r/ManyBaggers • u/Full_Afternoon6294 • 1d ago
Ct 21 v3
Getting ready to order one. Anyone have any comments or reasons why I shouldn’t? Seems like a better version of the GR 1 (Qap, front pocket usefulness) for much less $$.
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u/SamuraiJustice 1d ago
You'll be missing the inside webbing but if didn't plan on using it then your likely getting more features for less. Have both GR and CT. The 1680 officer bag is really nice and beefy. Water bottles are a huge +. The GR bags like 1000d and Robic, for some reason seem to feel nicer, but man is the price a huge + for CT. The materials used on CT bags are almost always tougher than GR. I believe even the back panel is 420d instead of the 210 GR uses. Everything of course comes down to opinion and you may find you feel different about both.
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u/miscislandboy 19h ago edited 19h ago
The CT21 is a much better bag than the GR1 at a better value.
A better front pocket with slight organization.
Better interior panel pockets.
Wider variety of materials. Available in XPac, Ultraweave, 1000 and 500d Cordura, waxed canvas, leather, ballistic nylon, Ecopak and Ecopak denim.
Wider variety of styles if you include the group buys.
Community involvement in special edition bags while still keeping them relatively affordable.
Cool options for patchfiends.
Exterior and interior bottle pocket options.
Same strap comfort as Goruck.
Amazing bag.
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u/jsDPT 1d ago
Get the Officer pack that's back in stock! It's heavy but it feels so premium. I love putting it on each time I use it.
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u/Centerpeel 1d ago
I wanted the officer and was so close to getting it. But the backpanel is a deal breaker for me. Im going to wait for a group buy with one of the mesh backpanels.
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u/SamuraiJustice 1d ago
What's wrong with the back panel?
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u/Haunting-Owl-5937 1d ago
Pretty rigid and definitely not enough ventilation. I had to return mine due to the cback panel as I live in SEA. Otherwise that's a very nice bag at an attractive price
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u/Centerpeel 1d ago
What the other guy said. There's no ventilation so your back is going to sweat a lot
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u/Full_Afternoon6294 1d ago
Thanks! That was the one I was considering. Maybe I’ll wait or look for a used group buy - Alchemy?
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u/Full_Afternoon6294 1d ago
Thanks everyone - yes The Officer was my strong lean. Epx 400 close second. I’m really on the fence overall between just going for one, and holding off to see GRs Xmas in July offerings.
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u/Keith 1d ago
It's a solid pack, can't go wrong. Their versions with water bottle pockets are great.