tldr; GR1's bigger brother. 34-40L of indestructible travel capacity. Overkill? Maybe. Regrets? Never.
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“I know but it's worth every penny, USA made, lifetime warranty and still looks brand new after five years of constant abuse. I live out of this thing, so it has to hold up and serves as my house since I don't have one, so totally justifiable. Also functional in it's protection, expandable utilizing molle and fits in every overhead bin and under seats of most major airlines. Comfortable, fits like a glove and stays with me, no sliding around. BONUS: Makes a great foot rest as it sits upright on the floor. PACKING LIST Luggage: * GoRuck GR2 34L(padded pockets) * Pelican 1560 Hard Case(tools) Electronics: * iPhone 11 Pro(main) Verizon * iPhone 11(international SIM) backup * Verizon MiFi Wireless Hotspot * 2015 MacBook Pro 15" * Magic Mouse(Bluetooth) * Stock chargers for all(bricks/cables) * 1Tb thumb drive * AirPods Pro * Rechargeable Vape Pen * Mini Maglite I don't travel with battery backups due to weight and never needed one. Stay away from the gimmicky stuff. Dopp Kit: * Tweezer Man Nail Clippers * Tweezer Man Tweezers * Tweezer Man Scissors * Cologne(travel size) * Deodorant(travel size) * Aleve(travel size) * Benadryl(travel size) * Foam Earplugs(one set) * Isopropyl Alcohol Pads * Gauze Pads * Mach 3 Razor(one replacement blade) * Comb * ChapStick(original) * Aquaphor * Eyedrops Basics: * Toothbrush * Toothpaste * Cotton Swabs * Qtips * Bandaids * Sewing Kit Hotels provide this and restock as I go. Use whatever shampoo is offered. Clothes: * (2) Jeans, one on person * (2) Oxfords, one on person * (4) T-shirt's(short s.) * (2) T-shirt's(long s.) * (1) Lightweight Cashmere Hoodie * (1) Puff Jacket * (1) Wool Hoodie * (1) Pair of Socks * (1) Sperry's, on person * (1) Leather Belt, on person * (5) Pairs of boxer briefs(one on person) * (1) Board shorts Personal Items: * Wallet, on person * Passport * Checks * Stamps * International Papers * Southwest Drink Coupons * Sunglasses * BIC Lighter * Guitar Pick * Travel Reciepts * Pen * Gum * Work Badge * Lucky Coin Much hasn't changed over the years.”
“I just preordered an Evergoods CPL28 for September delivery. I also have a gr1 and gr2 but wanted something a bit less tactical with more organization. My other options were a Tom Bihn Synik but I returned it because the look just wasn’t for me. I was also super interested in a TAD Axiom 24 but they’re out of stock and I emailed TAD and they said they had no plans to make that model again. The AER Tech and Travel bags were also high on my list but the Evergoods won out for me.”
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