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I sold my Badlands 2200 to a forum member because it was just too much pack for me. I recently bought the Source - a new pack in the line. Suggested retail is $109.95. The pack is extremely lightweight - 1 lb, 4 0z.. The total capacity is 1100 cubic inches. Like all of the Badlands packs, the materials are high quality, with strong stitching and reinforced areas that get extra stress. It comes with a 105 oz. hydration bag and I love that. The chest strap is two clips for your binos on elastic straps much like the straps on the Nimrod bino holders - it's an excellent feature but I wonder about the durability of the elastic. I know that if it wears out, Badlands will replace it. The material is a rip-stop type nylon, so I'm not too sure about how quiet it'll be in the woods. The one thing that surprises me is that the pack doesn't appear to be waterproof. There are no Goretex labels, nor does anything in the description say anything about it being waterproof. It also has the two straps across the back to carry a bow, with no pocket at the bottom. So, it won't carry a rifle.I've written to Badlands to find out about the waterproofing, if any. In my opinion, it seems like a great strong and lightweight pack, but the waterproofing is a game changer. If anyone else has one, maybe they can answer that question for me.Here's the Badlands info: http://www.badlandspacks.com/source-hunting-pack.html
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REI carries some very good and inexpensive rain covers also. I think Sea to Summit is the brand?
Quote from: JLS on October 05, 2013, 09:16:34 AMREI carries some very good and inexpensive rain covers also. I think Sea to Summit is the brand?No camo, though, right?
Piano man, go to bass pros website, camo pack covers 12 bucks, orange pack cover 6 bucks
A truly waterproof pack and featured pack is going to cost you WAY more than $109 which is why many companies do not make them. They aren't cheap and most people are plenty fine using an inexpensive pack cover instead.
Pianoman9701, did your "Source" leak? I am just curious.I have had a Monster Fanny Pack for about 8 years. It has been rained on a ton and never had a problem. Do you have an old tent rain fly? They make great tarps and rain shields cut down to size.