Back in July, I received my Badlands 2200 from Scott at Sage Creek Outfitters. They are still offering their FREE shipping and your choice of a free hydration bladder, headlamp, or Primos Hoochie Mama elk call.

In fact the Sage Creek Forums even have a forum dedicated to Badlands packs.  It is complete with photos of each of the packs.  The photos and testimonials from other Badlands users was what made me spend the $$$ on my pack.  I wasn’t disappointed

When I opened up my new pack I was pleasantly surprised at the quality construction. Good heavy zippers, plenty of pockets, especially the ones in the bat-wings for a spotting scope and tripod.

Now the 2200 is designed as a daypack with meat hauling capabilities. It has a meat shelf that stores away in a hidden pocket at the bottom of the pack. Good thing this shelf is Hunter orange, since the pack comes in Realtree Max-1 Open Country Camo. Now if I drop my pack for a stalk, I can pull the meat shelf out, so I can find it again!

I decided to see if I could fit all the supplies I would need for a weekend bivouac hunt in the mountains of Northern California. The list below is what I was able to fit assuming 90 degree days and 50 degree nights.  I went into excruciating detail, since I used this list as my check list.  It was stuffed to the gills, but I got it done.  A more appropriate pack would be the 2800, or the 4500 for up to a 5 day trek.  Either of these packs would give you room for a tent and more foul weather gear. 

All the STUFF that goes in my hunting pack

Belt attachments
Fleece pouch -16 oz Nalgene container, flavor packets (propel, crystal light)
Camera Bag

Left wing outer pocket
Empty Nalgene 64 oz. collapsible H2O canteen

Left wing Spotting scope pocket
2 pair wool poly blend hiking socks
Burris Landmark 15X-45X Scope

Left Belt pocket
2 granola bars
2 power bars
4 Carb Boom energy gels

Right Wing outer pocket
Toilet paper-backpackers roll (Charmin)
Kleenex

Right wing Tripod pocket
K&K Tripod 36”
NF/Wilderness Map
Specific area topo map 1:50,000 (Topo USA)
*50 ft 3/8” braided core rope

Right belt pocket
Compact Body Glide stick
Carmex lip balm
Kin-E-Sys sunscreen

Main Compartment
*Down sleeping bag w/ bivy sac
Orange drawstring sack 7×15 (4-5 pounds)
Blue drawstring pouch
Hemp soap
Titanium Spork
Cooking pot
Stove and gas line, ½ cup plastic measuring cup
Fuel canister for stove
2- 2 serving freeze-dried dinners
2- 1 serving freeze-dried dinners
2- 1 serving freeze dried breakfasts
2- 4 oz albacore tuna steaks in foil pouch
1-3 oatmeal packets
3 instant coffee singles
3 cocoa packets
1 top ramen
Wool shirt button up
UA cold Gear top
UA Cold Gear Bottoms
*Rain Suede Jacket
Stocking cap poly fleece

Back small outer pocket (stuff For quick access or emergencies)
Headlamp –Badlands 12 LED
Duct tape
Compass-if not in pants pocket
GPS – If not in pants pocket
Ziploc baggie
Blister kit
Kotex pad
Matches (in waterproof cylinder with whistle and mirror)
Dark Blue drawstring Sack
Space blanket
100 ft para cord
Glow stick
Fire sticks
Trioxohexane tablets
Butane lighter
AAA batteries-(Headlamp)
AA batteries –(GPS)
Maglite Solitare (1-AAA battery in backwards) attached to micra leatherman
Mini Swiss army knife with corkscrew
Iodine drops and neutralizer
Basic first aid kit
Bandaids,aspirin/ibuprofen, Immodium, pepto bismol tabs, benydryl, wet nap, alcohol wipes, gauze roll 2”x6 yds. 2 -2×2 gauze pads

Hydration bladder pocket
32 oz camelback bladder
MSR Miniworks EX Water filter
Lower straps
Thermarest z-Lite pad, Reg

Stuffed to the gills for the weekend

* Opportunity for more compact item
Total Weight 32.8 pounds

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