2800 Badlands or Eberlestock x2

[blackveltbowhunter]

  It was meant as a compliment. I know what ya mean about taking time off, I gotta get down to XXX and have cory put on new  strings and cables. Great shop.  Good luck with the pack choice man.

[Jason]

Yeah it has a frame jackelope.
Here is what the add says for it.
"The X2 is a tough little pack with big pack features.  Like oversized compression straps for lashing on a heavy load.  Dual hydration compartments.  Quick-access pockets for spotting scopes and tripods.  And now a rugged IntEx™ metal frame."

The new 2010 X2 has a new tubular frame.

[carpsniperg2]

Thanks for that Jason. I know the one i am looking at has the frame. I did not know about the old models. But both of the ones i am looking at have the frames.

[Jason]

the previous X2's like mine have frames also, but the frame was made of flat steel bar.
also the newer model has bigger pockets on the waist belt 

[carpsniperg2]

Gotcha Good to know.

[MAVsled]

the new (2010 and on) X2's feature a round frame tubes, instead of flat.
for more weight capacity etc.
But I had to tape my round frame tube where the pack attachment straps wrapped around to silence it. Those straps-round frame squeaked a bit.
Everything good now.
here's my 2010 new X2 pack in use this past season.

[carpsniperg2]

Here is two videos of the packs. They show the packs well. For anyone else that might be looking.

Eberlestock 2010 X2 Backpack reviewed by SandSarchery.com


Badlands 2800 The Best Pack Designed For Packing Your Trophy_Bugsnbullets.com

[Gutpile]

I really like Eberlestock. I have a badlands 2200 and the badlands design just holds the heat in too much. In the early season hunts you just suffer. I don't have experience with the X2 but I have a J32 and an X-1 and love them both.

[Jason]

theres a 2010 X2 on Ifish for $100

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=339939

[carpsniperg2]

Thanks Jason. I am not ready to buy one just yet. But soon

[Basket Rack]

My badlands is super comfortable but is not the least bit waterproof.  They sell a waterproof cover which is basically worthless.  I really like the Badlands for space and comfort but it is not the greatest pack for wet weather unless you like wet gear.

[carpsniperg2]

I have heard this as well Basket Rack. Most of the times when I archery elk hunt i don't worry about the weather. Because half the time its 80deg and sunny been a crappy couple of years down here. I would look into the rain cover for it as well. The x2 is the same from what i have read. Not much on stopping water. There system for a water shield seems a little more water tight. Thanks for you info.

[coop2424]

The 2800 now actually has the water cover built into a pocket on the top of the bag.  At least the one I picked up last year does and once it is out and over the pack it does a very good job.  I like that it is attached to the bag so you can't loose it or you can remove it if you want to use the pocket for something else.

[carpsniperg2]

Cool thanks coop

[Jason]

I have heard this as well Basket Rack. Most of the times when I archery elk hunt i don't worry about the weather. Because half the time its 80deg and sunny been a crappy couple of years down here. I would look into the rain cover for it as well. The x2 is the same from what i have read. Not much on stopping water. There system for a water shield seems a little more water tight. Thanks for you info.

my pack has held up great to rain, snow, hail and every other kind of moisture it has come across, only problem I have had is the small pocket on the hood has gotten a little damp, but no problems with the rest. my buddies X2 has had no issues with water either. Eberlestock has two rain covers for the X2 if needed.