I do not buy expensive rain gear do to the face that sometimes it gets torn apart by limbs etc. I have been using frog togs which is cheap enough to replace if it is cold or warm easy to layer under it.

 

All I use is Badlands however I am in North Carolina, not the midwest.

First on rain gear, I have their "Catalyst" set which is a solid piece and lightweight. It has a soft outer so it's quiet and has withstood the couple of times I've had rain pour on me in the stand. Downside is that the soft outer will retain a touch of water and then evaporate which cools you down a bit. This set is rain / windproof and is easy to layer under. Pending your size, I'm actually selling their "Alpha" set which is their primo shell which is water and wind proof. It's definitely thicker would be good for colder climates but is more noisy than the catalyst. For me, it's just too heavy of a set for hunting here in NC with our temps.

For their other pieces, what are your goals and how do you like your kit? One heavy piece with a base or do you like multiple thinner layers? What temperature ranges are you planning to use this for?

 

Did you sale your set yet?

 

I just hunted yesterday for the first time wearing my Badlands Ascend pants and jacket. It was 50 out and dropped down to around 40 at sunset. I get cold easily and wore a thin base layer but was too warm. They are warm for as thin as they are. The fit and comfort was amazing. They were extremely comfortable and dead quiet. The fleece is water and wind resistant but I wouldn’t wear it in a constant rain...but I don’t hunt in the rain.
I’m confident they will do well with heavyweight base layers for late season in Ohio.

 

I own pieces from all the big camo companies. The one thing I love about Badlands is their warm weather gear for late summer, early fall archery hunts. They excel in that category.

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Last year I went all in on Badlands gear from Hot to the Very Cold specific Pyre. All in all spending around $1500. I love the approach patters, both of them and think they blend in better than just about any others out there. The regular approach in New Mexico and Arizona elk hunting is fantastic and the Approach FX in a Midwest tree looks great all fall and winter. There were a couple of Pieces that fit well, the mid layer hoody, the puffy jacket (high untes I believe) and the Calor series fit alright, but everything else did not fit well at all. Way too loose in the stomach area and baggy in the crotch area and extremely tight in the shoulders and arms. If it fit like Sitka or even better like First Lite it would be my go-to gear. As it is now most of the gear could use some serious sizing improvements. I want to use Badlands all the time, love the company, the YouTube channel, the packs, everything, but can’t get over the fit of most of the pieces.
One other thing, while a lot on here scoff at their packs and instantly claim you need a $500 pack for “serious work” I often prefer their packs to those costing double their price and find them comfortable and well thought out.

 

What would you compare a badlands set to the FL solitude? Or is there a similar set?

 

I hunted in badlands for a year or so and now I’m in kuiu. It’s not a bad product but doesn’t touch kuiu, Sitka or FL IMO. I still have their rain gear the catalyst. It’s not fully water proof, I hunted in it yesterday actually and my knees where damp from sitting in the tree. Works good enough and it is quiet, but it’s nothing too special.


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I’m putting their catalyst rain gear to work this afternoon. Hoping to stay dry or back to Amazon LOL.

 

Just making the switch from FL to Badlands myself. Had some customer service issues with FL. Nothing big, just enough to wonder what else is out there. The warranty on Badlands gear and clothing is top of the game. I've used their packs and really like them.

 

I've had one of their small packs for years now a pursuit I think, been very happy with it- i. Bought one for 2 of my hunting buddies and they seem to have good luck as well with it. I Got a good deal on some of their clothing so I tried it out, I got a set of calor pants a calor jacket, and a pyre jacket . I like the calor pants but the calor jacket I could take or leave ( I have an old cabelas outfitter hoodie I prefer) Very happy with the pyre jacket, I will definitely be ordering a set of pyre bibs or putting them on my Christmas list. My only complaint so far is that they are a little bit noisy, not noisy enough to be a deal breaker for me but it's a little annoying when hunting clothes aren't dead quiet. Overall I think for the money they have a pretty good product

 

First season badlands user. Started with calor set. Windproof and water resist are great. They aren’t “rain gear” though. Just ordered a set of ascend for early season, the calor is a bit warm above 40. The calor is a bit “crunchy” sounding if it were a dead wind archery sit. Best gear i have owned but haven’t had the other big names. Warranty is what sold me.


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Is there anything in their line that is comparable to the Sanctuary or the Incinerator sets?

 

The Pyre is there heaviest set. Some positive, some negatives I mentioned above. I have also written other threads about them on here.

 

frog togs buy,,, the money you saved for butcher

 

The calor is way warmer than you think it should be for how thin it is.


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Is anyone have trouble contacting Badlands? I have a question for them about a return but phone calls are not being answered and messages left are not returned. I've also left e-mails on their web-site "contact us" section, those are also not being returned. I'm a bit disappointed with this.

 

I’ve had to contact them once for warranty service. I had a zipper go bad in a vest after a few seasons of use. They got back with me the same day. My vest had been discontinued so they let me choose virtually any jacket “within reason”. I was blown away by their service and will be buying more Badlands camo.

 

just got contacted, and things worked out.

 

Nice guys at Badlands.

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I have quite a few items from Badlands. Love their packs and ended up buying clothing when it was 40% off then spent more. I do not like the calor pants due to the length of the inseem. Makes it feel like you are walking in baggy large pants. I bought the pyre bibs (the warmest set) and abosuletly love them. I get cold quickly due to slow blood flow but all i wear is a pair of jeans and the bibs over them if its around freezing or warmer. I have numerous jackets and layering options and all fit really well. I did not buy the pyre jacket so I just layer up, all of which is badlands and kept warm in sleet and snow for around 3.5 hours with no issues. I bought the warmest beanie and usually end up taking off for awhile as it almost too warm at times.