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"Integrous" - with integrity. Passion drives detail. Detail drives excellence. Excellence strives for success. After three years in development and 15 generations of design, the Integrous Frame and suspension is the result of unrelenting passion, detail, excellence, and success. This quality design is the pinnacle in ultralight backpacking frames and suspensions.
INTEGROUS FRAME
"Invictus"- Unconquerable or undefeated. Designed specifically for female torso lengths of 13”-17". Designed from the original “Integrous” Frame but shaped and molded around the female torso. Perfectly balanced shape to deliver the most comfortable suspension on the market while carrying heavy or light loads. The contoured shape fits seamlessly in line with the natural curvature of the female spine while spreading the weight out effortlessly onto the hips.
INVICTUS (FEMALE) FRAME
"Integrous" - with integrity. Passion drives detail. Detail drives excellence. Excellence strives for success. After three years in development and 15 generations of design, the Integrous Frame and suspension is the result of unrelenting passion, detail, excellence, and success. This quality design is the pinnacle in ultralight backpacking frames and suspensions.
INTEGROUS FRAME
"Invictus"- Unconquerable or undefeated. Designed specifically for female torso lengths of 13”-17". Designed from the original “Integrous” Frame but shaped and molded around the female torso. Perfectly balanced shape to deliver the most comfortable suspension on the market while carrying heavy or light loads. The contoured shape fits seamlessly in line with the natural curvature of the female spine while spreading the weight out effortlessly onto the hips.
INVICTUS (FEMALE) FRAME
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IA5K Pack System
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The perfect "tag-along" accessory bag for that little bit of extra storage you need on your hunt. 700 cubic inches of storage Weight- 6.9 oz One vertical YKK zipper with...
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New and improved structure for added durability! New pressure relief port for easy bottle placement and removal Lightweight at 3 oz Universal attachment to fit any pack Very simple design...
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All Pack Systems Come With The Lid The IA5K pack system is the flagship of the IA lineup. With the sleek roll-top and the horseshoe-style main body entrance, this is...
TESTIMONIALS
"This is built to carry large loads efficiently... This is THE MOST efficient way to get meat back to the truck."
Dan Staton, ElkShape
"In the hunting space, I think that the Initial Ascent Pack is hands-down the best heavy load-carrying pack on the market ."
Brian Call
"A lot of good backpacks out there, it's those heavy loads that seperate good from great. IA is one of the great."
Martin "Chag" Chagnovich
"It does feel great at 100 pounds...an awesome, awesome pack."
Brady Miller
"With a fall season that consists of 12 straight weeks of guiding, multiple pack outs per week, and sometimes per day... if I trust in IA's structure and function in doing the job right, carrying heavy loads, and there's no bodily aches and pains from an improper pack, then you can too."
"Hollywood" Dave Beronio, R&K Hunting Co.
"For me, going farther and staying longer is the name of the game. This pack helps me to make even the hardest packouts achievable."
Justin Small
COMMON QUESTIONS
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We have the Integrous Frame for torso lengths from 18-22".
We have our Invictus Female Frame for torso lengths 13-17". This frame will also work for kids who fall into that torso length range. -
Our hip belt sizes are based off of your pants waist size.
Small-26"-30"
Medium-31"-36"
Large-37"+
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After three years in development and 16 generations of design, the Integrous Frame and suspension is the result of unrelenting passion, detail, excellence, and success. This quality design is the pinnacle in ultralight backpacking frames and suspensions. The triaxial carbon fiber structure combined with additional strategically placed composite materials provides the greatest strength to weight ratio on the market. We are confident in delivering a frame that is not only comfortable, but provides the ability to haul extremely heavy loads. The key to the frame’s design is its shape. This allows the heaviest load to be positioned in the center of your back by spreading the weight over your hips, minimizing muscle fatigue and shoulder strain. To stay cooler in hot conditions, the shape maintains air flow around your back. The frame also follows the natural curvature of your spine, providing extreme comfort in all conditions.
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Initial Ascent is confident that our products will meet and exceed your expectations. We test our products to failure so you don't have to. The Integrous and Invictus Frames have a LIFETIME GUARANTEE. We offer a 100% 1-year warranty for any material defects and workmanship to the original purchaser.
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Yes! Please visit our Pro Program page for more details.
