thoughts and opinions on the badlands 2800

[Instinct]

Right now i currently have the 2200 but looking for something a little bigger. My concern is hauling meat/head out. The 2200 has a external meat shelf which i like. While the 2800, people seems to be using the flaps and straps. Will there be room in the 2800 for a bull head?

[troyspinetar]

I just ordered the 2800, I should get it in a couple days. I read a bunch of reviews and YouTube videos, I decided it was a good choice. Some people yarded out quartered elk with the head/rack strapped to the back. I guess time will tell if it works for me...

[JLS]

You should be able to figure out how to strap it one there.  I've packed out a boned out mule deer and the head with the 2800.  I always keep a few extra compression straps on my pack for lashing things down tight.

The 2800 is a pretty solid and versatile pack.  I felt like 60-65 pounds was the limit where it started to get uncomfortable.

[Broken Arrow]

I have packed out numerous elk quarters  and heads with my 2800 over a distance of up to 5 miles.  I pack extra cording to secure the load. It will get it done with  very heavy loads...as I doubled up once on 2 fronts, but  heavy loads are a hurt locker in the making, anyway you slice it.  I have had some issues with my zippers breaking ( just tied in 550 cord) and the occasional buckle ( the small ones). I called Badlands and they send me a crap load of extra buckles in all sizes so I do carry those also, just in case i have a problem. If you unzip the bottom compartment and allow the end of the quarter to fit inside, it acts like a meat shelf and will completely help stabilize your load once you ratchet it down. Definitely would recommend as a quality choice. 

[Broken Arrow]

here is a pic from one of my hunting partners packing out his head and gear with a 2800.

[BULLBLASTER]

If you get a 2800 will you be keeping your 2200 also? I have a 2800 that I am wanting to downsize to a better daypack.

[300rum]

I haven't put an Elk on it yet but have had two boned out Deer and heads on it.  The bat wing design easily lets you strap a head or bag of meat on, in fact I really like how I could get the weight strapped on and have it stay there. 

Good pack, I really like it. 

[Instinct]

Hey thanks for the replies. It seems to be a really sturdy pack, thanks for the pic broken arrow... im still debaiting and doing some research. but if i do get a 2800 my 2200 is gonna go to my hunting partner, help save him some cash.. but like i said im debaiting, was out today w/ the 2200 and had me reconsidering.

[Eli346]

Broken Arrow-He must have forgot his TP, he's missing half his pants.

[huntnnw]

no thanks..way better built packs on the market..cheap material, straps and buckles

[Broken Arrow]

agree with the buckle comment, straps.....no way....rock solid in the stitching compartment. In our camp we have 3 2800's, 1 4500 and 1 Eberlestock. The just 1  pack has had some of the same issues. It all comes down to customer service and warranty to me. However I agree completely, tons of good packs on the market...its a ford/chevy/dodge thing in my opinion. 

[BULLBLASTER]

Hey thanks for the replies. It seems to be a really sturdy pack, thanks for the pic broken arrow... im still debaiting and doing some research. but if i do get a 2800 my 2200 is gonna go to my hunting partner, help save him some cash.. but like i said im debaiting, was out today w/ the 2200 and had me reconsidering.

if you decide on the 2800 shoot me a pm. I could let mine go for a decent deal. It shows some wear and has been repaired once but still functions as normal.

[huntnnw]

tell me about customer service 6 mi away from the rig with a elk..I want a pack where I dont EVER need to call customer service. Ill take a mystery ranch,kifaru or eberlestock any day

[Morrison4375]

Dont overlook a hornhunter pack the curl pack system is the most versatile system on the market all hunting situations are covered with this pack

[troyspinetar]

Got my new 2800 the other day...unfortunately it didn't fit me around the waist. The belt was adjusted to the MAX and it was still too big. My waist is 31-32. So just keep that in mind. I had to send mine back.