GORUCK GR0

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Looking for a smaller rucksack? The GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack is only 16L (Liters).

Smaller but in every way tougher, the GORUCK GR0 is made to rock your day hike or any day activity. The craftsmanship of this ruck will tell it will last for a long time and stand up to whatever abuse the gym, mountains, cities, and jungles throw at it.

GORUCK GR0 - The GORUCK GRO is a solid, compact, and efficient rucksack made for rucking, hiking, working, and other daily activities. It comes in 16L capacity and can fit your essentials, EDC, and some extras you need for the day. Its durability is backed with GORUCK’s Scars Lifetime Guarantee.
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA

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

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA (Black)  This rucksack measures 11.5 inches (W) x 16.5 inches (H) x 4.25 inches (D) and weighs 1.95 LBS. It is made from 1000D Cordura with laptop protection for laptops of up to 13 inches. It's so small, it only has two rows of exterior MOLLE.

GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – Overview

GR1 is the toughest rucksack ever built. Now make it smaller, and you get the GORUCK GR0. It was previously known as the Echo and is made for smaller frames and minimalist EDC. GORUCK GR is compact, robust, efficient, and confidently protects a laptop. It has three internal pockets—one large elastic pocket, one large mesh zippered pocket, and one small go-to pocket. Known to GORUCK rucks is their ability to open flat for easier packing and organizing. This is expected of GRO, as well as the multiple pockets it holds.

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

It also has one external slant pocket for quick access to keys, snacks, and other small items. Going from work to rucking is possible, especially if you have a laptop with a Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back. It is extra-reinforced and has a false bottom so that when you set your ruck down, your laptop won’t even notice.

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

This rucksack is also highly water resistant, with two rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing for customization. It utilizes the YKK zippers with silent, glove-friendly zipper pulls made from parachute 550 cord. It is TSA Compliant and can fit well under the seat in front of you while leaving enough room for your feet.

GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA full front
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA full front (GORUCK)

GORUCK GR0 Compact Rucksack – In Summary

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

The GORUCK GR0 is a solid, compact, and efficient rucksack made for rucking, hiking, working, and other daily activities. It comes in 16L capacity and can fit your essentials, EDC, and some extras you need for the day. Its durability is backed with GORUCK’s Scars Lifetime Guarantee.

Looking for more options? Check out these other great products:

Go bigger with the GR1 – such as the GORUCK GR1 now in Black Multicam.

For fitness, we recommend the GORUCK Rucker 4 – it’s tough and affordable.

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GORUCK GR0 - 16L Compact Rucksack - Made in the USA with dogs
GORUCK GR0 – 16L Compact Rucksack – Made in the USA with dogs (GORUCK)

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

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