I bought three. Before they were affiliated with the games. Honestly, I am satisfied with my purchase(s). The price was high but 6 yrs later of heavy use, the reliability of the bag was worth. It's definitely not the best hiking bag but I already had a hiking pack before my purchase so that wasn't a factor to me.

I get that it's not your preferred brand. But they do sell a quality product. And it's obvious that you're a informed consumer who's aware of more activity specific brands and bags. So your needs are super specific and if a bag doesn't meet those needs I understand how that bag is crap to you. But honestly, if you just need a simple reliable bag that your can take to work, light-to-moderate travel, the gym, then this bag will more than meet your needs.

I get that businesses have to advertise their products and sometimes that can seem disingenuous or even predatory but in my experience GoRuck isn't either one of those things. I just wanted a reliable bag and they sold me 3 that I have been more than happy with!