Any current thoughts on the IA packs?

[camelcluch]

There are a few older threads on the Initial Ascent system. Anyone have any current thoughts or opinions?

 

[Tradchef]

what are you looking to know exactly or want to know I should say? I spent all season with the 5k last year and packed out 8 animals in total so I can give you a little feedback of what I experienced

 

[camelcluch]

Any good, bad, function, durability info. Just some honest thoughts on the system as a whole. What’s the good, the bad, the ugly? I saw the packs at the Hunt Expo and it was interesting. Did seem like it was very strapy but it held weight amazing.

 

[ND1612]

I just spent 5 days in MT with my IA 5K and was happy with it. I could fit what I needed for camp and gear plus food, water, spotter and tripod on the way in/out. After camp was set up, it was easy to tighten everything down to a nice daypack size. Put on about 15 miles hiking and was quite happy with how it felt and carried the weight. I didn't get to test out the pannier for hauling elk quarters out unfortunately, maybe once rifle season opens.