If you want to travel the world with one bag, it’s a ruck, and it’s GR2®. The GR2 offers all the pockets and organization, is carry-on compliant, and allows for hands-free travel because roll bags suck. Patterned after Special Forces medical rucks, GR2 is big, tough, and built to travel outside the airport. Special Forces operate in cities, mountains, jungles, and deserts worldwide, facing the most difficult challenges known to man. Since our founding, Green Berets have been judge and jury of GORUCK quality. We proudly overbuild every GR2 to Special Forces life or death quality standards so that we’re confident it will keep up with you and your lifestyle.
One ruck on your back with everything you need to do whatever you want. Backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee, aka the best guarantee on the market.
Features
Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle
Extra Padded Straps and top handle to carry heavier loads more comfortably
YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord
A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably
2 Compartments: Inner compartment with 3 pockets and outer compartment with 3 pockets and a built-in field pocket
4 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR2 how you want
Scars Lifetime Guarantee: The best on the market
Specs + Materials
26L
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura
Back Panel Material: 1000D Cordura
Dimensions: 12.5"W x 18"H x 7.25"D
Weight: 3.9 LBS
Laptop Compartment: 11.5"W x 16.5"H
External Slant Pocket: 11"W x 9.5"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 12.5"W x 10"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 1: 11"W x 9.5"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 2: 10.5"W x 12.5"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 1: 9"W x 5"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 2: 10.75"W x 5.5"H
34L
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura
Back Panel Material
Black: 1000D Cordura
Armor Grey + Black: 1000D Cordura
Ranger Green: 1000D Cordura
Java: 210D Cordura
Armor Grey: 210D Cordura
34L Dimensions: 12.5"W x 20.5"H x 9"D
34L Weight: 4.1 LBS
Laptop Compartment: 12"W x 18.5"H
External Slant Pocket: 11"W x 11"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 12.5"W x 12"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 1: 11"W x 11.5"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 2: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 1: 9"W x 5.5"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 2: 10"W x 5.5"H
40L
Built in the USA
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura
Back Panel Material
Black: 1000D Cordura
Ranger Green: 1000D Cordura
Wolf Grey: 1000D Cordura
Coyote Brown: 1000D Cordura
Dimensions: 12.5"W x 22”H x 9”D
Weight: 4.5 LBS
Laptop Compartment: 12"W x 19.5"H
External Slant Pocket: 11"W x 11"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 12.5"W x 13"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 1: 11.5"W x 14"H
Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 2: 12"W x 14"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 1: 11"W x 12"H
Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 2: 12"W x 13.5"H
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The GR2 - Cordura is a gray Special Forces backpack with multiple pockets and a top handle, displayed against a white background.
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The GR2 - Cordura backpack in gray is shown with its front compartment unzipped, revealing a mesh inner pocket, all set against a white background.
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Open black GR2 - Cordura ruck with a bold red interior reveals multiple pockets and compartments—an ideal travel backpack inspired by Special Forces, showcased on a clean white background.
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GORUCK Ranger Green rucksack interior with MOLLE webbing and orange lining for rucking gear
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GORUCK black backpack with padded straps, laptop compartment, and rugged design on black background
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GORUCK Black 40L rucksack open, showing mesh interior pockets on wooden surface
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GORUCK black rucksack open flat on rustic wood table, showing mesh interior compartments
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GORUCK black 40L rucksack open, showing interior mesh pockets and orange lining on wooden table
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GORUCK brown Cordura rucksack backpack with coyote tan accents on white background
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GORUCK brown rucksack open to show spacious interior, rugged Cordura fabric, and multiple pockets
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GORUCK brown Cordura rucksack with padded straps and reinforced back panel, outdoor gear
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A gray GR2 - Cordura rucksack with a front zip pocket and horizontal webbing straps stands upright on a white background—perfect as a Special Forces backpack or carry-on travel bag.
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GORUCK Armor Grey tactical rucksack with patch, MOLLE webbing, rugged design on black background
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GORUCK Armor Grey rucking backpack with laptop in back sleeve, durable padded straps
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GORUCK GR2 26L Ranger Green rucksack with rugged 1000D Cordura fabric front view
GORUCK GR2 34L Armor Grey tactical backpack with black webbing, durable rucking gear
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A man wearing sunglasses and carrying a GR2 travel backpack stands outside a building with glass doors displaying the "GORUCK" logo.
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A man with tattoos, sunglasses, a cap, and a GR2 travel backpack stands outside a building with glass doors.
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A tattooed person slips a laptop into a gray GR2 travel backpack, while a brown dog rests nearby on the ground.
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Tattooed hands place a phone into the front zippered pocket of the sleek gray GR2 travel backpack.
