Tom Egan

Tom Egan Director of ski patrol, Jackson Hole Mtn Guide, Skiier, Rock Climber

Hometown and where you call "home" today?
Kendall Park, NJ is home and I now live in Sisters, Oregon

Where is your favorite ski/snowboard getaway?
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

How old were you when you began your career snowboarding/skiing?
17 years old

What do you do to train each season?
Rock climbing, skiing (down hill and cross country), yoga, running, swimming, mtn climbing, hiking, mtn biking, weight lifting; a mixture of these every week.

Name one thing our readers would be surprised to learn about you?
I'm an avid non-fictional reader.

What is the one thing you always take with you skiing/boarding, besides your gear, of course?
My survival instincts and mountain sense, as well as energy and fun.

Who did you root for at this Winter Vancouver Olympics and why?
White and Vonn because of their go-for-it style.

What do you like most about your JanSport gear?
It's versatile and dependable.

Why did you decide to get involved with JanSport?
I felt lucky enough just to be considered a knowledgeable resource for reviewing their products.

03Jun

Tom Egan reviews the JanSport Catalyst pack

By Tom Egan

I love the small 8000m pack for fast, on the fly trips. I also think it will make a great summit pack– easy to carry as a complement to a large backpack. The back padding is very nice for such a lightweight, flexible pack . I also think it will be a great pack for the follower on multipitch rock routes for carrying light rain gear, snacks and water. I’m sure I could climb relatively hard climbs with no interference to balance, don’t think I would even know it was there!  

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15Apr

Great shoe companies make great shoes, great pack companies make great packs

By Tom Egan

Today I test drove the Mazama at Smith Rocks, Oregon.  The pack is terrific. First I must confess to loving the color, any version of desert clay I find immediately attractive. The materials for the shoulder straps  and back slide effortlessly on and off, multiple compartments provide easy access and the padded small top compartment is pleasing to the touch.  Compression straps throughout are lightweight, well thought out and easy to work.  I like the toggles on the zippers, again,  easy to work. I felt like I had a light little pillow on my back today even though I was loaded down a bit.

Cheers, Tom

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