I absolutely love this. It's spacious enough to fit my 60M rope in their Rope Tarp, 16 Quickdraws, 3 slings, 1 helmet, 2 shoes, 2 harnesses and 2 chalk bags.
It sits nicely on the back and hips, but it can get slightly uncomfortable during the approach or descent. That could just be due to my poor packing and weight distribution skills. The hip belt is nice and simple but I kind of wish there was a pouch for small stuff like hand sanitizer. It's not a deal breaker by any means but packs in the similar price range from Osprey and Mountain Hardwear include this.
I like the many internal gear loops, but wish they were reinforced plastic or nylon like Mountain Hardwear's Scrambler. I love that bag stays upright and I don't have to lay it on its back in order to get to my gear. The double zipper front is so handy and they're big and durable. This specific drawcord closure is new to me but it's easy to use and is a quick way to either close or open the bag - I wish my chalk bag used this drawcord. I haven't needed to use the daisy chains on the outside but I'm thankful I have them. The personal items pouch is roomy enough to fit phone, keys, wallet, first aid, and some snacks.
My only real concern is the longevity of the pack. I'm just a layman in terms of sewing and stitching, but it kind of looks like some of the seams on the outside are already starting to fray. This is my first climbing pack and I'm certain the quality and qc are top notch. However, I feel hesitant filling it to the brim, dragging it up a wall or tossing it around (not that I would do that regularly to begin with). I'm still going try to baby the pack until I feel comfortable that it can withstand nature's elements. While my 32L Hydroflask doesn't fit in the already decently sized side-pouches, I'm sure I can tuck in a hydration bladder and just chuck my water bottle in the pack itself.
I absolutely love this pack, and I plan on using this for all my Cragging needs for the foreseeable future. I spent a lot of time researching packs but finding videos and reviews on people using this specific pack seemed like a tall order. I hope more people share their experience using this pack as it's really amazing. It's versatile, adds a lot of utility to my climbing, the colorway looks great, it's comfortable to wear, and has enough space for 2 people's gear and rope. I did purchase this during a sale while it was 20% off; I feel confident that I would've purchased it outside of a sale window.
If you're in the market for a Cragging pack, I highly recommend this. I love it so much that I will most likely be purchasing the 25L version to use as my gym bag. Thank you!
