hunting packs

[MountainWalk]

i carry or i guess i wear a badlands 2200.. very happy with it...its a 2005 model it still is very good quality. i wear it in wa and guiding in mt... would like to get a 4500 for my own backpacking.........i looked at some of the nimrod packs, and liked them all except for one thing,, how do they expect you to haul out heads and meat in them??...

[Bearhunter]

Have had my 2800 for probably 8 years or so.  Still a great pack.

[Intruder]

I bought a closeout Black Ridge last fall.  Decent pack (especially for the $) but for overall performance I really like the Badlands stuff. 

[actionshooter]

I bought a badlands 2800 recently and haven't tried it yet. I have been using a Kifaru meat shelf. For backpacking I use a Dana Design. I'm always trying new gear 

[MountainWalk]

ever think of cutting loose the kifaru pack?

[bowhuntin]

I have been using a cabelas fanny pack the past couple years, but I want to upgrade to either the badlands 2200 or the eberlestock j104 "just one" pack. I haven't decided on which one to get. How is the badlands 2200, have you ever packed out in meat with it MountainWalk?

[MountainWalk]

its a very well thought out pack. the older ones are imo  better, but still they are solid.. so much adjustments. it has an orange shelf that can hold an elk 1/4 pretty decently.and they are very versatile, especially when it comes to packing out heads.. its an awesome investment. up here i have seen so many pack trying to imitate badlands.

[bowhuntin]

I have heard that your badlands pack has to be empty to actually carry an elk quarter. Can you actual pack out an elk quarter with your gear in your pack at the same time?

[MountainWalk]

my side pockets has my saw,knives,flag tape,stone, and some med stuff. i can take my jacket and fasten it under the pack. im not too really loaded down. just the basic need to carry stuff.ive never had to ditch gear.the batwings do expand then compress to make it nice and snug. the 2200 aint big enough though for a 3-5 day back pack hunt really.

[archery288]

mines not listed!!??  haha anyways, I use the Western, and Alaskan packs by Jim Horn and Blacks Creek guide gear.  The best packs I have ever used and very durable! Comfortable, and they have an internal frame so you can pack meat out with them also.  Wouldn't ask for another pack!!

[actionshooter]

ever think of cutting loose the kifaru pack?

Na, I don't use it much but I like it.
 Thanks for the offer.

[coyotemadness]

Badlands 2200 for me.

[edmondshunter]

I have a Badlands pack day pack.  H2o bladder, a few pockets, just enough room if your not going far from the truck.  Ultra comfortable, light enough, well padded.

On the longer trips, I carry an older REI day pack.  Nothing fancy about it , but it does cinch down tight to control pack size.

[PacificNWhunter]

For overnight trips I have an Arc'teryx Bora 80, I know it's not a meat hauler by any means but it is the most comfortable pack I have every worn. I have only had it a few months and have had it loaded up to 60 lbs  a couple time on hikes with no problems. I also have a Nimrod pack for hauling stuff to much for my Arc-teryx.

[addicted]

jim horn blacks creek western. 2200 i believe. built the same as the badlands with the bonus of the adjustable straps for tall and short people. im too short for a badlands to fit proper usually.