I came close to buying this bag a few times. They decreased the price and started contacting a few RU-vidrs because sales did not go as expected. It's a great bag but I think with Goruck now offering a quick access pocket and a bit more internal organization on their bags Huckberry/ TBB had no choice but to offer this much cheaper. It's a great bag for the price but if TBB was smart and even if they spent $30 they could add a QAP and more internal organization and they would have a great bag. Cheers.
@@skipper4114 GR adding the QA pocket is a very new development. Consumers have been asking for it for years. And they simply ignored them. I do not have a newer GR1, but I do want a 26L version again because of the finally added QA pocket. The hat being said, while both bags are pretty similar, they have different car usages. The TBB bag is more weather proof, and is intended to also be a sleeper camera bag. And the more technical materials add to the cost. And as someone who LOVES 500d/ 1000d bags ( and prefers them over any tech fabric), the X-PAC/ 500d faced material is really nice. And the harness is far more comfortable that a GR1. I don’t want to sound like I am bashing GR. As I do really love their packs. I haven’t bought a new GR1 in a few years due to their many lacks in QC and interest in doing more colabs and creating useless products than listening to their consumers (ie QA pocket). But they seem to me getting back to their old ways and finally added said QA pocket. A slick GR 1 would look nice in my lineup!… as long as there is a QA pocket that is.
@@jeffgrantMEDIA I agree with you. I just ordered a 26L slick with the quick access pocket. I know may sell my new Slate grey 26L Heritage. I have too many Gorucks and Evergoods bags so I need to sell off a few. But one thing I do like about the new Ripstop Robic fabric is that its great for Travel as its much lighter. As much as I like the 1000d its too heavy and overbuilt for my use. One thing I do love about TBB is the luggage pass through. EG understands this yet Goruck does not. Cheers.
Goruck started adding the QAP because of CT Tactical. It used to be a SCARS option but they stopped offering it there because it was a pain in the ass to add after the fact which I understand.
@@ChadCesaro I found it funny that customers have been asking GR for a QA pocket for YEARS, and they only added it as an up charge option via SCARS. Ultimately ending this options because they basically had to deconstruct the bag to add the pocket. Customers still asked for it, but instead GR made $700 GRnade that no one asked for (and yes I know the standard ones are about $150). Then they ultimately added the pocket because they were losing sales to a competitor who gave the consumers what they wanted. I'm happy they finally added the pocket to the bag, but man I wish they added it a few years ago.
I agree! That is the reason I never picked up a Heritage GR1. The black 26L is currently on sale for"X-Mas in July" for only $299.... and I really considered it seeing as it is normally $425. But summer trips require capital! But I digress, GR has cranked their prices while lowering their QC standards. But when you get a good bag, it's a lifer. I have beat the hell out of several of them, including a sandbag, and they still fetch a high price on the second-hand market. So even a used, these bags are pricey, but still about on par with other high-end bags. I have spent $300-$400 on other bags from other brands in the past.
@@jeffgrantMEDIA I mean I don't doubt they are tough (they better be!) but do I really beat up a simple backpack that much? These aren't large enough for a backpacking trip and they lack a real frame so I wouldn't load it up with much weight. Just, $500 is absolutely insane. Then again they are still in business so enough people can justify the price. I wanted to get back in to rucking so I looked at them. They just seem a little cultish to me. But hey, in the end I don't judge someone for getting one.
@@adamkreuz9068 There is CERTAINLY a cult following to GR unlike another bag brand out there. I would say they are the Apple of the backpack world. Something new comes out, and they buy it. I personally love the simplicity of the bags (except the Rucker 4.0. That took away all the simple, yet usefully parts of the 3.0). You can probably snag a Rucker 3.0 for a fair price, or do the eBay game. Deals can be found, but they take time.
