Badlands 4500

[CementFinisher]

Has anyone come across a video or a good write out on proper utilization of the pack?

[Skyvalhunter]

did you search Utube as alot of pack companies are on there now.

[CementFinisher]

yes i did, no such luck. Even thewrite ups dont hold much info. the sizing and fit directions are even pretty sparce. Badlands rather brag about their product then tell you how to use it.

[jechicdr]

Have the online instructions.  It is quite a funny read.  They give hints about where to put the heavy stuff.  But never saw someone actually load one.

[Skyvalhunter]

Have you e-mailed Badlands and asked them?

[CementFinisher]

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[heavy hauler]

whats the question? i have the pack, maybe i can help

[carpsniperg2]

I looked at them along with the other sizes. I bought the 2800, its just right for every day and big enough to pack enough for a couple of days out in the woods. The 4500 would be the ticket for 3+ days in the back country

[CementFinisher]

There are an odd amount of buckles, i.e. to many male parts not a matching number of male parts, odd amounts of compression straps, just trying to find a good write up or video that really breaks the pack down so i can get the most out of the design. i plan to use i for high mt buck, bear, 3+days.

[CementFinisher]

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[dscubame]

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[BLUEBULLS]

I've seen videos on how to load some of their packs but I don't remember seeing any for the 4500. make a few trips with it and work out the bugs...

I've been close to buying the 4500 for a couple of years but the 2800 has been getting it done.

I'm sure I'll have to move into a bigger pack once my kids are old enough to go.

[luvtohnt]

I ave the 4500 and have gone on a couple of backcountry trips. At first I thought the excess compression straps were annoying, but later found out that with a full load they help immensely. I have found that placing heavy stuff in the middle of the pack close to your back (like suggested in the instructions) definitely helped balance the load. However it took me 3 or 4 times of repacking the pack to get the best feel and balance. I would pack it then take a walk around the block to see how it felt, then unload and repack in a different order and go for another walk. If you have a hill around your house even better as the hills put extra stress on your hips with weight. I also found on one trip, that I knew the trail well, that putting weight towards the top of the pack for uphill on the way in and then rearrange with weight down low for the downhill trip out helped with balance. I found with a lack of info that I just had to use trial and error to figure it out. The only thing I would recommend placing in the same spot everytime is your sleeping pad (if you use one), putt it on the bottom outside if it does not fit inside the pack. I had a hell of a time negotiating through the woods with it on top of my pack. Hope this helps some.

Brandon

[CementFinisher]

Im not even sure how to attatch the day pack. i think my pack might be missing parts or im a dumb a**. why is it so hard to find info on this pack, its been out forever. Anyone found a good overview with photos video?