2800 or 2200?

cammoman33 · Apr 5, 2011

Been looking for a new pack for day hikes, and hunting. Don't need anything real big, I have a brand new 4500 that is still in the plastic, but want something smaller for day trips. I know the 2800 is a little bigger, but what are some of your opinions. And how about the sacrifice? Thanks for your input.

WapitiBob · Apr 5, 2011

2200 is a top loader and has good lifters, about like the 4500.
2800 is a batwing design and the lifters are shorter.
Depends on your hunting/packing style and torso length.

OLDHORNHUNTER · Apr 6, 2011

there are alot better packs on the market than Badlands...check out Blacks Creek packs...also White Buffalo packs {whitebuffalopacks.com} are a good looking packs. there is also a new one { www.kuiu.com } these are carbon molded & super lite weight like under 2 pounds...

Deerlove · Apr 6, 2011

I have all three so I would go 2800.

hunting1 · Apr 6, 2011

I like the 2200 for the meat carrying aspect or longer stays. I am not sure how someone could recomend the KUIU pack when it isn't even out?

Badlands told me there will be a slight design change on the 2200 due to the belt was too big for alot of people.

Try em on and see what feels best to you.

OLDHORNHUNTER · Apr 6, 2011

it was mentioned to check it out

hunting1 · Apr 6, 2011

No slam oldhornhunter, they are not even available and I see a bunch of guys saying how great they are. I am sure they are, but I find it funny how someone (not you) can promote something they have never used.

Price difference is about $300 difference or more as well.

Good hunt'n!

hhunter23 · Apr 6, 2011

for a "day" pack i use the horn hunter g2 i like it, its perfect size for a day. but i have used the badlands hypervent, and i really liked that one too. i have a 2200 and i think its a little big for a day pack but i love it for over nighters or even week long trips.

"Shoot Straight"

OLDHORNHUNTER · Apr 7, 2011

hey hunting1 no prob..I know what u mean I got the same info so I checked there website out & yeah they look pretty good but also seemed way over priced...

hunting1 · Apr 7, 2011

Kuiu told me May is when the packs will be available. I too being a gear whore am looking forward to their review.

Good hunting!

cammoman33 · Apr 7, 2011

thanks for the responses, I just have always used badlands, and I guess am used to them. Just wanted a smaller pack, and have tried both of them on, just can't decide on which one I want. Thanks.

PaysonOutfitters · Apr 9, 2011

The 2200 is a great all around pack. You wont go wrong if you get this pack.

Premium Hunting Gear at great prices and Free Shipping. www.SantanaOutdoors.com

bigbull1 · Apr 10, 2011

The 2800 offers the same "Bat Wing" design as the 2200 but offers a nice bottom compartment that holds sleeping bag, extra layers or jacket, and weighs just a bit more. My favorite day pack from Badlands is the Diablo; great air flow to the back, 1900ci, and 2 1/2 lbs!

Free shipping, Free Hunt Knife, and un-advertised discount to all MM posters.

Ed
www.huntpacks.com

MontanaGuide · May 14, 2011

I have had the Ultraday, Superday, 2200, and the 2800. My favorite is the 2800. I liked the 2200 but I needed to be able to better organize wieght so I went to the 2800. The 2800 has a better configuration for what I need. I do backcountry hunts as well as guide and the 2800 works perfect.
One difference that really stuck out to me is the length of the pack. With the 2800 I can ride horseback without the pack rubbing on the saddle and I can look straight up without catching my hat on my pack. The 2200, however, had these problems.

All good packs though and the Badlands customer service CANNOT be beat!