Cassin Eghen 22 Backpack Review

I can see why this won Editor's Choice this year! Over 1500 word review with pics here:

https://northeastalpinestart.com/2017/11/30/gear-review-cassin-eghen-22-backpack/

Briggs Lazalde wrote:

Hmm. Wonder if he's sponsored by petzl 

Too funny, you look at a picture of a climber using non-Petzl tools, non-Petzl 'pons, a non-Petzl pack, with a non-Petzl belay plate and you see a Petzl sponsored climber? Based on the next part of your reply, I wouldn't quit your day job and cast out as a gear reviewer any time soon...

Oh man I need to turn on MP notifications! Sorry I missed these comments but to answer Briggs;

1) Not sponsored by Petzl but I did get the helmet and harness to review... all other Petzl gear was paid for out of pocket because I love that stuff :)

2) Rope-carrying feature.... ya, embarrassed I didn't figure out that the mystery strap inside was intended to be threaded through a slot in back panel and made a great rope attachment system... another reader pointed that out so the info is now added to the review.

Hope you guys are getting some good early season ice! Cheers,