Badlands Pack - Zipper Issues

[halflife65]

When were all of these packs with broken zippers purchased?  Mine are a bit older - maybe 5 years or so - and I've never had one problem.  Are the packs with broken zippers all within the last couple of years?

I wanted a somewhat larger pack (thinking about the 2800) but definitely don't want the zippers falling off.  Hopefully, with enough complaints, Badlands will fix that problem next year...

[h2ofowlr]

I sent off an e-mail to Badlands in regards to my pack zippers.  I received an e-mail back to let me know that they have new zippers and they would send me some replacements. 

Isaac Aleman

Sales Manager

800-269-1875

www.badlandspacks.com

www.williamjoseph.net

[Tony 270WSM]

I had some zippers break on mine and was promptly sent some new zipper handles to replace them. Quick shipping on them too. Just use the above contact info and leave a message with your address and a quick explanation of what happened. Very easy to deal with.

[BLUEBULLS]

the newer badlands packs do have zipper issues, they also have latch issues. we have several of the older 2800's and have never had a problem. there are times when loading mine and putting it on that I think "why isn't this thing exploding". the old ones are bombproof, if you find a used one, buy it.

i hope they get everything worked out because they are an awesome pack with a great warranty but I doubt they'll bring you new buckles or zippers when you're loaded with 60lbs of meat 10 miles back in.

[PNWCOONASS]

Broke one of my zipper handles last year on my super day.  I'll need to contact that guy. 

[bow-n-head]

I have pulled them off too. I also had a buckel break. A friend pulled one off, and broke 2 buckels on the same day

[bow4elk]

Never heard of this issue before and I own a slew of these packs.  As mentioned, contact Issac or Danny and they'll hook you up!  I will try to find out more about this and post an update.

[USAFpj]

Had a zipper break on my Superday as well- 1st day of the season.  $20 to ship it back to them, $20 for return mail.  No thanks, had my parachute rigger at work fix it.

[SeaRun1]

I have a Superday purchased in April from Sportsmans Warehouse.  Used it in Alaska this summer and some scouting trips.  First day of modern rifle I get three broken zipper pulls.  Other then that the pack has been great.

Must have been a bad batch of zippers that week or month.  Thanks for posting a contact link.

SeaRun1

[h2ofowlr]

I guess you will have to stay away from the zippers that were made on Friday afternoons.  They must be clocked out mentally.   

[PNWCOONASS]

I contacted Issac via email.  Never heard back from him.  I guess I have to call to get some replacements.