Badlands 2200 Elk Hunt Review
Editor: Darren
Basic Descripton:
1-3 Day Hunting Pack
Just the Facts:
6lbs 4 oz
5 Pockets
4 compartments
2310 cu In
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Story
My first experience with the Badlands 2200 Day Pack was on a Utah Limited Entry Muzzleloader hunt. My good friend, Richard, from Tennessee was finally luck enough to draw a Wasatch muzzleloader tag for elk and I, along with my brother-in-law, and cousin went along to assist and enjoy the action.
On the second day of the hunt we called in a nice 300 class 6X6 bull Richard promptly dropped with a single shot. We had two Badlands 2200 packs amongst us as well as a couple of external frame packs. After loading a hind quarter onto the first 2200, we quickly decided we would haul the meat with the 2200’s and use the external frames for carrying our gear. This was due to ease in which we were able to attach the meat to the pack and the comfort it afforded as we carried the load. Having carried out numerous other elk on external frame packs I was very impressed with how superior the 2200 was to the external frames.
Some of the other features of the 2200 that I appreciated were: a built-in, hunter orange dropout to help other hunters quickly identify the piece of elk moving through the woods as already been bagged!, access to the pack internals from the back of the pack allowing access to personal items while the pack is loaded with meat, a built-in hydration reservoir allowing you to carry meat and drink a the same time and small pockets on the wings of the pack allowing easy access to other small personal items.
What they could do better:
The buckle breaking is a problem, need better buckles.
Badlands 2200 Elk Hunt Review
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So if i understand the review correctly, 2 guys with 2200 packs stripped of gear were able to pack out all of the elk meat in one trip?
I am in the market for a pack and trying to decide between the 2200, 2800, and 4500. We do 3 days out and then return to base camp to replinish. Thanks.
Hi
Thanks for reading the review.
We did not haul the meat out in 1 load with 2 2200 packs.
We had 4 of us, only 2 guys had the 2200.
With a 2200 you can easily haul the rear quarter of an elk. The 4500 or the 2800 will not haul more meat, they just all become uncomfortable with more weight.
Personally, I think the 2200 is the best Badlands pack. It is set up to haul out meat.
We used one on a Desert Sheep hunt, we packed enough for a 5 day pack in hunt with it.
Hope that helps, do not hesitate to email or post questions.
Mike
I have the 2200 and the 4500. I tend to overload my 2200 I stuff it full till the seams look like they are going to pop. My 2200 is one of the first they made. I believe it is a little tougher than the newer models. Have had very good service form Badlands. I like my 2200 for day trips, but if I’m going longer I take my 4500. Make sure you get the right belt size, a lot of people don’t know they come in different sizes. My waist is 31 and I need a medium, can’t get a large tightened up enough.