Originally Posted by
dulciusexasperis
No offense intended John Isaac, but that pack is like a kid's school bag. You simply can't compare it to any of the others that have been mentioned here. It's like comparing Kraft macaroni to a Delmonico's steak.
the GR1 is a bit too heavy, probably not quite as comfortable, and a bit too expensive given the other choices out there when considering the OP's requirements.
that said, i'm not sure if the analogy is apropos - equating the GR1 to Kraft macaroni does the GR1 a disservice. it's probably a good bag for certain use cases. personally, i would look at the 5.11 backpacks if i needed a 'tough' rucksack at half the goruck's price though admittedly the 5.11 warranty isn't quite as good.