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GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Expandable

Reddit prefers Osprey Daylite Expandable — higher sentiment (64% vs 50% positive).

GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack
#8 in Backpacks

Goruck

GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack

$120.00

50

Pros

  • +clamshell opening
  • +marginally more suitable for office days
  • +built like a tank
  • +thoughtful design touches

Cons

  • −pricey
  • −Slanted front pockets are stupid af
  • −too big
  • −felt like carrying a big shoe box on your back
“I have a goruck. The made in Vietnam one. Honestly I’m going to get another made in usa one when I’m done with school and turn my current one into my life daily driver and the other one into my work d”
r/BuyItForLife
Full reviewAmazon · $120.00
Osprey Daylite Expandable
#4 in BackpacksReddit favorite

Osprey

Osprey Daylite Expandable

$110.00

64

Pros

  • +expandable
  • +durable
  • +lightweight
  • +great bag

Cons

  • −A bit boring
  • −deeper than advertised when loaded
  • −may be oversized for budget airline sizers
  • −deeper than advertised when packed
“It's a functional well-designed bag with no gimmicky features that are common in expensive travel packs. Zippers can be secured. The rectangular shape allows for maximum storage for a pack this size. ”
r/onebag
Full reviewAmazon · $110.00
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