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GORUCK GR2 34L Armor Grey Black 1000D open rucksack with spacious compartments
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GORUCK GR2 34L Armor Grey Black 1000D rugged open backpack with internal MOLLE webbing
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GORUCK GR2 34L Armor Grey Black rugged backpack with MOLLE webbing, side view
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GORUCK GR2 34L backpack in armor grey and black, rugged padded straps, durable design
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The olive green GR2 - Cordura tactical backpack features MOLLE webbing and a brown GORUCK patch—ideal as a carry-on travel bag or for Special Forces use.
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The GR2 - Cordura in olive green features multiple zippers, MOLLE webbing, and a top handle. Stands upright and is ideal as a carry-on travel bag.
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The GR2 - Cordura backpack in olive green features multiple compartments, an inner mesh pocket, and ample storage—perfect as a carry-on travel bag for organized adventures.
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The olive green GR2 - Cordura backpack, inspired by Special Forces packs, is open to reveal its multiple compartments and pockets on a white background—ideal for use as a carry-on travel bag.
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Close-up of an olive green GR2 - Cordura ruck with a partially open zipper revealing a bright red interior pocket—the ideal Special Forces carry-on travel backpack.
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Side view of the olive green GR2 - Cordura backpack featuring multiple straps and a zippered compartment, perfect as a carry-on travel bag, shown on a white background.
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The GR2 - Cordura in olive green is shown from the back, featuring padded shoulder straps and a top handle—ideal as a Special Forces backpack or carry-on travel bag.
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GORUCK GR2 34L black rucksack with American flag patch, durable tactical backpack
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GORUCK GR2 34L black backpack with MOLLE webbing, rugged design for rucking gear
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GORUCK GR2 34L black rucksack with padded straps and durable 1000D Cordura fabric
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GORUCK GR2 34L black rucksack with open front compartment, durable tactical design
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GORUCK GR2 34L black rucksack with durable 1000D Cordura fabric and red interior
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The GR2 olive green Special Forces backpack features a USA flag patch and multiple zippered compartments, designed for travel carry-on use; displayed on a white background.
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Man wearing GORUCK Ranger Green 40L rucksack outdoors, showcasing durable rucking gear
GORUCK GR2 40L backpack in wolf gray, tactical rucksack with American flag patch front view
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GORUCK GR2 40L backpack in Wolf Gray, back view showing padded straps and durable design
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The GR2 USA - Cordura black travel backpack, packed with clothes, sits open on a rooftop with city buildings in the background.
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A man wearing a cap carries the GR2 USA - Cordura travel backpack while walking through a busy airport terminal in black and white.
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At night, a soldier wearing a helmet and large GR2 - Cordura backpack walks away, with gear attached to both helmet and uniform.
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GORUCK black 40L rucksack with open front panel, rugged Cordura 1000D, multiple pockets visible
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GORUCK black 40L rucksack open to show spacious interior with gear organization panel
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GORUCK black 40L rucksack side view, durable 1000D fabric, rugged outdoor backpack
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GORUCK black 40L tactical rucksack backpack with padded straps and rugged 1000D Cordura
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Tan GR2 - Cordura backpack featuring an American flag patch and multiple exterior webbing straps—rugged enough to serve as your ruck or a reliable carry-on travel bag.
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GORUCK Coyote Brown GR2 40L backpack with padded straps and durable rucking design
GR2
Regular price$375.00
Regular priceSale price$375.00
TSA CARRY ON COMPLIANT
GR2 is a suitcase on your back. Pack everything you need and it still fits in the overhead compartment.
Opens Flat
Makes it easier to to pack, organize, and find something when on the go. Special Forces medical rucks share a similar design.
BOMBPROOF LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
The separate compartment next to your back is extra reinforced to securely take a laptop into combat. Complete with a false bottom so your laptop won't even notice when you set your ruck down.
EXTRA PADDED STRAPS AND TOP HANDLE
Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably.
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE
2 large compartments for more organization. The inner compartment has 3 pockets and the outer compartment has 3 pockets and a built-in field pocket.
OUTER COMPARTMENT
The outer compartment has 4 internal pockets: 2 large mesh zippered pockets, 1 small go-to zippered pocket and 1 built-instead field pocket.
INNER COMPARTMENT
The inner compartment has 3 internal pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, one large mesh zippered pocket, and one small go-to zippered pocket.
Overall rating: 4.8112946 / 5 from 1452 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The GR2 Ballistic Nylon Cordura backpack is praised for its durable materials, excellent quality, and perfect fit. Customers appreciate its numerous compartments, pockets, and straps for organization and comfort. The size is often noted as ideal for travel, and the lifetime guarantee adds to its appeal.
"I was able to comfortably pack for a four day visit with my family and quite enjoyed the layout and numerous pockets." — Joshua
"Amazing quality, material, style and functionality." — Thomas P.
"Highest quality materials combined with the highest standards, set by the most exceptional soldiers in this world." — Jay E.
