Initial Ascent comfort with light loads

[optimusprime]

I’m looking at getting an IA pack. Coming from a SG with xcurve frame. I tried my buddy’s IA with 100# and it felt pretty good. Solid for sure. My question is since the frame is so stiff, how well does it do with normal day hunt loads, <30#? My SG does well with normal hunting loads but seems to lack comfort with meat hauling. Any feedback?


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[Seth5005]

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[Tahr]

Loving mine. I take the bag off for day hunts and just use the load sling (coat goes under that). The load sling has a pocket on it (small bits and pieces goes in that). And the lid for larger items.
Pack bag on or not without a load, the stiff frame isn't very tactile especially if you don't do up the hip belt - it is just sort of hang'n there - but it's certainly not uncomfortable. Im loving mine and it's done a heap of work carting out a lot of deer. Thats where it excels.

 

[Braaap]

It’s plenty comfortable with little to nothing loaded in it in my experience. I also have a SG pack and I don’t find the IA any less comfortable with light loads.