Badlands 3D vs Badlands Rise

Badlands

Badlands 3D

$250

5★ (6)

Badlands

$200

4.9★ (38)

Quick take: The Badlands Rise costs $50 less; the Badlands 3D carries more (23 vs 15 liters); the Badlands Rise is lighter (2.3 vs 3.2 lbs).

Spec	Badlands 3D	Badlands Rise
Price	$250	$200
Rating	5★ (6)	4.9★ (38)
Type	Hunting Pack	Hunting Pack
Frame Type	Internal Frame	Internal Frame
Capacity	23 L (1,400 ci)	15 L (900 ci)
Weight	3.2 lb	2.3 lb
Max Load	Not specified	Not specified
Torso Fit	One size	One size
Material	Not specified by manufacturer	Ultra-quiet, burr-resistant cold-weather outer with suede fabric liner
Back Panel	AirTrack padded suspension	Padded back panel
Adjustable torso	No	No
Ventilated back	Yes	No
Raincover included	No	No
Hipbelt pockets	No	No
Removable lid	No	No
Hydration sleeve	Yes	No
Fits BV500 bear can	No	No
Warranty	Unconditional lifetime warranty	Unconditional lifetime warranty

✓Dual side quivers give rapid access to spare arrows - one TAC shooter carried 18 arrows plus tools for a 3-day, 27-mile event
✓Contoured, extra-padded shoulder straps are shaped so drawing a bow all day is unhindered - the pack's signature design goal
✓Big open main compartment with structured sides that stay open when the bag isn't full, making gear easy to grab
✓Included bow boot and external straps give a solid hands-free bow carry option
✓Padded AirTrack back suspension praised as comfortable over long courses ('eats up the added weight')
✓Removable reverse-tightening waistbelt with MOLLE webbing for attachments
✓Hydration compatible with dual side exit ports, plus a microsuede pocket that protects sunglasses
✓Backed by Badlands' unconditional lifetime warranty; all 6 manufacturer-site reviews are 5-star

✗Sold out on badlandsgear.com as of July 2026 - restocks appear seasonal, so buying can mean waiting
✗Only 6 reviews on the manufacturer site and very little independent forum discussion yet, so the 5.0 rating is a small sample
✗At 1,400 ci (~23 L) it's a day pack only - no capacity for overnight gear
✗3.2 lb is heavy for a 23 L pack; the archery-specific structure adds weight
✗Quiver sleeves and archery-specific layout add bulk that's wasted if you're not carrying arrows
✗No rain cover included
✗No hipbelt pockets, and no meat-hauling capability for western hunts
✗Badlands doesn't publish the fabric spec for this pack, making material comparisons hard

✓Zipperless Swiftlatch main opening with Fidlock magnetic fasteners is genuinely silent - the single most praised feature in owner reviews
✓Semi-rigid bag keeps its shape, so reviewers say digging gear out of the bottom while in the tree is easy and quiet
✓Ultra-quiet, burr-resistant outer fabric with soft suede liner - multiple owners call it the quietest pack they've used
✓Reinforced hanging loop and magnetic front panel hold the main access door open while the pack hangs at height
✓SWAP modular grid system (one grid included) lets you add pouches, tree buckets, and organizers where you want them
✓Bedroll/compression straps carry climbing sticks and a saddle platform well - saddle hunters repeatedly recommend it
✓Owners rate fit and finish well above big-box store packs; 35 of 38 manufacturer-site reviews are 5-star
✓Backed by Badlands' unconditional lifetime warranty

✗Only 900 ci (~15 L) - noticeably smaller than most whitetail day packs; a 3-star reviewer notes it 'will not hold very much'
✗No waistbelt - an owner specifically wished for a stowable belt strap for hiking in
✗No hydration sleeve or dedicated bladder routing
✗Gun boot, bow boot, and extra pouches are all separate SWAP accessories, so the real cost climbs past $200
✗Interior has only large pockets - reviewers ask for small organizer pockets to divide gear
✗Limited external MOLLE/attachment real estate; one reviewer returned it because his accessory setup wouldn't transfer
✗The Fidlock slide clip on the lid takes practice - one owner fumbles it with cold hands
✗Treestand-specific design: no meat shelf, load shelf, or frame for western pack-out duty