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RivUrLife:
I just purchase a IA8k pack. As I was putting everything together on the pack I found a tag kind of hidden behind the hip belt area that says “Made in Taiwan”. This was very surprising to me because I had always seen advertising “Made in USA”. I paid just under $1,000 for this pack and was okay with it, thinking it was made in America. I emailed them to ask what parts of any are made in USA still. I am debating returning the pack and going with a EXO K4. Does anyone know when they stopped making IA packs in USA?

RivUrLife:
Attached is a picture of the tag. It is almost hard to find. Behind the right side pad on the hip belt.

Jason:
Just return and buy the EXO. You won't be disappointed.

hughjorgan:
From a quick AI search it said that the frames are still made in Idaho. Accessories and bags are made in Tawain.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/psa-initial-ascent-bags-and-accessories-made-in-taiwan.421710/?utm_source=perplexity

jrebel:
That would be a tough pill to swallow for me......especially being EXO states 100% of their packs are made in the USA.  Glad I went with the EXO last year....great packs and right about the same price. 

It's hard to find companies that make 100% USA equipment, but when I do....I support them. 

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