Badlands ATX 25 Review ***Updated 9/22/24***

[mtwarden]

Badlands and Rokslide asked me to review one of their new day packs, the ATX 25- 25 as in 2500 cubic inches (40 liters). It's an internal frame with two aluminum stays. I'll be using it on my local single track trails, few longer hikes and going to try to squeeze in a couple of 2-3 day trips w/ it too.

Took it out today on it's maiden voyage- 13 mile (4000') local peak bag

***Update*** Badlands ATX 25 Review

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I use my 2800 as a day pack every day hunting. Doubles as a descent meat hauler too.

 

[JasonT]

Glad they finally put water bottle pockets on sides. Wish SG would put them on the avail.

 

[realunlucky]

Badlands is putting out some great designs. Look forward to seeing your thoughts after using it awhile

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[robby denning]

subscribed!

 

[bozeman]

.....watching. Looking to upgrade from my MR Scapegoat 35, but yet to find a contender.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Mike's review of the Badlands ATX 25 is live on our homepage. Check it out!

Badlands ATX 25 Review

 

[mtwarden]

Thanks Justin!

 

[mtwarden]

One correction— the hip belt is NOT removable on the ATX 25, it appears it is on the two smaller ATX packs.

 

[Archery Ninja]

Badlands and Rokslide asked me to review one of their new day packs, the ATX 25- 25 as in 2500 cubic inches (40 liters). It's an internal frame with two aluminum stays. I'll be using it on my local single track trails, few longer hikes and going to try to squeeze in a couple of 2-3 day trips w/ it too.

Took it out today on it's maiden voyage- 13 mile (4000') local peak bag

***Update*** Badlands ATX 25 Review

Good looking pack. Appears sturdy.

 

[TheWoat]

Would this pack work well as for 2-3 day hunting trips? I'm a new hunter and looking for a new pack, no plans on going beyond two nights/three days aka weekends.

 

[mtwarden]

Would this pack work well as for 2-3 day hunting trips? I'm a new hunter and looking for a new pack, no plans on going beyond two nights/three days aka weekends.

Yup — I did a few two and three day trips with it; that’s pretty close to the limit as food starts taking up a lot of volume.

 

[TheWoat]

Yup — I did a few two and three day trips with it; that’s pretty close to the limit as food starts taking up a lot of volume.

And there's enough space for hauling out a quartered mule deer?

 

[mtwarden]

And there's enough space for hauling out a quartered mule deer?

Nope. There’s probably enough room for a boned deer if you were just day hunting.

If you were backpack hunting, would probably be able to get a little boned meat out, but would have to return for the rest.

I think they primarily designed this pack for day hunting.

 

[TheWoat]

Nope. There’s probably enough room for a boned deer if you were just day hunting.

If you were backpack hunting, would probably be able to get a little boned meat out, but would have to return for the rest.

I think they primarily designed this pack for day hunting.

Thanks for the info.

 

[ryanthompson0421]

Just got one and took it on a very short black bear scouting hike. Shoulder strap broke down at the attachment loop. Luckily had some heavy duty zip ties on me to get by. Will be sending it in for warranty but it really killed my confidence in this pack having in break on day one with hardly any weight in it.

 

[mtwarden]

That’s no good

 

[ryanthompson0421]

That’s no good

Stuff happens, looks like they missed the strp on this part of the loop and it was only held by the temp glue, I don't think it's normally a weak point on this model. Grabbing a MR Gravelly to put on my Guide light frame tonight after work. Luckily for me I have 10 or so male and female buckles of the old style to make that work. Will try and see if I can get the hood off my Marshall pack to incorporate into that and I should have plenty of room. Probably a better option for hauling out a boned out bear solo anyways. The badlands when I get it back will become my wife's pack for the 3 or less days she joins me a year.

 

[mtwarden]

Hmmmm- someone missed that

Definitely a better option for hauling a bear out