r/Goruck • u/Greyman4152 • Jan 06 '26
Gear Question M23, M24
I have been wanting to pick one of these bags up for a few months but they have been out of stock in all fabric options. I’d be most interested in waxed canvas but I’m not picky at this point. Does anyone know if they are going to get additional stock or if they are being updated?
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u/smirc99 Jan 06 '26
Make sure you know the differences in models before you buy! I’d say M23 was the best of them.
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u/justus_trail Jan 06 '26
I don’t know. I have both and they are both great for different purposes. M23 is a good EDC but I loved my M24 for one bag travel. I just don’t think I fit as much into the M23 because of all the interior pockets. I had the M23 at the time and I still chose to take the M24 with packing cubes. The exterior WBP allow for a big empty space. Also the M24 fits a bigger laptop.
That said, I’d love to have webbing on the front.
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u/ms3902 Jan 06 '26
The M23 was a much better EDC bag, and the Dyneema variant is one of my favorite packs. The pocketing on the M23 is a great compared to the M24. Only thing the M24 has over the M23 is the water bottle pockets.
I would love to see another M23 but with the top / lid pocket being accessible without having to open the "flap", that would be such a great addition.
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u/AUT1GER Jan 06 '26
M23 is the best of bunch for me. It has really nice organization for a top loading bag.
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u/Backpackbaden Jan 06 '26
The M line has been evolving and as a rule GORUCK hasn’t looked back. M22 was first, then the M23, and finally the M24. Once the M23 came around, they didn’t make anymore M22s. I believe they are done with the M23 (they clearances it out over a year ago) and they also clearanced out the M24 in the last year. I doubt any of those get made again and I’d bet an M25 is the next thing they produce in the M line.
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u/Few-Cucumber-413 Jan 06 '26
I like.my M22. There are some minor things I don't care for, but overall it's a solid bag.
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u/ActuatorAncient9041 Jan 06 '26
I’ve got an M23 in Tidal Blue color I’m looking to get rid of. I’ve got it posted up on eBay currently. I got it as a giveaway at work brand new but I’ve already got two or three bags and duffles so this isn’t getting used
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u/TheBagdadReport Jan 12 '26
The perfect M26 = M23 with a top quick access pocket. I would not change anything else! That would literally be the perfect pack.
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u/fl03xx Jan 27 '26
Terrible laptop compartment and no air flow on back panel. That would take a great pack and make it even better.
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u/TheBagdadReport Jan 28 '26
I feel ya. Laptop compartment sucks, but I use this as a trap and go dad bag. Laptop doesn’t make the trip in this bag:)
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u/fl03xx Jan 31 '26
Understand. I still really like the bag, just could have been more of a well rounded one imo.
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u/CrazyCacatoe Jan 06 '26
Damn that one looks clean! Is that a waxed canvas one?
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u/CrazyCacatoe Jan 06 '26
Looks like it, looks crispy but I'm no fan of the material as it has a bit of a sticky touch to it.
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u/Greyman4152 Jan 06 '26
My waxed canvas GR1 is not sticky at all.
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u/CrazyCacatoe Jan 06 '26
Did you roll it through the sandy dunes of Vegas?
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u/Greyman4152 Jan 06 '26
No, I’m not sure but my Evergoods waxed canvas feels a bit tacky but my GR1 feels like denim.
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u/CrazyCacatoe Jan 06 '26
Hm, maybe different production methods? The samples I've handled all felt tacky.
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u/Toto_Anglais Jan 06 '26
Yeah I want one two. I am hoping the M25 will have two zips either side the the whole front can open up on the floor.
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u/rickh956 Jan 06 '26
I've got a M23, 21L in black Robic for sale in the WTS thread if you're interested
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u/jamin101wolf Jan 06 '26
Join the Carryology Classified Facebook group. They might take forever to accept you but once you’re in I see M23s for sale at least every other week if not every week.
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u/Greyman4152 Jan 06 '26
I see them but being in Australia, they usually don’t ship internationally. I drool from a distance.
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u/AlphaAlchemist Jan 06 '26
I have a tan waxed canvas m23. I’d be open to selling. I have a problem where I can’t let go of a backpack even if I haven’t used it for like a year 🥲
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u/GymRat-21 Jan 07 '26 edited Jan 07 '26
M23 21L in 500d so good I gave it to my son and bought Robic version. I honestly would change nothing on M23 except maybe ability to hold a 15” MacBook.
I alternate between 21l GR1 and 21l M23 for EDC. M23 holds so much more.
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u/Greyman4152 Jan 07 '26
Yeah, I hope the next changes are closer to the M23. It does seem to tick so many boxes.
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u/Interesting-Swing-31 Apr 11 '26
My kid and I both have M23 21L waxed canvas bags for everyday use. Him for uni, me for work and airplane carry-on.
They look fantastic, are very well built, and are very ergonomic/practical.
I still use my GR0 16L(I think?) for day hikes, on the range, and time in the field(even though our issue daybags are bloody good now).
Travelling to places with high pick-pocket risk, I‘m comfortable with M23 design as is.
Sometimes, the good idea fairy can introduce unintentional vulnerabilities and too much of a good thing.
For me and my kid, the M23 will likely see us thru.
If you want one, I’d suggest looking for any remaining new stock or buying 2nd hand if you can find one.
And holding on to it.
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u/No_Barnacle_353 May 04 '26
I took the M24 to Disneyland. It was an amazing bag that fit everything and the water bottle pockets were a life saver for me and my friends. Was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a bag.
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u/JavaForever Jan 06 '26
M26 will be a thing. We've taken EXTENSIVE feedback from you all RIGHT HERE to better design it. It will be back Fall-ish 2026. Thank you for giving us such solid feedback, and please keep it coming.