Post by: krapmit on November 21, 2016, 09:45:36 AM
Can anyone with experience with either or hopefully both of these packs weigh in?
Post by: Bob33 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:39 AM
I’m just about ready to give up on it and go back to a 4 pound daypack. It means one more trip to the vehicle if I need to haul out elk quarters, but I think the tradeoff is worth it. :twocents:
Post by: whacker1 on November 21, 2016, 09:59:25 AM
external frame with load shelf option. option to put multiple different bags on it, should you decide to hunt in different methods. Weighs less than the Badlands.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 21, 2016, 10:04:48 AM
My opinion may be contrary to most, but I’ve been wearing a Badlands 2200 this year for multiple hunts and have to admit that I really don’t like it. It weighs 6 pounds empty, which is heavier than the internal frame pack that I typically use for packing out elk quarters. It’s a bit longer than my other day packs, and even though I’m 6-0 it tends to constrict my hip movement just a bit more than I’d prefer for a daypack. The pockets for holding a spotting scope are not readily available without unbuckling some straps. The external pocket on the back has less capacity than I'd like.
I’m just about ready to give up on it and go back to a 4 pound daypack. It means one more trip to the vehicle if I need to haul out elk quarters, but I think the tradeoff is worth it. :twocents:
Look at the Kuiu icon or ultra - 3# day packs that can haul 100# out handily.
Post by: krapmit on November 21, 2016, 10:22:53 AM
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on November 21, 2016, 11:38:51 AM
Post by: lamrith on November 21, 2016, 11:50:50 AM
I have worn an Icon Pro, just bought one last month after hands on with one during Elk camp. Great pack, light weight and comfortable. It is a lightweight carbon pack frame with a bag mounted on it, where the Badlands is more of a pack with a frame inside it, just different concepts so they are not very apples/apples. I have found the Icon extremely comfortable and it will shave 2# off my basic cheap daypack.
The Icon is nice because you can split pack from frame and carry your meat between the frame and pack, so even with a 1850 size pack you are not limited in what weight/size you can haul out (other than how long your retention straps are). You can also buy pack only down the road to go big if you decide to back country camp/hunt and need the 7200. I will say I was impressed with the purchase process too. I called asking a question about an item and the CS agent pulled everything up and had my question answered and the order done in 5minutes. Then a week after I got my pack I got a handwritten thank you note and a decal, while not important that is a darn nice touch and tells me they take pride in their product, company and customers.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 21, 2016, 11:53:39 AM
I've been definitely leaning toward the icon pro 1850. It seems to be a great day pack and I see no reason not to hunt with the actual carbon fiber "frame"...Ive read that some folks hunt without it, but it seems so light that it wouldn't matter.
Frame and waist belt and straps are a system. Bag attaches to that. With 3000 bag you can put meat in a garbage sack in the bag or strap meat between the bag and frame like most do.
Here's boned qtr, backstrap, tenderloins and head on kuiu 3000 with gear in kuiu bag, meat in gamebag between pack and frame.
Post by: krapmit on November 21, 2016, 12:23:32 PM
Anyone know when their next sale will be? Do they do a black friday ?
Post by: JoeE on November 21, 2016, 02:10:36 PM
Post by: dscubame on November 21, 2016, 06:39:38 PM
Post by: Beargravy on November 21, 2016, 08:03:56 PM
Post by: lamrith on November 22, 2016, 08:39:20 AM
I think I'm sold. SUPER bummed that all the packs I was interested in on the kuiu site were sold out for the 30% off deal that ended yesterday!Yeah they had a 30% on packs only sale a week earlier as well which is what really ate their inventory. They do 20% coupons all the time, there was a thread on here a few months back
Anyone know when their next sale will be? Do they do a black friday ?
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200231.0.html
That should get you 20% off. I would do that and then wait for pack you want to come in stock and grab it. I am new to Kuiu myself and not familiar with when they do their sales to know when it might happen again.
Post by: bwhntr2819 on November 22, 2016, 10:14:33 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 22, 2016, 11:18:16 AM
I have used the Badlands 2200 ever since they first came out.The pack is heavy I will admit but extremely quiet and durable.Its works great as a day pack and can handle as much weight as you can carry.Mine has packed more than 20 deer and elk with no failures and if it ever does its guaranteed forever :tup:My experience is very similar, however below about 20F the Badlands gets squeaky and is too loud for effective bowhunting in cold temps.
Post by: JoeE on November 23, 2016, 12:24:30 PM
Kuiu gets it done but I am impressed with the Stone Glacier. Retired the Badlands and still love it too.
I'm a KUIU fan but this will be the next pack I'll be getting. My partner in Alaska this year had a SG pack and it was quite a bit nicer than my KUIU. The price reflects that though.
Post by: jackknife on November 24, 2016, 09:46:18 AM
Post by: jackknife on November 24, 2016, 09:49:29 AM