Horn hunter full curl vs badlands 2200

[Thowell211]

I've found these 2 packs for sale both used very little both actually get good reviews the difference i see is the horn hunter has alot more capacity and meat carrying ability whats your thoughts on this?

 

[syoungs]

The horn hunter was way more comfortable with any sort of weight in it to me. it also is a little more versatile with the ability to run a larger bag for longer trips etc.
the load shelf with the wings makes it easy to get everything loaded and tight, and it stays that way.
if the horn hunter is the newer version it also has adjustable torso length with is nice, and better pocket design on the wings.

 

[syoungs]

Also, I would question the longevity of the badlands pack vs the horn hunter. seems to be issues with buckles and zippers on my buddies badlands. I have had 80# in the meat shelf multiple times, and 15# of stuff in the daypack. Not the most comfortable pack out here compared to the higher end brands, but I had no complaints and the system didn't flinch at it.

 

[IdahoHntr]

If you are planning on hauling meat in it, or having a do everything pack I would choose the horn hunter for sure. I loved my horn hunter pack for hauling meat. It honestly hauled some extremely heavy loads about as good as anything I've tried. I only have two real knocks on the pack and those are:

1. It's heavy
2. Its stiff for a wear all the time every day pack. Pays off when your hauling meat, but the rest of the time you don't have a lot of flexibility.

I had the adjustable torso version and was able to fit it to my body very well. It felt just as good with heavy weight in it as the mystery ranch pintler I'm running now. I only upgraded because I wanted to shave some weight off the pack and have a pack that didn't feel so restrictive when I wasn't hauling meat.

My experience with badlands packs in general is that they can make a good day pack, but get more than 30-40 lbs in it and you're going to be wishing you had something different.

 

[mrbillbrown]

Owned both before moving into my Kifaru set ups. Horn Hunter is hands down better than the Badlands 2200 for hauling any kind of weight. The 2200 was nice walking around the deer woods and hauling up into the stand but hated carrying any more than 30# with it. Horn Hunter is a heavy base pack weight but can haul a house if needed.


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[roosiebull]

I will agree with others, I have had both, and there is no comparison capability wise. the horn hunter hauls a lot of weight, and pretty well (still use mine as a hauler) the badlands isn't a hauler in practical terms.

the horn hunter is a little heavy and clunky, but it is a workhorse and will do the job. I have hauled a lot of heavy loads in mine, and it does that well.

I gave my badlands to my brother in law, and I took him elk hunting this fall and he killed his first bull. he had his 2200 and I had my MR pop up. coming out of that canyon with a hindquarter was fine on the little pop up, he had a front shoulder in his 2200 and was having problems with only that. I almost felt bad for giving it to him

get the horn hunter, it's a LOT more pack

 

[Kenai_dtracker]

Hauled out a front shoulder and backstraps with the 2200 last fall. It was manageable and rode ok, just as long as you cinch it down tight to your back.
I’m selling my Badlands 2200 which i bought last year and it is practically new in earth color. $125

 

[marshland_max]

Had both, sold both. The Horn hunter was hands down the better pack!

 

[aion2come]

If you are looking for an every-day pack for hunting, the 2200 is far more comfortable in my opinion. But, as others have noted, it isn't as good when you have meat to haul and the zippers are prone to break (but will always be replaced by Badlands for free.... BL has great customer service). So it just depends on what you want. Are you buying for the 95% of the days you'll wear it, or is hauling meat a priority issue? The HH is definitely the stouter of the two for hauling, but it is heavy.

 

[roosiebull]

If you are looking for an every-day pack for hunting, the 2200 is far more comfortable in my opinion. But, as others have noted, it isn't as good when you have meat to haul and the zippers are prone to break (but will always be replaced by Badlands for free.... BL has great customer service). So it just depends on what you want. Are you buying for the 95% of the days you'll wear it, or is hauling meat a priority issue? The HH is definitely the stouter of the two for hauling, but it is heavy.

the badlands is 5lb 15oz, horn hunter full curl combo (frame/day pack 2000 CI) is 7.2lbs, and the HH will carry lighter with any weight, just due to how you can organize the weight and how it wears. the 2200 is heavy for what it is.

I do agree though, the 2200 will be better for walking through brush, ducking under stuff, etc. after a very short time, I knew the 2200 wasn't for me hunting, so I figured I could just use it for winter steelhead fishing, and I didn't even like it for that.

the MR pop ups have been on sale lately, and a person could pick one up for similar price of both of these options, and imo they are the best day pack on the market.

 

[Coveyleader]

I don't know anything about the HH, but I have a ton of experience with the 2200. I have hauled 20+ elk out with that little pack, two sheep, goats, countless deer etc. When I got to the truck I didn't even grab a frame pack. Just went back with the 2200 each trip. I disagree that that pack can't haul, I put mine through hell and after 15+ years, sent it back and got a new one no questions asked.

Zippers were an issue, but I never had a strap break until last year and the hell I put that pack through, that failure wouldn't be uncommon for any pack.

The batwing style is what makes that pack shine. Drop pack, open wings, slam quarter in, tighten and off to the races. I used to do 7 day back pack hunts using that pack and everything would fit on it, in it one way or another.

Here is a photo of a " last pack out, with camp, and elk quarter inside the bag" and another with a mountain goat boned out and cape inside.

Good luck.

 

[Orion1]

I had a Badlands a friend gave me, he was disappointed in it - my experience with it wasn't any better.... It seemed like a good pack.. well made but wasn't comfortable with moderate amounts of weight in it

I had a couple other people try it of different body types and the results were the same - our experience was it didn't fit anyone well

Try before you buy or go to a place with a good exchange / return policy if you decide to embark down this road would be my humble suggestion...