Badlands Packs-Who has had Zipper tab/other failures?
12-26-2009, 07:40 AM
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Badlands Packs-Who has had Zipper tab/other failures?
I have. I had two break in the same day on my 2200 I bought new last year, have only used a few times, and I didn't abuse the zippers. All I did was use them; the tabs are JUNK imo.
I fixed the problem and installed parachute cord on each failed zipper as my zipper handle, as I didn't want to spend the approx $20 each way for shipping, that Badlands requires to honor their warranty. I also had a plastic buckle break. I also had some stitching tear away on the black, rubbery material near top of pack. I resewed it myself. Very comfortable pack...but they do fail..unless mine was made on a Friday right before closing time
I am happy with the comfort/functionality of the pack, I use it very little, except for winter hunts carrying a DB blind, Lil Buddy heater, and chair.
Just curious if there are others of you with Badland Pack issues? On a side note; my Horn Hunter pack is WAY tougher and has had some hard use/abuse this year, carrying stands and gear, with no failures.
I fixed the problem and installed parachute cord on each failed zipper as my zipper handle, as I didn't want to spend the approx $20 each way for shipping, that Badlands requires to honor their warranty. I also had a plastic buckle break. I also had some stitching tear away on the black, rubbery material near top of pack. I resewed it myself. Very comfortable pack...but they do fail..unless mine was made on a Friday right before closing time I am happy with the comfort/functionality of the pack, I use it very little, except for winter hunts carrying a DB blind, Lil Buddy heater, and chair. Just curious if there are others of you with Badland Pack issues? On a side note; my Horn Hunter pack is WAY tougher and has had some hard use/abuse this year, carrying stands and gear, with no failures.
12-26-2009, 06:24 PM
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Wow, tons of guys here too; I am not alone
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1094833
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1063586
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1094833
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1063586
12-28-2009, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ELK GROVE CA USA
Posts: 1,251
many,many people have small issues with badlands packs...send it in and they will fix it...i personally use a Camelbak Commander for my day hunts and have had nothing break in it as of yet and it makes for a good weekend pack as well.
the 4500 i have read problems on them as well, some even having the internal frame (which is a hard plastic!!) break into two.
the 4500 i have read problems on them as well, some even having the internal frame (which is a hard plastic!!) break into two.
12-30-2009, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NW Ohio USA
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They have my like new Monster pack right now for this very reason. I called them after it broke and they sent me a bunch of zipper pulls and instructed me how to change it however after trying without success I decided to send it back to them for repair.
I also have an older Monster with LOTS of use and have never had a single problem with it. Having looked at both packs, I think they're using less expensive zipper pulls now.
Badlands has a great warranty and are great peole to work with all around. You only have the pay shipping to them, they pay for it on the way back.
I also have an older Monster with LOTS of use and have never had a single problem with it. Having looked at both packs, I think they're using less expensive zipper pulls now.
Badlands has a great warranty and are great peole to work with all around. You only have the pay shipping to them, they pay for it on the way back.
