Initial Ascent packs made in Taiwan?

[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