Bison Gear vs Badlands

[Welch Bowman]

Anyone have any experience or opinions on these two brands. have a chance to by a new Badlands Hyper-vent pack for less than $100. but kind of always wanted a Bison Gear,being it's made in USA,and is wool but the cost is at least another $140.    

[snakewood3]

Buy American. Bison Gear is 1st class.

[Welch Bowman]

snakewood have you experience with one or the other?

[snakewood3]

I have been using the small Bison Gear pack for 7 yrs. I don't have any need for anything larger. It has many lash points and is very comfortable, even with a very heavy load, I use mine to carry flint out of remote areas in addition to hunting.

[Buckwheaties]

Go with Bison Gear, the extra cost is worth it.. Great products..

[glenbo]

I have two Badlands packs.I am more than happy with both.I have never owned any Bison Gear,but they sure are nice,just a little out of my budget.glen

[Chris Surtees]

Welch Bowman,

If you are looking into a fanny pack or haversack go with Bison Gear.

If you want a backpack or day pack go with Badlands.

I had lots experience with both and this was the route I ended up going with.

For treestand hunting nothing beats the Bison Gear Haversack. It is just large enough to carry what you need but not so big that you take too much. Also their fanny packs are best around IMO I am not big on a lot of pockets and Bison Gear has just the right amount.

The Badlands packs are hard to beat with the lifetime warranty and are as tough as nails. For extended trips and overnight hunts where more gear is needed I always reach for my Badlands.

Also do your self a favor and talk with Whip at Prairie Traditions. He is really big on the Edlerbrook packs and has lots of knowledge with Badlands as well.

As for the American v. imported products just remember that Americans are selling both and earn their living this way.

[Jack Whitmire Jr]

I have 2 badlands also and am happy with both of them very well made . Cusomer service is good also . Can't speak for Bison Gear don't have any .

Jack

[Zmonster]

I've owned Elberstock bandlands and now I only own Bison gear. Angelo is a pleasure to deal with and his products are top notch. I'm partial to wool so that may be it. but I did notice that the badlands tended to be noisy when cold. The elberstock wasn't as noisy and offered a mirad of options and adjustability. The Badlands warranty and customer service drew me away from Elberstock. But Bison gear tops them all in all aspects.

[Winterhawk1960]

I have no experience with the Bison Gear line but have owned a Badlands 2200 since 1999. It has done everything that I have asked out of it and more. I carry it everytime that I hunt because I am an "all-dayer". I am talking about a true "backpack" by the way.......and have no experience with their smaller daypacks. They have a lifetime warranty and at the time that I purchased mine.....I thought it was kinda pricey but the warranty is what sold me.

It has truly been through hell and back and still functions flawlessly. The only thing that I wish I could do is purchase a larger belt for the top and bottom........I'm a little bit "chunkier" than I was 11 years ago.    

As Chris said.......regardless of "where" they are manufactured......they are "sold" by Americans.

Winterhawk1960

P.S......if you have any specific questions just PM me. I wouldn't hesitate a minute to purchase another Badlands pack.

[BoWyo]

I Have owned both Bison Gear and & Badlands. I prefer Bison Gear for it's silence in cold weather, easy to use zippers and compartment design as well as meat packing options.

[Lost Arra]

>>For treestand hunting nothing beats the Bison Gear Haversack<<

+1

I just wish the waterbottle pockets were a little bigger.

I have owned Badlands daypacks and sold them all after multiple zipper issues. Warranty does cover the problems but I would prefer not to have the problem.  For larger/overnight loads I use Kifaru.

[neargeezer]

I got a Super Diablo this fall. The frame is painted and the pack material squeaks against the frame. I adjust and adjust it and just can’t keep the frame from cutting into my low back, the waist belt just doesn’t work for me. I have been wearing packs for 30 years and this one just annoys me. My larger Kifaru is more comfortable as a day pack with twice as much weight. I will say the Badlands is cooler to wear, but other than that it just doesn’t fit the bill for me.

[Fritz]

I finally bit the bullet today and ordered myself a Bison Gear Lost River pack. Angelo was very helpful and just like a good bow I plan on getting many hard yrs of service from it.

[Ben Maher]

You can't beat Bison Gear for well made huntability .
I do hear good stuff about Eberstock but I like the wool quiet of Bison .

[Welch Bowman]

Thanks one and all,one think is for sure either is better than the hand me down jan-sport I have been useing

[Bugle1N]

I have a Bison Gear pack and it is a great pack. I also now have a the Eberlestock X2.  They are both great packs for different reasons and I use them both.  I looked for what I wanted in packs for years and finally could not decide between the two so bought both.

[Gary Logsdon]

I love my Bisongear "Elk Pack".  It was custom built to fit my needs and also to "fit" me like a glove.  I can't imagine using anything else for a ton of reasons.  Angie will work with you to build exactly what you want.  It should last more years than most guys can hunt.

[Tajue17]

I'm also thinking Bison Gear for the pack I'll order in January a Guide model with shoulder straps,,,,, you guys that use Bison packs what about the Rain and do you wear it or keep it exposed in the rain????

[Fritz]

Ted,

I specifically talked with Angelo about my need for having a pack that was pretty much waterproof. He suggested I go with the bucksuede over the wool because of this. I know it takes alot of rain for my bucksuede pullover to soak through.