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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • RobeOfTheMagiR
      RobeOfTheMagi
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      Hello,

      is there a good address to buy goruck bags from when you are based in Europe?

      I'm interested in the GR1 but I've never really seen it in person.

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      • GraemeG
        Graeme
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        Keus in France carry some of GORUCK bags.

        https://www.keus-store.com/en/brand/42-goruck

        GORUCK themselves have a Black Friday sale going on, so it might be worth going direct.

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        • RobeOfTheMagiR
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          Thank you Greame!

          Can any owners of GORUCK bags share their experience with the product? It really is a lot of money for an edc-bag in case of the GR1. I understand they use premium materials like 1000den Cordura (which was also used with my 120€ very old Bach Wizard).

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          • todyT
            tody
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            @RobeOfTheMagi I really like mine, but then again i have a totally overpriced special model, a carryology collab. got it through KEUS, they offered decent service.

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            • S
              Sage954
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              @RobeOfTheMagi
              My son has used a gr1 as a book bag for years. It takes a beating. Eventually got one for myself. Mostly a travel bag. They are tanks. Not a lot of frills but durable and an unbeatable warranty. The shoulder straps take a bit to break in and mold.

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              • Bill CB
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                @RobeOfTheMagi said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                Thank you Greame!

                Can any owners of GORUCK bags share their experience with the product? It really is a lot of money for an edc-bag in case of the GR1. I understand they use premium materials like 1000den Cordura (which was also used with my 120€ very old Bach Wizard).

                I’ve had the 21L(?) GR1 for about seven years. I use it a lot and it shows hardly any signs of wear apart from a little fading from sun exposure. As others have said, the features are fairly minimal but they are really well thought out. My only gripe is that there isn’t an external water bottle holder built in. I have the Goruck MOLLE water bottle pocket attachment but to be honest I find it annoying to fit and generally don’t bother with it. More importantly, you can get three 500ml beer bottles in the internal laptop sleeve!

                It is super comfortable when heavily loaded, did I mention beer bottles? If I go on holiday I always aim to take it as my only piece of luggage.

                Yes, it’s pricey, especially as an import, but “the quality remains when the price is forgotten”!

                Profile pic “The Gosport Queen”

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                • AnesthetistA
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                  Goruck has a pretty decent Black Friday deal right now if any one is interested

                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                  • chrisjohnnickC
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                    Got that GR1 in the mail. Loving the bag! Might pick up a field pocket in black whenever they become available again. My only real issue with the bag is I wish it had small side pockets on the outside, instead of the side molle straps. This bag replaced a made in USA Topo Designs cordura bag that I had, and I had gotten so used to the side pockets for a phone/pen/knife. Not a total dealbreaker, but just missing that.

                    Also trying to find some good velcro patches. None of the ones I'm really seeing online are my vibe. Any suggestions on where to get some good ones?

                    Wants List:
                    IHSH-20-Red, XL
                    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSW-45 Black, M
                    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                    IH-777S-SB size 32
                    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                    • GilesG
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                      Buy one of these and apply velcro to the reverse. That's what I'm going to do......

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • chrisjohnnickC
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                        Made an XHS morale patch for my Goruck from hem cutoff scraps.

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                        Wants List:
                        IHSH-20-Red, XL
                        IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                        IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                        IHSW-45 Black, M
                        IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                        IH-777S-SB size 32
                        IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          Shit, I need one of those.....

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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                            Google:
                            What is the purpose of a morale patch?
                            A morale patch is a military ornamental insignia with humorous images and expressions. They can be used as identification with a particular unit, such as a division or brigade, and are designed to build an esprit de corps with military personnel.

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • AnesthetistA
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                              That’s really well done, I’m impressed!

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                              • T4920T
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                                @chrisjohnnick brings to mind the flag of Thailand, which is apt considering their affinity for selvedge denim.

                                “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                                • chrisjohnnickC
                                  chrisjohnnick
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                                  Yea, these days In civilian circles, "morale patch" typically just refers to patches with velcro backing. I’ve found it challenging to find designs that aren’t overly political, heavily geared toward gun enthusiasts/militia types, or filled with immature slogans or phrases. So decided to make my own subtle "iykyk" one.

                                  @Giles I may have enough to make one more if ya need one! If not XHS, I know I've got some 21oz and 17oz floating around.

                                  Wants List:
                                  IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                  IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                  IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                  IHSW-45 Black, M
                                  IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                  IH-777S-SB size 32
                                  IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                  • chrisjohnnickC
                                    chrisjohnnick
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                                    @T4920 Hadn't noticed that! I kept thinking of the Chicago flag (minus the stars) while making it.

                                    Wants List:
                                    IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                    IHSW-45 Black, M
                                    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                    IH-777S-SB size 32
                                    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      That’s amazing work.

                                      Agreed most patches are too tryhard wannabe GI Joe or something egregious like a totenkopf. This makes a statement, bucks the tacti-cool poseurhood, and looks great. Bravo!

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        @chrisjohnnick said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                                        @Giles I may have enough to make one more if ya need one! If not XHS, I know I've got some 21oz and 17oz floating around.

                                        That is very kind. But we can make them here.

                                        Mind if we steal your design for RELOVE patches?

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • chrisjohnnickC
                                          chrisjohnnick
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                                          @Giles Don’t mind at all! Go for it!

                                          Wants List:
                                          IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                          IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                          IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                          IHSW-45 Black, M
                                          IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                          IH-777S-SB size 32
                                          IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            Morale is much less cumbersome 🙂

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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