This version of GORUCK’s GR2 is built in the USA and designed to carry everything you need and still slip into the overhead bin. The signature feature here is the 40-liter size in the “USA – Cordura” version: tough 1000D outer fabric with extra 210D HT Cordura on the back panel and shoulder strap undersides so nothing digs into your clothes or your skin.
The GORUCK GR2 USA bag opens flat—think suitcase style—which means you’re not digging for stuff in a cramped top compartment. On the practicality side: there’s a bomb-proof laptop compartment that lies close to your back and has a false bottom so your device stays safe even when you drop the bag. Two large main compartments give you solid organization, with multiple internal pockets—mesh zippered, elastic, go-to zip pockets—and an outer field pocket for easy access to your “must-grab” items.
Add in padded shoulder straps and a top handle built to handle heavier loads, and the GORUCK GR2 USA becomes more than just travel gear—it’s a daily carry option for someone who expects more from their backpack.
If you prefer gear that looks rugged but doesn’t over-promise, and you value American manufacturing plus serious utility, this backpack might just be the one you put through the ringer for years.
Price: $450
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