Luggage Bags and Packs

[Finkster]

^^  Sounds perfect … Now I want this bag

[Graeme]

@Seul that looks a really nice bag. It looks like your nerves about it not living up to expectations were misplaced.

Unfortunately it wouldn't work for me as I'm a teetotaller.

[madmonday]

great write up @Seul

nice flashlight & it should be good till the end of the world

[Chris]

@Graeme:

@Seul that looks a really nice bag. It looks like your nerves about it not living up to expectations were misplaced.

Unfortunately it wouldn't work for me as I'm a teetotaller.

Extra space for flashlights. Problem solved.

[Seul]

You can't pass on a 1€ Wall-E flashlight… Plus: flashlights save lives...

[Giles]

My new messenger….

[tmg]

Can't imagine it'll look that pristine for long [emoji3]
Very nice bag though, and if I was looking for a smart bag, that would definitely be a contender

[Anesthetist]

Nice one Giles. I have one of their earlier backpacks and it is holding up well. I cant say breaking in well since that will probably take another couple of years. I am glad you did a collab with them, they definitely fit in well with IH.

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[veloaudio]

Nice G. I like that a lot. I look forward to see more pics.

[Finn666]

an "inside the bag" pic would be great?!;) @Giles

[Finkster]

^agreed … show us the innards 

[Giles]

[Finkster]

Gorgeous bag … thx

[Dion]

Love that brown colour!

[David_pll]

Been looking at a new bag, the GR-1 has taken my interest and the more I look at it the more I want it.

I can't really go wrong with it, can I?

[Graeme]

Topo Designs have just launched the Mountain Daypack, which is a similar design to the GR1.

The Span Daypack is also a zip front style, but a touch smaller.

Topo's bags seem pretty well made. I don't know how they compared to Goruck's build quality, but they're using similar materials so would expect a similar level of durability. Besides, we're not (generally) hanging out in war zones, so our bags are not that mission critical.

[veloaudio]

GR1 is a great bag (so is the GR2 BTW). My only complaint is that they are heavy. However, they are definitely bombproof.

[Anesthetist]

@veloaudio:

GR1 is a great bag (so is the GR2 BTW). My only complaint is that they are heavy. However, they are definitely bombproof.

Totally agree. I recently sold my Radio Ruck after using it for about 2 years. It served me well and probably would for years to come. I only sold it because I bought a Thrux Lawrence. One thing that did irritate me was that the black nylon always looks dusty even when new. Minor qualm I know!

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[Graeme]

GoRuck now offer the Rucker, which is a stripped down version of the GR1. If I was in the market for one of their packs, that's what I'd go for.

[tmg]

I've used my GR1 as my general purpose work/travel bag for the last year, and it's excellent - carrying the essentials of laptop, notebook, iPad, phones, pens, cables, raincoat and a bottle of water with ease. In fact the main selling point for me, and the reason that I like it so much, is how well it carries the weight - my work laptop is a heavy old brick and numerous other rucksacks and messenger bags that I'd tried previously were unable to disguise that fact and by the end of my regular 2hr+ commute I was always aware of the load that I was carrying.

Once the GR1 is on my back it feels very secure and the weight melts away, allowing me to focus on the more important tasks of navigating through the hordes to get on/off trains/tubes/planes.

The front panel opening is also great and allows me to pack well and access stuff easily, but I do use a mix of Goruck and Eagle Creek pouches to help organise all the bits and pieces.

I'm seriously considering buying the GR2 as a 1 bag solution for work trips shorter than 4 days