Posts Tagged ‘hunting’
The “Just In Case” Bag You Should Always Bring
Seems like the busier I get and the more time I spend in the hills chasing critters, the more I’m apt to either forget something, lose something, or have gear fail. So, to help with this, I decided to get myself a little more prepared. A friend of mine that I work with occasionally always…
Read MoreIt’s Just Physics
What is the most common question we receive here at Initial Ascent?? What separates Initial Ascent Packs from ALL the other packs out there? Simple. Our frame and suspension is second to none and is built to pack extremely heavy weights more comfortably than the competition. The Integrous Frame is the foundation of our system. You might…
Read MoreThree Step Approach to Scent Control
There really is no one step approach to scent control. To be truly scent free you need to have a whole system in place from one company to ensure you are getting the most potential out of your scent elimination products. Going to the store and using the “mix and match” approach of whatever is…
Read MoreDon’t Be THAT Guy
Every September I spend nearly every day hunting over the counter elk areas on public land across the west. I encounter my fair share of eager public land elk hunters and I do my best to go the different direction and can usually have successful hunts even with other hunters in the vicinity. However at…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Backpacks
From the moment humans set foot in school or even before, there is an expectation that students and humanity be able to carry their own weight. This idea is predicated upon human nature’s need for things, comfort and protection. With the desire and necessity for one to carry their own weight…
Read MoreBears: Out and About Early This Year
It’s March 18, 2021, and it’s already 70 degrees here in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Bear season is now less than a month away and the snow in the hills is melting fast. Along with that, things are starting to green up down here at 2500′. What does this mean for spring bear season?…
Read MoreA Letter From the Soulful Hunter
PC: Clint Easley, @revolenentertainment When was the last time you did something for the first time? Try to take yourself back to your mindset when you were there? Were you nervous? Unsure? Felt lost and maybe even overwhelmed? These are all of the feelings and emotions that new hunters encounter without mentorship or prior knowledge.…
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