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Best praise vs top criticism for GORUCK GR1
“I can’t speak for the anything other than my GR1 (which I got before production moved from the US). I’ve had it for about 6 years now and I’ve really put it through its paces. It literally looks the same as the day I bought it. From my understanding, the GoRuck aesthetic is intentional. They’re meant to be durable, high quality bags but be plain enough looking. No frills. No pomp. I like it this way. It doesn’t look expensive and for me and my travels it means it’s not putting a large target on me and my stuff for potential thieves or pickpockets.”
“I really don’t know. Everything about the Mystery Ranch is better, especially the straps. The GoRuck is not worth anywhere near what it costs in my opinion. I’m not sure what the MR warranty is and I’ve never had to use the GoRuck warranty so maybe the difference is there? But still the GR1 goes for $325 now and I’ve picked up the UA for only $125.”
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