Battle-ready backpacks are what GORUCK do best and there are few better examples of this in action than the recently launched and brilliant-looking M23 Waxed Canvas D-Day Backpack. It’s an honour for GORUCK to return to Normandy this year for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) and Operation Overlord. GORUCK is organizing events starting on May 27th that will bring history to life, taking participants to the very places where brave soldiers fought, bled, and died—from the Jedburgh teams to the Airborne jumpers to those who stormed the beaches. This backpack is a celebration of those endeavours.

The GORUCK M23 Waxed Canvas D-Day Backpack is priced at $295 and won’t let you down whether you’re heading into the hills, making your way to the gym or just commuting to work. It’s one of the coolest-looking and most versatile bags on the market and we’re big fans of its credentials here at Coolector HQ. This M23 is part of GORUCK’s official D-Day Collection, a heritage collection inspired by the sights and sounds of Normandy. It also includes an exclusive D-Day 80th anniversary leather patch.

GORUCK’s inclusion of the M23 in this collection was essential because the design of the ruck draws inspiration from the original M1945 Field Packs that were manufactured and used during that era. GORUCK has embraced the features they admired most about these packs: the top load, exterior pockets, and front buckles, and incorporated them into a modern rucksack.

This M23 is constructed from the strongest duck canvas available, treated with a waxing process that has proven its durability over hundreds of years. Not only is it durable, but it also has a visually appealing design. This backpack features a Martexin Wax finish, a method that has been successfully applied to waxed canvas backpacks for over 170 years, ensuring durability and style. It includes an exclusive leather patch commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Additionally, the bombproof laptop compartment, strategically placed next to your back, is extra-reinforced and includes a false bottom. This design ensures that when you set your ruck down, your laptop remains protected and undisturbed. Similar to the M1945 which had external pockets for quick access to weapons and supplies, GORUCK’s awesome M23 Ruck has multiple exterior pockets for quick access to items like waterbottles, phones and other EDC essentials.