Guerrilla X
Every special project needs a spark. Something to be the inspiration from which all decisions branch off and grow from. Considering Jason’s history in the Special Forces, we began exploring the theme of ‘warriors’ of different places and times, some historical, some purely fiction. And then we began to imagine our very own. But who would this character be? For this, we wanted something to make an epic splash that would ripple the space-time continuum.
So “the future” was chosen. And soon after, ‘Guerrilla X’ was born.
Guerrilla X is a fictional warrior from hundreds of years in the future. Their combat zone is a star field. Maybe from this timeline, maybe from another. Little is known of their origin. Or where their technology came from. But when the name of their battalion is spoken out loud, it echoes far across the galaxy.
Features:
- Built from strong, abrasion resitant, but lightweight Dyneema
- LoVis exterior with HighVis Interior to provide contrast to find items easier, especially in the dark.
- Quick access top pocket
- Opens Flat making it easier to pack and organize.
- Extra Padded Shoulder straps and top handle to carry heavier loads more comfortably.
- Perfect Travel Size: TSA Compliant and fits under the seat in front of you.
- YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord.
- Bombproof Laptop Compartment next to your back is extra reinforced and has a false bottom so that when you set your ruck down, your laptop won't even notice.
- A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably.
- Multiple Pockets: 3 internal pockets: 1 large elastic pocket, 1 large mesh zippered pocket, and 1 small go-to pocket and sunglasses pocket.
- External Slant Pocket: 1 external slant pocket for quick access to keys snacks, and other small items.
- MOLLE Attachments: 3 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR1 how you want.
- Limited edition, laser-etched, titanium 'Guerrilla X' morale patch.
- SCARS Warranty.
- Rainproof: Our rucks are highly water resistant aka rainproof.
- Perfect Travel Size: TSA Compliant and fits under the seat in front of you
Specifications:
21L
- Dimensions: 11.5"W x 18"H x 5.5"D
- Weight: 2.4 LBS
- External Slant Pocket: 11"W x 10"H
- Internal Elastic Pocket: 11"W x 10"H
- Internal Mesh Pocket: 11"W x 10"H
- Internal Cordura Pocket: 11"W x 6"H
26L
- Dimensions: 12"W x 20"H x 6.75"D
- Weight: 2.7 LBS
- External Slant Pocket: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
- Internal Elastic Pocket: 11.5"W x 11"H
- Internal Mesh Pocket: 11.5"W x 12.5"H
- Internal Cordura Pocket: 11.5"W x 6"H
- Primary Material: Dyneema CT9Hw6/blkwov6
- Laptop Protection: Up to 16"
- Hidden Top-Handle Pocket: 9"W x 4.5"D
High-performance Dyneema® Material
Dyneema® is simply just a tiny synthetic fiber. One of the first practical uses included body armor that could stop bullets from a Kalashnikov. But it’s not all about strength. What’s particularly unique about Dyneema® is the combination of strength with softness and flexibility (it even floats on water). Applications for Dyneema® now range from cut-resistant gloves to safer winch ropes and lighter trawler nets.
Titanium Morale Patch
Designed by legend Dan Matsuda and built by Marc Mummert of Mummert Knives. Expertly laser-etched, laser-colored, and laser-cut titanium Velcro-backed patch, a very first for both GORUCK and for Carryology.A Fabric from the Future
What’s the most futuristic high-performance material on earth… that we can actually attain today? Liquid nano titanium particles were obviously out. Of course, it had to be Dyneema. We hit up our friends at DSM and scheduled a video call with experts from their R&D laboratory. Driving home the importance of this particular project, we told them about the extreme demands that existing users of the GR1 expect from it. After careful consideration, based on a long evaluation of tensile strength and abrasion resistance test figures, we chose the Dyneema CT9Hw6/blkwov6, their most rugged offering – heavy-duty, light, space-age.
Yes, you read that correctly… this GR1’s exterior is completely made from Dyneema. Of course, like Jason told me in our original design meeting, “It can be any color, as long as it is black.”
Space-Age Morale
If a ‘future warrior’ was our inspiration, then the ‘Guerilla X’ morale patch had to scream from the stars. So we called upon close friend of Carryology, and a force of nature, the legend, Dan Matsuda to bring the ‘Guerrilla X’ to life.
Dan connected with Marc Mummert to expertly laser-etch, laser-color, and laser-cut a limited-edition titanium Velcro-backed patch. A very first for both GORUCK and Carryology.
Guerrilla X and his glowing orange eyes are a reality. And each and every pack will be delivered with one ready to help boost your morale into the stratosphere!
LoVis HiVis
GORUCK and Carryology are both massive fans of black exteriors. It’s the colorway that can go anywhere. But here at Carryology, we’re always talking about bright high contrast interior spaces. The play on the muted black exterior and screaming bright interior is always fun, but it’s also a functional benefit – the bright lining provides you with more visual contrast to find items inside a dark pack while in the dark. So we opted for the brutally tough and brutally bright 500D Cordura nylon in blaze orange.
Additionally, the GR1 has a unique feature that occurs inside… it’s that contrasting paracord zipper puller in the upper accessory pocket. Normally, it’s the only coyote colored cord, while the rest remain black. Since it’s a Carryology collab, we swapped it for orange, paying homage to this iconic little hidden feature that we’ve always loved.
Additional Pocketing
Here’s one thing many don’t know about GORUCK. They’re slow to innovate. That sounds like an insult. It’s not. Jason has told me about some wild design changes, tweaks, and ideas for many years. GORUCK HQ is littered with innovative prototypes. But just because they can doesn’t mean that they will or that they should. Every single change, even if it’s moving a seam over 1cm, requires an absurdly long testing evaluation.
Right away, I asked Jason if we could add a quick-access zipper “sunglasses pocket” up near the grab handle. He started off by telling me how long it would take… however… by some stroke of luck they had already been developing and going through their rigorous testing of this exact feature. If you remember, the recently launched Heritage GR1 collection offered this feature. Because of this, we were just able to sneak this incredible additional feature in. Quick access for sunglasses or whatever else you carry and need to access on the fly, good to go.
Proudly Made in the USA / SCARS Warranty
Like the very first bags that GORUCK produced, these will be made entirely in the USA (and covered by their SCARS warranty). While we appreciate manufacturers and brands located around the world, for this collab to really hit home, having it MIUSA really felt like the right decision.
Cordura Where it Counts
It wouldn't be a GORUCK without some Cordura. So the pockets are lined with Cordura and the pack is reinforced with it where it counts.
500D Cordura lines the inside of the shoulder straps, so there's grip, and a gentler touch on your garments.
It's also wrapped with Dyneema to form a a cushy grab-handle, for strength and comfort.
Different size humans, different missions, different size backpacks
The GORUCK GR1 iconic size is the original 26L version, which is a super sweet spot for a lot of us here at Carryology. However, there are a lot of folks who are sized differently, where a 21L backpack fits their frame better. And sometimes, you just don’t need 26L for an EDC pack. So this collaboration, it’s so nice… that we made it twice. Available in both 26L and 21L!
Custom Internal Label
GORUCK doesn’t like adding a bunch of labels or words on the exterior of the packs… we absolutely love that. The iconic interior label needed some tweaks for the collab to make it unique and special. You’ll notice the product number “GRXC1” (on the 26L only), a curious combination of letters. What does it mean? GORUCK x Carryology, number 1. The first of many.
