The Initial Ascent Pack System

Carry Heavy Loads More Comfortably

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

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IA Day Pack

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Testimonials

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

- Dan Staton, ElkShape

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"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

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"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.

Brian Call Utah Bull

"It just carries SO nice."

- Brian Call, Gritty Films and Gritty Podcast

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"The BEST with heavy weight....tailor-made for the trips we take."

- Ryan Lampers, Sthealthy Hunter

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

- Brady Miller, GoHunt

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