Was this JUST the NICE Frame,as I have used/owned some Badlands packs, actual original US-made and offshore models, have one now and none of them came close to my MR packs, NICE included.
With a bag that has the lifter attachments I have not seen any of the many people I have turned onto MR NICE rigs suffer at all. but, every body is different.
That said, I would go for a MR internal or maybe a Stone Glacier, a very nice looking simple pack, LONG before I would hump a heavy load in one of Badland's current or offshore offerings.
What, exactly, are you hunting and where as this can make some difference in your requirements?
