLLE webbing, shown on white background
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Rucking gear in action: soldier in tactical gear crossing stream, forested path, GORUCK
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A chocolate labrador sits beside a black GR1 backpack, designed with Special Forces grade materials and built to last in the USA, holding a laptop in front of a brick wall.
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Person wearing a GORUCK backpack standing by a colorful graffiti wall outdoors
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Woman with GORUCK backpack overlooking cityscape and mountains, outdoor travel scene
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Hand zipping a rugged black GORUCK backpack, close-up of durable gear
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GORUCK GR1 backpack interior showing durable black mesh and zippered pockets
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GORUCK GR1 26L black rucksack with top stash pocket and rugged MOLLE webbing front view
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Man wearing GORUCK backpack and jacket with American flag patch, overlooking city street
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GORUCK rucksack with tactical patch, handled by person in camouflage gear outdoors
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Hand placing laptop into padded GORUCK rucksack laptop compartment
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Hand placing phone in black GORUCK rucking backpack with orange interior.
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Man with GORUCK backpack on stairs outdoors by water, rucking gear lifestyle
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Man rucking outdoors in GORUCK gear with a black backpack and brown quarter zip pullover.
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GORUCK GR1 rucksack interior with compass, lip balm, and cord on a wooden surface
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GORUCK carry-on compliant black rucksack shown fitting in airport luggage sizer
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GORUCK 26L Multicam backpack with rugged camo design on white background
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Man rucking outdoors wearing GORUCK camo backpack and tactical gear in grassy field
GORUCK MultiCam rucking backpack side view with stash pocket and durable tactical design
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GORUCK 26L Multicam tactical backpack with padded straps and back panel, rear view
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GORUCK Multicam tactical backpack close-up with open zipper and padded straps
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GORUCK GR1 camo backpack with USA flag patch, tough rucking gear for outdoor use
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GORUCK camo rucksack top view with rugged handle and zippered main compartment
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GORUCK camo rucksack with padded straps, laptop sleeve, and American flag patch
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GORUCK camouflage rucksack side view, heavy-duty tactical backpack on black background
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GORUCK camo rucksack open to show spacious main compartment and internal mesh pockets
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GORUCK GR1 26L backpack in DCU camouflage, rugged rucking gear with American flag patch
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GORUCK 26L GR1 backpack in camo pattern with padded straps and a laptop sleeve
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Open GORUCK 26L GR1 rucksack in desert camo, showing spacious interior and mesh pockets
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GORUCK 26L GR1 rucksack in camouflage with quick-access pocket and phone partially inside
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GORUCK Ranger Green rucksack with front zipper pocket and American flag patch
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Man wearing GORUCK olive green rucksack outdoors, showcasing durable rucking backpack
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Man wearing GORUCK rucking backpack and black jacket in front of American flag
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GORUCK GR1 21L Ranger Green rucksack, padded back panel and straps, durable outdoor gear
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GORUCK GR1 Classic 26L Ranger Green backpack with patch and MOLLE webbing, front view
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A man wearing sunglasses carries his essentials in style with the GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, renowned for its Special Forces grade durability.
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Man in a black long-sleeve shirt carries a khaki GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, an everyday carry backpack made to Special Forces standards, outdoors, shown from the shoulders up.
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Man wearing sunglasses and the GR1 USA - Cordura everyday carry backpack stands against a brick wall, looking down thoughtfully.
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GORUCK Ranger Green rucksack open, showing spacious interior and MOLLE webbing
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GORUCK GR1 Classic 26L Ranger Green rucksack side view, rugged tactical backpack
GORUCK GR1 USA 21L backpack in Multicam Arid, rugged padded straps, tactical ruck gear
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GORUCK Wolf Grey backpack with AquaGuard zipper and front MOLLE webbing, minimalist style
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Person rucking with grey GORUCK backpack outdoors in a mountain landscape
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Person wearing GORUCK backpack crossing a footbridge outdoors, surrounded by greenery and laundry.
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Man wearing GORUCK Wolf Grey rucksack backpack against black background
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Close-up of hands placing a tablet into a GORUCK grey rucksack front pocket
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Hands placing a sticker-covered laptop into a GORUCK grey rucksack, close-up view.
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GORUCK GR1 Wolf Grey rucksack with padded straps and laptop sleeve on black background
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GORUCK Wolf Grey rucksack with AquaGuard zipper, rugged side view against white background
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GORUCK Wolf Grey rucksack backpack with padded straps and top zipper on white background
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a camouflage rucksack featuring a small American flag patch and "GORUCK" branding, built to Special Forces standards for the ultimate everyday carry backpack.
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A man carrying a GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack in camouflage walks along a sidewalk beside a building with red trim and outdoor art.
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Person with long hair, seen from behind, wears a camo GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack—an everyday carry backpack made to Special Forces standards—with an American flag patch.
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Open tan camouflage GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack with front flap fully unzipped, showing organized inner compartments and mesh pocket—ideal as an everyday carry backpack with Special Forces-grade durability.
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Side view of the GR1 USA - Cordura, a Special Forces-grade camouflage tactical backpack with multiple straps and zipper compartments—perfect for everyday carry.
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Tan camouflage GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack shown from the back with padded straps and a quilted panel—an everyday carry backpack built with Special Forces-grade durability.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, shown upright on a white background, features a front zipper pocket and horizontal webbing straps, inspired by Special Forces design.
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A man in a green hat and gray GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, an everyday carry backpack, walks outside near a vine-covered building.
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A person puts a smartphone into the front pocket of a grey GR1 USA - Cordura, an everyday carry backpack known for Special Forces grade durability.
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Side view of the gray GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, built to Special Forces grade standards, with multiple loops and padded shoulder straps on a white background.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack in gray is shown with its front compartment unzipped, revealing inner pockets and vibrant orange lining—an everyday carry backpack built to Special Forces grade standards.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a black camouflage rucksack featuring a front zipper pocket, horizontal straps, and a top patch—perfect as an everyday carry backpack with Special Forces grade durability.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a black and grey camo rucksack with a front zipper pocket and horizontal straps, designed for everyday carry and built to Special Forces standards.
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Close-up of a black camouflage GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack with an unzipped pocket revealing a bright orange lining, showcasing this Special Forces grade everyday carry backpack.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura in black camouflage, shown open to display its inner pockets on a white background, is an ideal everyday carry backpack built with Special Forces-grade durability.
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Side view of the GR1 USA - Cordura in dark camouflage, featuring multiple straps and a zipper, standing upright on a white background—an everyday carry backpack built with Special Forces grade durability.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack, shown from the back, features padded shoulder straps and a top handle—an everyday carry backpack built to Special Forces grade standards.
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The GR1 USA – Cordura is a black camo everyday rucksack with an American flag patch and multiple lower front straps, built to Special Forces grade standards.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a black and gray camouflage everyday carry rucksack, featuring a front zipper pocket and Special Forces grade webbing on the lower half, inspired by GORUCK Challenge designs.
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Close-up of the GR1 USA - Cordura, an everyday carry rucksack in black with an open zipper, revealing a bright orange lining—engineered for Special Forces-grade durability.
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Side view of the GR1 USA - Cordura, a black and gray camouflage rucksack with Special Forces-grade MOLLE webbing and a top carry handle, inspired by the GORUCK Challenge.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a black and dark gray camo backpack with padded shoulder straps and top handle, designed for everyday carry and built to Special Forces-grade durability.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a black, camouflage-patterned everyday carry rucksack with a spacious interior and mesh pocket, designed to Special Forces standards for unmatched reliability.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura is a tan tactical backpack with a front zipper pocket, black horizontal straps, and a US flag patch—an everyday carry rucksack inspired by Special Forces grade gear like the GORUCK GR1.
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A man with tattoos and a cap stands outside a glass building on a sunny day, wearing the large beige GR1 backpack.
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A tattooed man in sunglasses wears a GR1 backpack while standing outside a store with glass doors.
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A tattooed person with a watch puts a laptop featuring a "Brüth" sticker into the beige GR1, the ultimate everyday carry rucksack.
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Tattooed hands place a tablet into a tan GR1 backpack with black straps, viewed from above—making the GR1 an ideal everyday carry companion.
