collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs  (Read 1878 times)

Online jrebel

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+24)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 11346
  • Location: East Wenatchee
Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« on: July 19, 2024, 02:33:33 PM »
Looking for reviews on the IA packs.  I'm looking to upgrade and have it narrowed down to a couple....IA being the top of my list and Stone Glacier being second or third. 


Offline baker5150

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 3287
  • Groups: Loser's Lounge - Lifetime Member
Re: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2024, 04:27:00 PM »
I can't weigh in, but I believe I saw some of their packs on Camofire recently.

Offline Mtnwalker

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2015
  • Posts: 2284
  • Location: Selah
Re: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2024, 04:31:55 PM »
Curious what puts them at the top of your list over some of the other high end pack mfg’s?

Online jrebel

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+24)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 11346
  • Location: East Wenatchee
Re: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2024, 04:34:16 PM »
I can't weigh in, but I believe I saw some of their packs on Camofire recently.

Yes, last years packs have been listed on Camofire.  I like the new pack design with the horseshoe zipper to the main compartment.  My research shows the folks using them love them.  That said, these guys are likely sponsored by them as they are on their youtube channels. 

They do offer a 10% discount to Military, LEO, Fire, EMS, etc.  They are also made in Idaho / USA which is a huge plus.  They reportedly pack weight like no other pack on the market (Again, this is reported by users that are hard core hunters and have youtube channels, so likely sponsored by them).  They are not cheap, but nice packs aren't. 

Online jrebel

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+24)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2008
  • Posts: 11346
  • Location: East Wenatchee
Re: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2024, 04:38:13 PM »
Curious what puts them at the top of your list over some of the other high end pack mfg’s?

1.  Made in USA / Idaho.
2.  Military, LEO, EMS, Fire discount
3.  Reports of how they carry weight.  I'm not an expedition hunter, but we do pack a lot of meat and I like packs that carry weight well. 
4.  Modularity of the pack.  Take a 3500cu in pack and make it as small as 1100cu (ish) up to 4200cu (ish) with very little work. 

Offline Klickitatsteelie

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: May 2023
  • Posts: 96
  • Location: Granger WA
  • Groups: Rmef, DU
Re: Anyone using Initial Ascent (IA) packs
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2024, 05:04:02 PM »
Have no experience with the pack you mentioned but I have an exo k3 pack that I will never leave home without. I have packed 4 whole mule deer out with all my day gear in one trip. 2 seasons ago I packed out a bull elk 2.8 miles by myself in 2 trips. Comfortable, handled weight extremely well and as you mention build in Idaho. I have not looked at another pack since purchasing my exo.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Looking for Solid 22 LR input by 30.06
[Today at 09:52:59 AM]


Archery elk gear, 2025. by pcveen
[Today at 09:35:38 AM]


AUCTION: SE Idaho DIY Deer or Deer/Elk Hunt by ASHQUACK
[Today at 08:31:51 AM]


2025 Canning by blackpowderhunter
[Today at 07:19:25 AM]


Lynx kittens confirmed in the Kettle Range by dwils233
[Today at 12:04:14 AM]


How To Get Your $0.00 Tax Stamp - Black Hammer Arms by dreadi
[Yesterday at 11:33:25 PM]


Seeking recommendations on a new scope by Klickitatsteelie
[Yesterday at 09:23:56 PM]


2025 Montana alternate list by Edminsterquality
[Yesterday at 08:47:06 PM]


WSTA 2025 Summer Rendezvous Agenda by Trapper John
[Yesterday at 08:00:27 PM]


First attempt at polish sausages by Stein
[Yesterday at 07:58:22 PM]


Fullsized Truck Opinion: HiMiNew vs LoMiOlder by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 07:57:22 PM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[Yesterday at 07:44:30 PM]


Best all around muzzy (updated) by jjhunter
[Yesterday at 07:44:26 PM]


38% increase in fishing and hunting licenses by Sitka_Blacktail
[Yesterday at 07:02:41 PM]


50 inch SXS and Tracks? by 92xj
[Yesterday at 05:34:03 PM]


3 days for Kings by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 05:06:49 PM]


Full moon and last week of September by pd
[Yesterday at 04:51:23 PM]


Hunting bears in the thick stuff by ghosthunter
[Yesterday at 04:33:46 PM]


GMU 247 Entiat bear hunting by Ridgerunner
[Yesterday at 11:56:01 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal