badlands sacrifice

[bullcanyon]

Well unfortunately I have to say im not impressed with the new sacrifice. Never has my gear gotten wetter inside my pack. I could live with that, but the noise it makes I can't. The frame squeaks so bad that you'll wanna throw it in a canyon and walk away. I thought maybe it was just mine, but two buddies have the same problem. Didn't start until the third or fourth trip in. The material isn't all that strong either.

I will say that the vented back is the only way to go. Id sweat something fierce with my 2200. The layout of the pack worked well. I had 85+ lbs on it coming out with meat and it did ok. But the waterproofness and squeaking have me looking for a replacement.

So what would ya recommend I look at? Thinking about the sitka bivy 45. Which eberlestock would be better for a backcountry bowhunter? Any other ideas?
Thanks

[Gutpile]

Wow what a bummer. I was really looking at that pack. Love my 2200 but it's so dang HOT 

[bow4elk]

I hate to say it but I'm not surprised.  I've been round and round with BL about the squeaky frames.  I went through 3 Hypervent packs.  I have the Diablo now and really like it for general local hunting.  NO squeaks!  I was going to go with the OX for bigger hunts but they were having production issues.  Send it back but get a RA # from Isaac first.  Good luck!

[bullchaser]

Trade you a BL 4500 no squeaks.

[bullcanyon]

Funny you say that.  I did send it back without getting the number.  Isaac never gave me one. Called last week to check and they didn't have me in the computer:( We talked for a few and they remembered me thankfully.  So I got one coming, but I think it will be up for sale.  I've been a badlands fan for awhile, but am afraid they don't have the perfect pack in their lineup right now.  Heck maybe nobody does.

I did really enjoy the pack's features, but the squeaking can't be dealt with.  It packed all my gear with ease and cinched down fairly small to use day hunting.  Worked really well on the two bulls I packed out.  Just wish it was at least water resistant and quiet.  They are on the right track though.

[ridgefire]

the kifaru g1 siwash is on sale right now for 50% off bring the price down to $222. maybe take a look at it.

[halflife65]

Those Kifarus are really nice packs.  I might take a look at that, too.

I think that the Blue Widow is the archery-specific Eberlestock...

[archery288]

I hate to hear you say that!    I was really looking at getting one of these packs for next year!

[alecvg]

The Sitka 45 is my favority pack, bought one this spring, have packed out several animals with it.  It takes heavy loads well, and is very comfortable.  It can compress enough to use as a day pack, and expands enough to pack out alot of meat.  What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock 

[bullcanyon]

Trust me.  I hate to say it.  I really thought it was gonna be the shiznit!!!  Close though.  I talked with Isaac about my complaints and he was heading out the following weekend to test his.  I hope they come up with a fix for the squeak.

[L8NITE]

The Bone collector 1.5 looks decent.Does anyone have any insight on this pack? I am dissapointed to hear this about your pack I have it listed on my want list and am still looking for a good all around pack that can hold up to rough conditions and crappy weather.

[Gutpile]

 What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock  

Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.

[Basket Rack]

I bought a Badlands this year, it is very comfortable but will not keep anything dry.  Needless to say it has been very disappointing.  Is that Sitka pack waterproof??

[GlennGTR]

I have the Kifaru Express, that pack combined with the cargo chair can get extremly heavy loads out while maintaining a day pack sized profile. They do cost more, but it will be the last pack that you need to buy. It is made in The United States of America, Badlands is made in Vietnam or a lot of the manufacturing for the pack is. What do the vietcong know about hunting big game? Check them out at Kifaru.net. You can also get a great deal at their forum board on used gear. Put out a want to buy and the pack you want and someone is usually in contact with you shortly. Most are selling their old Kifaru pack to upgrade to a larger or smaller pack. These things are guaranteed.

[NWBREW]

 What ever you do, dont buy eberlestock  

Why do you say that. I have an x1 and love it.

Yeah, I have one too and love it.