GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA

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Let’s take a look at the GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack.

If you are looking for a smaller rucksack/backpack for your EDC or daily essentials, the GORUCK GRO is the perfect pack. It is a brilliant pack that fits a laptop of up to 13″, an iPad, batteries, and a few extras for a day of hiking. It is also rigid, reliable, and minimalist, yet ready to face any challenge.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA worn by an athlete
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA worn by an trainee – The GORUCK GRO thrives while traveling the world, rucking, and anywhere else you decide to take it. This pack is exceptionally well made in the USA, and is perfect for EDC and daily essentials. It protects a laptop with confidence and comes with the Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

The GR0 – only from GORUCK:

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA (Black) The GRO comes in a minimalist yet solid style weighing 1.95 LBS. It uses 1000D Cordura as its primary material made with high tensile strength fibers that will resist long term wear.

GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – Overview

The GRO is one of the original three rucks of GORUCK, derived from GR1 but made for smaller frames and essentials. Extremely made well in the USA, the GORUCK GRO is efficient, compact, reliable, and rugged, prepared to confront demanding activities. This pack opens flat, making it easier to pack and organize, and it has extra padded shoulder straps and a top handle, so you can carry heavier loads more comfortably.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA side view
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA side view (GORUCK GR0 16L)

Though small, GRO has a bombproof laptop compartment next to your back that is extra strengthened and has a false bottom so your laptop won’t be noticed when you set your ruck down. This pack has numerous pockets for more organization—one sizeable elastic pocket, one large mesh zippered pocket, and one small go-to pocket. There is also another external slant pocket for easy access to small items like keys, snacks, etc.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA interior molle
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA interior MOLLE GORUCK GR0 16L)

This pack has two rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing for customization. Rucking in the rain will not be a concern because the GRO is rainproof. It also uses YKK zippers with silent, glove-friendly zipper pulls made from parachute 550 cord. Because it is TSA Compliant, this pack has the perfect size for traveling and can be placed under the seat in front of you without restricting your feet.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA laptop sleeve
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA laptop sleeve GORUCK GR0 16L)

GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – In Summary

That’s our close-up look at GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack.

The GORUCK GRO thrives while traveling the world, rucking, and anywhere else you decide to take it. This pack is exceptionally well made in the USA, and is perfect for EDC and daily essentials. It protects a laptop with confidence and comes with the Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Looking for more options? Check out these other great products: Rucker with Camo Interior GR1 Heritage from GORUCK More products from GORUCK.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA challenge
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA challenge GORUCK GR0 16L)

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GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA worn by athletes
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA worn by athletes GORUCK GR0 16L)

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