Now that I’ve had this kit bag for a few months and used it as EDC for work, for air and car travel, and for coaching, I’m ready to give it my review. In addition to this short article, you can watch my review below on YouTube:
Here are links to the two options of GORUCK’s Kit Bag that I discuss in this review:
Details:
Mine is Tidal Blue/Speed Tan, Ripstop Robic
- Primary Material: 420D Robic Nylon
- Internal Material: 210D Robic Nylon
- Shoe Compartment Internal Materials: 1680 Ballistic Nylon & 210D Robic Nylon
- Weight: 2.5lbs
- 32L Dimensions: 17.5”W x 11.5″H x 9”D
- Shoe Compartment Dimensions: 17.5”W x 2”D
- 32L External Zipper Pocket: 14″W x 11″D
Description from GORUCK:
The Aviator’s Kit Bag is used on all Airborne flight operations (jumping out of planes or helos). Special Forces and other units started using the Aviator’s Kit Bags as travel bags, pilot flight bags, and deployment bags because of the large opening at the top, which is plenty big enough to comfortably allow body armor to fit inside.
We’ve modernized the aviator’s kit bag and added functionality for daily use, travel, storage, and organization. This Kit Bag now features even more pockets for more organization with not only many internal and external pockets, but also a bottom shoe compartment so you can keep your trainers, boots, or runners separate from the rest of your gear.
I show how easily my size 11.5 Rough Runners fit in this compartment with the bag loaded up.
Material:
This is the best feature of all. Even though GORUCK has several items, including rucksacks, that are made of Ripstop Robic material, I’m new to it. I really like this material. It’s strong, flexible, and it’s not as course as some of the Cordura bags. I like how it feels to the touch and when it rubs on the skin while carrying heavy weight. It has a high tear resistance. Read more about their Ripstop Robic Collections here.
Waterproof:
We had a football game recently where it rain the entire time–two games back-to-back. My bag sat on the ground and got soaked. This is it below. Nothing inside–my phone, wallet, paper plays, got wet. It did an excellent job repelling the water.
This cover helps keep water from entering from the main zipper.
Zippers:
As with all GORUCK products, all of their zippers are high quality YKK brand with easy, quick grip pulls (both inside and outside pockets).
Conclusion:
This Kit Bag did the job when we flew to DC last weekend. It was my carry-on, along with my trusty 26L GR2.
You can learn a little more about this Kit Bag, along with the water bottle pockets on each outside end, the metal clips on the strap and more at the YouTube video embedded above and here below. Thank you for checking out my review.
If you’re curious about other GORUCK gear and clothing reviews, check out my YouTube channel. I’ve used their products regularly since 2015, therefore I promote them b/c their stuff works best for my activities.
