Patagonia Cragsmith 45L?

Does anyone have any experience with this pack? I'm really interested in buying it, but can't find a single review anywhere. 

Im worried as it seems like the packs whole weight will be placed onto the zipper, as the shoulder straps zip off to access the inside! 

http://www.patagonia.ca/product/cragsmith-climbing-pack-45-liters/48065.html

I was actually thinking about writing a review the other day. Picked one up in January.

I bought the Cragsmith 45L so I wouldn’t have to keep pulling my shit out of my backpacking pack every time I went backpacking. So far I’m impressed as a person who is always rough on his shit.

The accessibility is my favorite part. I usually fit a 70M rope (flaked), my harness, shoes, quickdraws, and a single trad rack in the main compartment. Between the two side pockets you can fit a 6 pack of cans. The top pocket can hold your other six beers and some snacks, keys, phone. Then there’s that little cigarette pocket on the waist belt that’s pretty rad. There seems to be a handle everywhere you need one with great stitching, really feel confident they won’t be breaking any time soon. I feel like if I was going to take it and bivy I could easily tie on some stuff to the outside. All in all I like it but because I’m a little bit of a pessimist I’m still only giving it 4/5 stars

I own the Cragmaster 45l and its great for short hikes to the crag.

Pros:
Holds a lot or gear (double rack, 70m rope, alpine slings, shoes, etc)
At the crag, open up the back and its great for keeping area organized while accessing gear
Rugged, been tossing it around all spring/summer with no tears or issues

Cons:
Shoulder straps are not meant for long hikes. Depending on weight, will vary.
Rope carrying on outside doesnt have top most strap
Heavier than typical crag sack.

Overall, I'd recommend. comes with lifetime warranty (or whatever Patagonia calls it). GF liked it so much she bought one. People at the crag seem impressed with it.

Jeff Luton wrote:

I was actually thinking about writing a review the other day. Picked one up in January.

I bought the Cragsmith 45L so I wouldn’t have to keep pulling my shit out of my backpacking pack every time I went backpacking. So far I’m impressed as a person who is always rough on his shit.

The accessibility is my favorite part. I usually fit a 70M rope (flaked), my harness, shoes, quickdraws, and a single trad rack in the main compartment. Between the two side pockets you can fit a 6 pack of cans. The top pocket can hold your other six beers and some snacks, keys, phone. Then there’s that little cigarette pocket on the waist belt that’s pretty rad. There seems to be a handle everywhere you need one with great stitching, really feel confident they won’t be breaking any time soon. I feel like if I was going to take it and bivy I could easily tie on some stuff to the outside. All in all I like it but because I’m a little bit of a pessimist I’m still only giving it 4/5 stars

I love this review, Jeff. Between the 12 pack and the cigs in the waist belt it's almost like Patagonia wandered over to the Ventura Riverbed to host a design forum before building it! Go Ventucky!