Reviews
Fantastic Travel Bag
"This is an extremely comfortable bag. I did not expect the load distribution to be so ideal out of the box. I love the staggered zipper layout in the first pocket. It helps so if you are in crowded areas with pickpockets you can hold documents and cash in a safe spot by zipping the outside to the bottom right and placing valuables to the left (or vice versa). This bag will most likely outlast my life on Earth. The quality is that remarkable."
— Kevin C. (5/5)
None can compare to GoRuck bags.
"This is an excellent GoRuck bags. I got 34L and 40L both Army Ranger colours. I love both of them. I can fit my hydration bladder in to my bag. This is my go bag when I’m travelling, hiking and biking."
— Ounkham M. (5/5)
Beach-bound from the Centurion Lounge
"Not quite “single-bag travel” since I also took the 2-compartment laptop bullet, but I greatly appreciated and benefited from the GR2’s capacity and organization features. It was far lighter to carry than I expected; however a backpack can be challenging when you’ve spent too much time under the sun! Not an issue when gate agents were pressuring passengers to check carry-ons at no cost (thank you (not!) Aeromexico). Might permanently switch from trolleys to the GR2 after I have this one customized, and might purchase a larger one too!"
— Roy (5/5)
Great bag. Hoping for easier/better zippers.
"I am hoping the zippers are much easier to open than on my waterproof GR2. Honestly, I didn’t really want to buy another one but the zippers are so tough on the waterproof GR2, it makes it painful for every day use. Other than that, the bag is fantastic. Big fan. I gave it to my son for a trip to Japan and he absolutely loved it. It’s a great bag. Well done."
— James P. (5/5)
Exceptional Quality GR2
"Quality gear as always. Under promise, over deliver. The GR2 is functionally brilliant. Pockets where they should be, zippers that don’t break. Easy access to all spaces. Beyond durable, it’s engineered to last. It’s not cheap. But it will last. But once cry once but you’ll be grateful you did. K. D. Class 45"
— Kip D. (5/5)
Love from S. Korea
"It is a great bag. I love it right away. It took about two weeks to get it in South Korea. That was the only hard part. I looking forward to many memories with GR2 bags. I am sure it will last forever."
— Wonki P. (5/5)
Excellent travel bag
"I am in the search for a perfect travel bag that is polyvalent. I think I found it. It is very well made, great fabric, strong stitching, heavy duty zippers. The design is close to perfect. The pockets are well though and the opening is convenient as you can lay the bag flat open it and access everything. The internal pockets are great to organize things. I really like the internal pockets have different opening direction. My favorite are the top pocket as they open toward the top of the bag which make access easy when you are in the plane and your bag is under the seat in front of you: you don’t need to move your bag out and you can still grab what you need by opening just the top. Internal mole webbing is nice but maybe not useful to every one. I use it with a carabiner to attach my keys and an inflatable neck pillow. The computer pocket is very accessible and seem to protect well. There is another pouch/ pocket inside the main compartment very good for tablet or second computer. It is a comfortable bag to carry even load as the straps are wide and very well positioned. Esthetics of the bag is great. I am not too much a fan of tactical look but this bag is discreet and does not have any flashy feature in the outside that screams tourist. The bag looks like an everyday bag and when traveling abroad it is good as you do not stand out. I used to have other brand and people can see you coming from a mile away. The external mole webbing is convenient and not so much visible. Capacity in 34l is plenty for most people. I love how the second compartment is designed. There is some kind of hinge/ fold at the bottom foam that fold the compartment or expend it automatically. So when not too load the bag is slim. You can load quite a bit of thing in this bag. Be careful as it might hurt get quite thick and tough to slide under front seat in a plane. The 34 l is perfect to fit side ways under seat in plane so you have room for your feet. Drawback is the belt: none come with the bag and you need to get one. I am not sure about the belt system sold by Go Rick. Seems pretty big. I made my own as I just need a belt to hold the bag when I am running a cross the airport to catch my plane (happened more than once). It is just a strap with special hook to latch on the molle webbing. Other drawback is the price, not cheap but it is a great value. Thinking about it I spent way more on all the different bag I tried over the years. With this one is buy once cry once type of deal. You get a lot for the price and if you plan on traveling or even everyday use , this bag is perfect. Almost a do it all. Worth the price. Nice touch is the logo Velcro patch: you can customize it and chose what to put. I also added a strap pouch for my phone access. I also changed the inside zipper pull for high visibility one: helps finding them in low visibility condition. I kept the black one outside."
— Fab (5/5)
Best bags around!
"Great backpack! Rugged, great organization, and big enough for gym workouts or as a large edc. I already have a GR1 21L, so this is just a great addition as a larger bag. Works great for military ops."
— Elena M. (5/5)
Shouldn't have waited
"I've been holding off on getting this one for over a year and finally bit the bullet. Wish I had done it a lot sooner. This was the perfect upgrade from my GR1 26L as my EDC pack"
— Tyler M. (5/5)
Fraudulent product information
"The product page has a video and a section about how brilliant it is with 210d Cordura on the back panels and straps yet the product doesn’t have these features. Rubbish."
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