I've been using the Badlands Whitetail Hybrid for 6 or 7 months and love it.



My dad's been looking for one and I think he's settling on the REI Flash 30.



I'm curious what everyone else uses for day hikes. Do you usually stick with one, or are there several you rotate through?

Tactical Tailor 3 day pack in MARPAT. Its one bombproof pack, extremely well made, stitching and attention to detail on par with Kifaru packs.

Is it comfortable?

I know that seems like a silly question but I tend to carry 15 to 20 lbs (9 kilos for you, Bushy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) and the Badlands Hybrid feels like a big hug.

kilos? whats that? i hate kilos. Gimmie LB's and inches anyday, but you Americans can keep your Fahrenheit though - i like Celsius

yes the pack is comfortable to wear, although when you start hammering thru woods on a hot day your back gets wet......no ventilation

That's why I wear more technical clothing when I hike. I figure most packs are going to make you sweat and non-cotton shirts will dry off within minutes.

love the expression on your face man.......lol

Thanks! It's covered in thick beard and less fat now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

15 to 20 pounds for a day hike? YIKES! I've carried less weight than that on many of my two-night backpacking trips.

The Hybrid pack is 4 lbs (it's a tank) and with 4 to 5 lbs of water in the reservoir, 2 lbs for my PSK, some extra clothes and tools it can be 15 to 20 lbs total.

All personal preference of course. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I've got the Badlands 2200, the warranty pretty much sold me. All my Kifaru stuff has been sold.

Yeah, me too!

That's crazy about selling all your Kifaru, all I hear are great things.

MM: The other reason why I carry so much on day hikes...

I'm preparing for a 6-day, 50+ mile hike this summer. So extra weight on each day hike adds to my training.

For the last 25+ years it's been the same bag. A Chouinard climbing pack that was modded by a fellow by the name of Leon Greenman in Greenwich Village. I asked him to add a padded waistband and an internal frame, he did a fine job of it. I've been able to load it up with tent, sleeping bag&pad, cooking gear, knife, fire gear, food, water, collapsible saw(lighter than an ax,candle lantern, other asst. stuff. I had to replace the zipper once so far & the original leather lashing patches have torn so I will have to replace them.