Ranger Green
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol
Gear Patrol
GORUCK GR1
GORUCK GR1
GORUCK GR1
GORUCK GR1
GORUCK GR1
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Wolf Grey
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Hot Pink
Black
Black
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Ranger Green
Black
Allegiance Flag
Steel
Everglades Camo
Frogskin Camo
Ranger Green + Black
Green Beret Green
Multicam
Alpine Multicam
Multicam
Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey
Black Multicam
Multicam
Dark Sea Blue + Armor Grey
Black + Gold
Navy + Gold
Green Beret Green
Everglades Camo
Coyote
Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey
Black Multicam
Dark Sea Blue + Armor Grey
Black + Gold
Navy + Gold
Frogskin Camo
Hot Pink
Gear Patrol
Multicam
GORUCK GR1
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Ranger Green + Black
Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey
Black Multicam
Black + Gold
Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey
Black Multicam
Black + Gold

GORUCK GR1

$335.00

From Baghdad to NYC

Proven to Special Forces standards, GR1 is GORUCK's flagship rucksack and synonymous with the best of American Manufacturing. Each GR1 is built to last and comes with the Scars Lifetime Guarantee.


The GORUCK GR1 has proven itself the world over including at thousands of GORUCK Events as the greatest rucksack ever built. That’s why any change, any modification of any kind is a huge deal, requiring extensive testing and a strong why. In this case, four years of testing a new fabric (210D CORDURA® ) for the back panel.

We have used this fabric on the Rucker’s back panel since 2020, we see no failure through our Scars Lifetime Guarantee Department — but we see a lot of upside. It’s more versatile to wear with travel shirts like Merino Wool or tank-tops. Hell, you can even wear it shirtless if that’s your thing. After all of this data and usage of 210D on the back panel and under the straps, we have now updated GR1 — our flagship rucksack, Built in the USA — and this is our first significant update to GR1. You’re going to like it better because it’s even more versatile now, no matter how you plan to use it. And we hope you use it hard, and all over the world.


  • Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle (featured on 21L Black, Ranger Green)
  • 210D Back Panel and Shoulder Straps: Zero abrasion on fabric and skin. All-new 210D HT (High Tenacity) CORDURA® on the back panel and underside of the shoulder straps doesn't irritate skin or chew up apparel.
  • Opens Flat making it easier to pack and organize
  • Extra Padded Shoulder straps and top handle to carry heavier loads more comfortably
  • YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord
  • Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle (featured on Hot Pink)
  • Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back is extra reinforced and has a false bottom so that when you set your ruck down, your laptop won't even notice
  • A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably
  • Multiple Pockets: 3 internal pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, 1 large mesh zippered pocket, and 1 small go-to pocket
  • External Slant Pocket: 1 external slant pocket for quick access to keys snacks, and other small items
  • MOLLE Attachments: 3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want
  • Rainproof: Our rucks are highly water resistant aka rainproof
  • Perfect Travel Size: TSA Compliant and fits under the seat in front of you
  • Scars Lifetime Guarantee: The best guarantee on the market
  • Overbuilt in the USA

21L Dimensions: 11.5"W x 18"H x 5.5"D
21L Weight: 2.8 LBS
26L Dimensions: 12"W x 20"H x 6.75"D
26L Weight: 3.1 LBS
Primary Material: 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel and Shoulder Straps
Laptop Protection (21L): Fits most 15" laptops
Laptop Protection (26L): Fits most 16" laptops
External Slant Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 10"H / 26L: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Internal Elastic Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 10"H / 26L: 11.5"W x 11"H
Internal Mesh Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 10"H / 26L: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
Internal Cordura Pocket: 21L: 11"W x 6"H / 26L: 11.5"W x 6"H


All GORUCK built gear, apparel, and footwear comes with a Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Select Color
Size

  • Black

  • Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey

  • Multicam

  • Black + Gold

  • Navy + Gold

  • Everglades Camo

  • Coyote

  • Hot Pink

  • Black Multicam

  • Dark Sea Blue + Armor Grey

  • Green Beret Green

  • Black

  • Black Frogskin + Wolf Grey

  • Multicam

  • Black + Gold

  • Navy + Gold

  • Everglades Camo

  • Hot Pink

  • Black Multicam

  • Dark Sea Blue + Armor Grey

  • Ranger Green

  • Alpine Multicam

  • Wolf Grey

  • Green Beret Green

Frequently bought with

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OPENS FLAT

SPECIAL FORCES GRADE MATERIALS

BUILT IN THE USA

Makes it easier to pack, organize, and find something when on the go. Special Forces medical rucks share a similar design.

1000 Denier Cordura is the preferred material for all Special Forces Rucks because it is resistant to the rigors of everything, including war. It's tried and tested.

The GR1 backpack is proudly American-made, built right here at home using GORUCK construction techniques proven by Special Forces soldiers in the harshest environments on planet earth.

GORUCK GR1 Rucksack Open
GORUCK GR1 Special Forces Rucksack
GORUCK GR1 Made in USA

3 INTERIOR POCKETS

FRAME SHEET FOR ADDED STABILITY

MOLLE ATTACHMENTS

3 internal pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, 1 large mesh zippered pocket, and 1 small go-to pocket.

A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably.

3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want.

GORUCK GR1 Rucksack Open
GORUCK GR1 Special Forces Rucksack
GORUCK GR1 Made in USA

PADDED STRAPS & HANDLE

RAINPROOF

SILENT ZIPPER PULLS

Shoulder straps and top handle are extra padded to carry heavier loads more comfortably.

Our rucks are highly water resistant aka rainproof.

YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord.

BOMBPROOF LAPTOP COMPARTMENT

The separate compartment next to your back is extra reinforced to securely take a laptop into combat.

ZERO ABRASION ON FABRIC & SKIN

It has taken us over a decade to find a way to make the best rucksack of all time, GR1, even better. We added all-new 210D HT (High Tenacity) CORDURA® on the back panel and underside of the shoulder straps that doesn't irritate skin or chew up apparel (looking at you, merino wool).

GR1 Explained

Any change, any modification of any kind is a huge deal to us, requiring extensive testing and a strong why. In this case, four years of testing a new fabric (210D CORDURA® ) for the back panel was warranted.

Watch the video to learn more.

GR1 ORIGINS

BAGHDAD X NYC

Jason McCarthy was living on his buddy’s couch in NYC with all his deployment gear, trying to figure out how to transition from the military world he missed to the civilian world he was in. He poured his heart into what became GR1 because it felt like he was building a bridge he desperately needed to cross in his life. To honor his roots but still look forward.

READ THE BLOG

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