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    • goosehdG
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      @tody @Graeme TBH, I wasn’t going to make the purchase because of the price. Not having a GORUCK bag before this one, I considered that this purchase to be a leap of faith. When I saw @Anesthetist pull the trigger, I felt just a little more comfortable completing the purchase.

      Is this the best bag in the world and the last I’ll ever own…probably not. Is it a cool bag with a lot of potential…definitely.

      Will I get another bag in the future…only time will tell.

      I’m to a point where I have bags for different purposes, and bags that work and don’t work for those purposes. Will I sell bags currently in my collection…probably not.

      Will this bag fill a niche…yes.

      Probably useless information, but I’m being honest and trying to help.

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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      • GraemeG
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        @goosehd I like the pack because of its crazy backstory, and it hasn't been made too complicated. Plus, my faithful Samurai backpack (thanks @Filthy2123ozjunkie) lost a strap last year, and I could do with a replacement.

        Samurai Denim backpack

        I was, still am, very tempted by the Sattlerei Mathias Steinhauser packs. But they're reassuringly expensive.

        Sattlerei Mathias Steinhauser backpack

        The ULA Ultra Dragonfly looks a similar design to the GR1, being a panel loader with a few external pockets. Carryology reviewed it, and the fact that it's a simple bag appeals. It's the right size, but currently unavailable.

        ULA Ultra Dragonfly

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        • endoE
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          si tacuisses

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          • GraemeG
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            I gave my FCK NZS sticker to my goddaughter, who stuck it onto her guitar.

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            • endoE
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              Good girl.

              si tacuisses

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              • AnesthetistA
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                Nice kit @endo I have the same hard case and love it but it is a real attention getter.

                IG: bluehandsslim

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                • todyT
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                  @goosehd @Graeme I couldn't resist the pressure and got the 21L at KEUS. Under 800 incl. shipping - that might even have been cheaper than getting them on the US store!

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                  • AnesthetistA
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                    Well done and welcome to the club!

                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                    • AnesthetistA
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                      @Graeme those Steinhauser pieces are impressive, especially like their small leather goods. I am a sucker for a horseshoe coin case and theirs is so well done, I could see myself falling for it.

                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                      • GraemeG
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                        @Anesthetist he's got an Instagram account if you need more temptation in your life...

                        https://www.instagram.com/sattlereisteinhauser/

                        The horseshoe coin case does look lovely.

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Just ordered a Rofmia Daypack v 2 when I happened to notice they’re in stock. I do not need this bag but a certain change coming makes me want something slightly less… bulky? Mil spec? I can’t say techy… than my beloved Defy VX VerBockel. I opted for Daypack over Backpack because my roomy VerBockel can suit the former use case and I feel this is a justifiable gap to fill even though I have a suitable Briggs & Riley laptop daypack.

                          Gonna be a long 1-2 week wait, I’ve had my eye on this bag for a long time.

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            Thanks @mclaincausey for yet another brand I have to watch 😂 That bag reminds me a bit of my Evergoods Phoenix which is like a Goruck mixed with a Nomin. I like it 😀

                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              Hehe I’ll post a review when she lands for you @Anesthetist and @Graeme

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • AnesthetistA
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                                Took the Samurai for a hike at the zoo and I like how the GR-1 rides high and tight on my shoulders. The straps are pretty stiff but that’s a Goruck given.
                                On the bright side, the fabric is starting to show some bumps and bruises and I imagine it will look great with more wear.

                                IG: bluehandsslim

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  The Rofmia Daypack V2 has landed.

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                                  Let’s put some electronics in the outer chamber. When I’m using the battery, it has long cables and I could route them from here or one of the water bottle pockets to devices charging.

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                                  Ok next a notebook and a shell. Note the zippered compartments here for other knickknacks.

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                                  Laptop and bulky sunglasses.

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                                  Looks good!

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                                  Horsehide details and the third zip on the main compartment makes it easy to retrieve my shell from the bottom of the pack when the bag is slung off my right shoulder.

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                                  The thing is really tiny but easily fits what I need it to for a dressier business bag than my single travel Defy VerBockel. I love it. It feels good to wear. I’m over the moon!

                                  One advisory note, if you have greater than a 42” chest the chest strap may not make it especially if you layer. Easily replaced though.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • steelworkerS
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                                    @Graeme said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                                    @Anesthetist he's got an Instagram account if you need more temptation in your life...

                                    https://www.instagram.com/sattlereisteinhauser/

                                    The horseshoe coin case does look lovely.

                                    thanks for that detour @Graeme 😉 The rucksack , the whole deal

                                    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                    Well, I have others.

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                                    • NikN
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                                      That thing is very cool @mclaincausey

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        @Anesthetist and @mclaincausey they're both cool bags. Keus still have a few of the bigger GoRucks in (and I'm tempted), whilst my chest is definitely too big for the chest strap on the Rofmia.

                                        @steelworker I agree, his work looks fantastic.

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                                        • todyT
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                                          Touchdown of the GR1 today. I'm impressed, it's fairly heavy as mentioned before. I like the denim, but I will need to get used to how high it sits on my back. I guess that will prove to be comfortable in the long run, but for now it is fairly unusual.

                                          In other news, I'm getting a leather briefcase made for work (I'm a lawyer). Met the guy behind this business on the Heritage Post (the magazine) trade show last year: https://siegmundundfritz.de/

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                                          • goosehdG
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                                            @tody That bag is gorgeous!! Please post when you get your bag being created...

                                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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