Two Top EDC Bag Brands Launch an Ultra-Premium Pack Collection 2.5 Years in the Making

The collection encompasses a quartet of bags (and a pair of boots) built on exceptional materials and handcrafted master workmanship.

GoRuck x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection GR1 closeup

By Sean Tirman

Published April 29, 2025

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Updated April 30, 2025

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It isn’t every day that two major brands in the EDC space work together on a collection. That goes double when the names are as big as GoRuck and Carryology. Yet, here we are with the brands’ third team-up.

Once again, these two everyday carry, travel and outdoor giants — a top-tier bagmaker and an authority in carry-specific product journalism — have collaborated on a limited-edition carry series.

Called the GoRuck x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection, this rugged-yet-luxurious drop celebrates resilient and refined craftsmanship from master artisans across Europe and the USA.

GoRuck x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection GR1 backpack — The flagship product in this collection is the GRXC3 Berserker Viking GR1 backpack — a reimagined GoRuck staple.

Third time’s a charm

As mentioned, this isn’t the first time GoRuck and Carryology have teamed up — it’s not even the second. The GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection marks the pair’s third collaboration.

If the first two launches in the GRXC line are any indication, this third one is poised to be an instant hit. It will also likely sell out extremely quickly and achieve grail status among EDC appreciators and collectors alike.

This latest collab went through a painstaking two and a half years of development, prototyping, sourcing, testing and refining.

So what’s special about this third team-up, specifically? Well, it celebrates and honors the top-tier craftsmanship in the American EDC market, as well as traditional Norse materials and techniques. In fact, the brands worked with Swedish master axe-maker Nils Ogren and Icelandic artist Chip Baskin of Reykjavik Ink on the collection.

That’s not all. This latest collab went through a painstaking two and a half years of development, prototyping, sourcing, testing and refining. Frankly, the results speak for themselves.

Norse-American alliance

Obviously, there’s more to this collaboration than just its ethos and the folks who worked on it. It also focuses on specific craftsmanship and materials across five different products (some with multiple sizes).

Unsurprisingly, the collection’s flagship product is GoRuck’s GR1 backpack. As with the other three bags, this legendary hauler, in 21L and 26L sizes, has been redone in USA-made 3 mm-thick leather, giving it a refined, classic appearance. This is the first time a GoRuck and Carryology collaboration has utilized leather as its primary material.

This is the first time a GoRuck and Carryology collaboration has utilized leather as its primary material.

The bags also include hand-forged steel Viking patches, made by Nils Ogren. Other details include custom interior linings, Swiss Riri zippers, Norwegian reindeer leather accents, and space-age Dyneema cord.

Along with the bags — alongside the GR1, they include GoRuck’s Bullet 16L (a small backpack), Kit Bag 32L (a duffel) and Field Pocket (a small sling) — the collection also includes a pair of rugged leather boots. Interestingly, Carryology’s teaser suggests there may be more coming, as well.

Pricing and availability

The whole GoRuck x Carryology GRXC3 Berserker Viking Collection launches April 30. While the GR1 is priced at $795, the rest of the collection ranges from $150 to $545.