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I\u2019ve been carrying the GoRuck GR1 for 8 years. I have one of the original versions with the mesh net in the main compartment that\u2019s slightly narrower and taller than the current generation. It\u2019s been on safari\u2019s, it\u2019s been in pitch meetings, it\u2019s been on a USO tour, it\u2019s been on the red carpet. We\u2019ve seen 11 countries together. I loved it. I still love it. BUT —<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For every day use, I was interested in something lighter. The overuse of molle straps and military looks in other bags ultimately was a trend that, for me, got old and sent me looking for something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was set on the DSPTCH Daypack and got it but for various reasons returned it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then I saw the Evergoods CPL24 bag on Kickstarter. It looked perfect. A bit of a gamble but the founders (one from Patagonia, other from GoRuck) seemed like they could deliver. They did…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an almost unbearable wait, I finally got the bag. AND IT’S GREAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excellent clean and discrete design, love the vertical front zipper \u2014 it just makes more sense so you aren\u2019t digging stuff from the bottom of a traditional pocket. I actually sought forever this bag with a vertical zipper I saw in Japan but alas could never figure out what it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the GR1\u2019s 1000D is bomb proof, I\u2019ve always been a fan of the 500D lightweight, refined feel. Plus, small details like strap wings to hold your laptop bag flat is genius. You can see their full set of features straight from the horses mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n