Inflation and gear prices

[roosiebull]

You mean to tell me you don't trust a review of the IA pack system by a guy who previously ran two other systems and they were also the best pack he's ever used......

The coattail cowboy, making a living riding coat tails

 

[roosiebull]

One thing I really like about the Kifaru packs is the MOLLE attach points. You can use them to attach external pockets and customize the pack to get exactly what you need for each hunt. EXO doesn't offer MOLLE on their packs and I'm sure that contributes to the lower prices. I am really impressed with how comfortable the EXO pack system is and if you don't need the MOLLE attachments, I think EXO is a great choice.

Those are the 2 packs I have settled on, I agree, both are great, and different enough that it’s easy to justify keeping both pack systems… glad I don’t have to pick one, because I like my EXO, but wear the kifaru mostly these days

 

[strattonje2020]

So, I just spoke to Dennis from Initial Ascent and went ahead and ordered a pack. Seems like a great guy. If it doesn't work out he said I can return it in 30 days. I am very excited to check this thing out. The Pannier system is what sold me on it.

what you think of the initial ascent?

 

[muskysaloon]

what you think of the initial ascent?

I really like it. I wrote a little blurb about it on page 2 if you want to check it out and some pics. I love the big lumbar pad and how the belt cinches up to ride on your hips. Very happy so far. I have yet to hike with my main pack, so far its just been with the pannier system.

 

[trophyhill]

My Deluxe Timberline 1 on Tactical Frame is on the shelf in case my Hoodlum on UL frame ever wears out. Glad i bought them each when i did. The DT1 was originally on the Bikini frame. To say i wouldn't buy another because of inflation though would be like saying i wouldn't buy another thousand rounds......

 

[FishDaddy10]

analysis paralysis - this is my current issue and it was one reason why I didn't pull the trigger on Kifaru during the Black Friday sale.

I really want to go with Kifaru but their pricing is so high. I am looking at Kifaru/Stone Glacier/Mystery Ranch.

I have time until my backpack hunt so I am holding out to see if I find something used or hit a random sale. I really hope this inflation starts to go the other direction.

 

[travh879]

That makes sense. Thanks!

Is the Pro Chrono still available ?

 

[Tahr]

I really like it. I wrote a little blurb about it on page 2 if you want to check it out and some pics. I love the big lumbar pad and how the belt cinches up to ride on your hips. Very happy so far. I have yet to hike with my main pack, so far its just been with the pannier system.

Ive had a IA for about 2 years or so now and carried some big loads. Have shot and carted many deer since Ive had it (50 or so). I shoot for a charity. I mainly use it with the lid and paneer for day hunts and load carrying. With a load on its very comfy and stable. I had an Outdoorsman frame before this and its streets ahead of that. Nothing makes a load light but the IA certainly makes a big load more bearable. Im 77 and the IA is allowing me to keep doing what I love. Anything that allows an old guy to hump 100 pound loads through the hills for hours must be pretty good.