2019 Initial Ascent Gen II pack review.

[realunlucky]

Mine should be at my house this week. Excited to test it out!

@Moonwalker post up some thoughts when you get your hands on it

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[unsuccessful]

Any thoughts on how it hauls compared to the others in your inventory?

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[realunlucky]

Any thoughts on how it hauls compared to the others in your inventory?

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It's my current favorite for 2 reasons.

1- for me the 2 stage lumbar pad is more comfortable with lighter loads but still locks down solid. The belt is best I've used.

2- the frame has no flex, I think you need that stabilization under the heaviest loads.
Bonus-- The curvature of the frame still allows a great deal of air circulation to your lower back.

I've packed a full antelope, mule deer and white tail deer this season. I've done a couple trips with half an bone in elk. I've also packed some buffalo quarters.
My hunting partner liked it so much he bought himself the new IA6k for the full sticker price.



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[Hoghead]

I have packed out a bunch of deboned hogs a deboned mule deer and 3/4 of a mule deer in mine. I have had a few other brands and out of all of them the IA is my favorite. I only weighed the deboned mule deer load and it was 142 pounds total. Only had to pack it 2 miles but even with that weight it was comfortable stable and solid.
I also used it for a pack in fishing trip 8 miles and 70 pounds worked great there too.

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[unsuccessful]

Hey, Team IA can we get a sneak peek at the new day pack??

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[Hoghead]

There is a new day pack? We definitely need to see it. I volunteer to test it for you lol.

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[realunlucky]

I saw this picture on social media

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[Hoghead]

Looks like the 4k just smaller.

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[realunlucky]

Looks like the 4k just smaller.

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I believe it has a full horseshoe zipper so it can used like a front loader but I haven't seen it in person.

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[Hoghead]

That would be awesome do you know when its coming out?

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[realunlucky]

Still getting the IA2k out in the late season

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[realunlucky]

Well season finally closed out last night. Packed a couple elk, couple deer, an antelope and buffalo with this IA4K pack. Really looking forward to seeing what I fill the pack with in 2020.

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[chasin.elk]

Thanks for doing such a detailed review! @realunlucky

 

[Benjblt]

The pocket in the lid for a water bladder is great. Makes access every easy to refill and keeps that wieght up high as well.

How well does this lid/bladder system really work out practically? I've heard it's hard to get the water out when it's sitting on it's side in the lid.

 

[realunlucky]

How well does this lid/bladder system really work out practically? I've heard it's hard to get the water out when it's sitting on it's side in the lid.

I found the bladder to be a little small, but I never took it out just pumped the filtered water in though the drinking straw.

I've moved away from bladders in general and now use the Hardside Hydration system in a belt pouch.

 

[Benjblt]

I found the bladder to be a little small, but I never took it out just pumped the filtered water in though the drinking straw.

I've moved away from bladders in general and now use the Hardside Hydration system in a belt pouch.

I'm going to look into the Hardside Hydration system. Never heard of it before.

 

[realunlucky]

I'm going to look into the Hardside Hydration system. Never heard of it before.

I reviewed it here- https://www.rokslide.com/hardside-hydration-swig-rig-review/

I use the newer ultralight version and carry two smart water bottles during the early season

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