GORUCK has a well-earned reputation for making buy-it-for-life, legendarily durable gear. From their choice of materials, to their attention to details, to their uncompromising commitment to quality, if you want a backpack that will stand the test of time you should buy yourself a GORUCK.
With the release of this XPAC version of the GR2, though, GORUCK has really outdone themselves on the durability front.
XPAC is unique as a fabric because instead of being woven, it’s laminated—meaning that layer after layer of high-tensile polyester are glued together, creating the toughest and most water-resistant fabric out there. It’s a material that’s now most commonly used for high-speed boat racing sails, if that gives you any idea of how reliable it is.
The backpack design is all traditional GORUCK here, with their signature “bombproof” laptop compartment, heavy-duty padded straps, clamshell opening, and American-made construction.
Price: $555
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