Kifaru Urban Zippy vs GoRuck GR1

[Frontman86]

I recently had to retire my 6 y/o GoRuck GR1 and I was looking for a new backpack for work, day travel, etc. I'm on the fence between buying another GR1 or switching things up and going with a Kifaru Urban Zippy. I noticed they're priced pretty much the same. Does anybody out there own an Urban Zippy and/or have compared the two packs? What are your opinions?

 

[rhunter424]

Ditch both and buy a Kifaru antero. The antero is much simpler in design and function than the urban zippy.

 

[mrbillbrown]

Never had a GR1 or Antero but I can't ever see leaving my Urban Zippy. Size, function, and adaptability are perfect for me.

 

[Frontman86]

Thanks! Yea that Antero looks pretty slick!

 

[smcguirt]

I have 4 gr1s and had a zippy for a short while, I also have alot of other kifaru packs and really like their gear but the gr1 carries better IMHO especially with any kind of weight vs the zippy. I have not tried an antero but would like to. Xray may be a good option too. I have a xing which I really like. Xray is just a smaller version.

 

[Frontman86]

I have 4 gr1s and had a zippy for a short while, I also have alot of other kifaru packs and really like their gear but the gr1 carries better IMHO especially with any kind of weight vs the zippy. I have not tried an antero but would like to. Xray may be a good option too. I have a xing which I really like. Xray is just a smaller version.

Thanks man!