NEW!

Sawtooth Duffel Bags
40L, 70L, 100L

ADVENTURE-READY AND BUILT TO LAST

Pre-Order Your Duffel Bag Today

NEW!

The Scout

GO-ANYWHERE, DO-EVERYTHING DAYPACK

PRE-ORDER YOUR SCOUT HERE

NEW!

IA Accessories

Check out our new Accessories

The Initial Ascent
Pack System

CARRY HEAVY LOADS MORE COMFORTABLY

PURCHASE YOUR PACK SYSTEM

Carrying heavy loads in the backcountry can be the most dreaded and painful aspect of the hunt. At Initial Ascent, we’ve created a pack system that carries heavy loads more comfortably so you can have the hunting experience you’ve earned.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR NEW PACK SYSTEM

START HERE & PICK A SIZE

IA Day Pack Olive Side.jpg__PID:877f35d7-2ca1-455d-9a25-33c6401a34a8

Testimonials

IMG_2263-min.jpeg__PID:7325ffb3-6d79-4355-98f4-7439b3fefe6f

"It does feel great at 100 pounds...an awesome, awesome pack."

- Brady Miller, GoHunt

Screenshot 2025-04-24 163306.png__PID:ea248224-42f1-4133-be00-8f373f2a1547

"This is built to carry large loads efficiently...This is THE MOST efficient way to get meat back to the truck. "

- Dan Staton, ElkShape

IMG_3026.jpg__PID:15a2b185-22fe-4ddf-8be7-b8d63dba4988

"A lot of good backpacks out there, it's those heavy loads that separate good from great. IA is one of the great. "

- Martin "Chag" Chagnovich

IMG_5925.PNG__PID:94ae11d6-29c3-465a-8e15-004d440ca765

"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

IMG_7486.jpg__PID:dda8a16b-fd90-4968-9a96-78d9acfc16c2

"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. "