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Close-up of the GR1 label reading "Built in the USA" beside a mesh pocket, showcasing this everyday carry backpack inspired by Special Forces design.
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A small American flag patch is sewn onto black mesh fabric with a visible zipper, echoing details found on the GR1 backpack.
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Tan GR1 USA - Cordura tactical backpack with black straps and an American flag patch on front, designed for everyday carry, displayed against a white background.
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A tan and black GR1 USA - Cordura rucksack with a zipper open, showing off its bright orange interior—built with Special Forces-grade durability for your everyday carry.
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Side view of the tan GR1 USA - Cordura backpack with black straps and zippers, standing upright against a white background. This everyday carry rucksack is built for durability and daily use.
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Tan GR1 USA - Cordura everyday carry rucksack with black adjustable shoulder straps, shown from the back on a white background.
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GORUCK black Multicam tactical backpack front view on white background
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GORUCK black multicam rucking backpack side view, tough tactical outdoor gear
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GORUCK black Multicam rucksack shown from the back with padded shoulder straps
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GORUCK black Multicam tactical backpack open to show spacious interior and durable design
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GORUCK black Multicam rucking gear bag with open zipper showing orange interior
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The GR1 rucksack in black and gray camouflage, featuring a front zipper and MOLLE webbing, is built to Special Forces grade standards and displayed upright on a white background.
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Side view of the GR1 rucksack in dark camo with multiple straps and a zipper, standing upright on white—crafted for Special Forces-grade durability and made in the USA.
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The GR1 rucksack, shown from the back in gray and black, features padded shoulder straps and a quilted back panel for comfort, inspired by Special Forces grade durability.
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The GR1 rucksack, shown in black camo with its main compartment open and interior mesh pockets visible, is built to Special Forces standards—an example of tough American craftsmanship.
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A person with a GR1 backpack hikes behind pack mules along a narrow, rocky jungle path surrounded by lush greenery.
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The GR1 is a brown American-made backpack featuring a small top patch, front zipper pocket, and black horizontal straps at the bottom.
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The GR1 is a brown rucksack with black straps and an American flag patch, built to Special Forces standards for everyday carry, displayed against a black background.
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The GR1 rucksack, in open brown, showcases multiple interior compartments and mesh pockets against a black background.
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The GR1 rucksack in brown features black padded shoulder straps and a top handle, displayed against a black background.
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A tablet partially sticks out of the front zippered pocket of a GR1, a brown and black American-made backpack.
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Close-up of the GR1 interior, highlighting its patch, rugged zippers, and mesh pocket—an American-made backpack built to Special Forces standards.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura (The Original Ruck) is a camouflage backpack made from Special Forces grade materials. It features black straps and an American flag icon on a white background, ideal for GORUCK Challenges or sporting the iconic GR1 design.
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A camo backpack made with Special Forces grade materials sits open on the bed, revealing a GR1 USA - Cordura (The Original Ruck) book and a thermos inside.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura backpack, featuring camouflage straps and crafted from Special Forces grade materials, holds a laptop against a black background.
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A person in outdoor clothes and a cap walks on a trail with the GR1 USA - Cordura backpack, crafted from Special Forces grade materials. Trees and puddles dot the background, evoking the rugged spirit of a GORUCK Challenge adventure.
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A man wearing a GR1 USA - Cordura backpack and cap, crafted from Special Forces grade materials, stands facing a bush near a house.
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The GR1 USA - Cordura (The Original Ruck) opens to reveal a well-organized interior with durable black straps and a sleek gray lining made from Special Forces grade materials, ideal for any GORUCK Challenge.
GR1
Regular price$395.00
Regular priceSale price$395.00
Special Forces grade materials
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.
Frame Sheet for added stability
A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably.
MOLLE Attachments
3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want.
Padded straps & Handle
Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably.
Rainproof
1000D Cordura is highly water resistant aka rainproof.
Silent Zipper Pulls
YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord.
Organized and Accessible
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.
Bombproof Laptop Compartment
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.
Built in the USA
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.
As an American business with Special Forces roots, we are proud to donate 1% of our annual top line revenue to non-profit partners who support those who serve.
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