cool

I was checking out Badlands website and discovered they're right here in Salt Lake City!

I called them and they have a factory store about 10 miles from my office. So yesterday I paid them a visit.

I agree with most of you that I wish they had other color schemes than "real tree" but they are the MOST COMFORTABLE PACKS I HAVE EVER TRIED ON!

No joke.

I am really considering getting one.

However, if someone can show me a pack with the same level of awesomeness in suspension systems then I'll bite.

I'm not a hunter and don't need a pack with a "meat shelf". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm just a sucker for there warranty.

this is sort of off topic but it seems that the TAD GEAR packs are really made by MAXPEDITION.TRIPLE AUGHT DESIGN which is TAD GEARS personal line of gear just designed it.so for a heavy price like that your only getting a more intricately designed MAXPEDITION for 3 times the amount.

TAD Gear stuff is expensive. I got the Dispatch Bag from them and have been very happy.

It is different material than on the Maxpedition stuff I've had(Pygmy Falcon II and Jumbo Versi-Pack).

Just looking at all the sweet packs in this thread and found this while poking around on dbt.Looks like a pretty good day pack.On sale too.

http://www.diamondbacktactical.com/BattleLab-Hydration-Patrol-Pack-OLIVE-DRAB-P2612C2.aspx