Initial Ascent

Initial Ascent Backcountry hunting packs that help you carry heavy loads comfortably | Simple Design | Modular Functionality | www.initialascent.com
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10/31/2025

Add the IA3K Bag to your arsenal 🔥

The IA3K bag is perfect for the days when you are running and gunning and staying mobile. It doesn’t have a roll top so you can remove your lid to be super sleek and lightweight!

Get one before they’re gone! ⏰Wednesday at midnight is the last day to get an Initial Ascent Duck Camo hoodie! Don’t wai...
10/28/2025

Get one before they’re gone! ⏰

Wednesday at midnight is the last day to get an Initial Ascent Duck Camo hoodie!

Don’t wait!

10/28/2025

How to get better at stalking?? 🤔

Reps.

Listen to this episode of the Mountain Dude podcast with Chris Young as he talks about his hunts from the fall.

Listen to the podcast on your streaming software or watch it on our YouTube channel.

Another awesome message! 🔥 ⬇️“Guys, got a great bull this weekend!! Used my new pack and what a game changer! Thanks for...
10/27/2025

Another awesome message! 🔥 ⬇️

“Guys, got a great bull this weekend!! Used my new pack and what a game changer! Thanks for sizing me up and setting up my pack. Did some serious downhill packing and 2.5 miles on the trail 3 times this weekend. Everything worked great!”

Congratulations John!

Introducing the Dri-Lite Hat! 🚨Limited TimeConstructed with lightweight, breathable and water resistant materials to end...
10/24/2025

Introducing the Dri-Lite Hat! 🚨Limited Time

Constructed with lightweight, breathable and water resistant materials to endure the long days in the field!

Get yours while you can!

10/23/2025

🚨 EXTREMELY LIMITED 🚨
The Duck Camo Collection just dropped and we’re fired up!
Brand new hoodie + the Dri-Lite Hat —> your new go-to hunting hat, guaranteed.

Get yours before they’re gone — we probably can’t restock anytime soon.

Nothing beats these views in the backcountry!Make sure you stay safe out there and wear your Hunter’s orange, even if th...
10/23/2025

Nothing beats these views in the backcountry!

Make sure you stay safe out there and wear your Hunter’s orange, even if the state doesn’t require it.

If you are in need, we got you covered 👊🏽💥

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Is your pack adjusted properly? 🤔Just like boots, your pack will mold to your body style. Everytime you throw on your pa...
10/22/2025

Is your pack adjusted properly? 🤔

Just like boots, your pack will mold to your body style. Everytime you throw on your pack we recommend doing these steps:

1. Loosen hipbelt, load lifters and shoulder straps

2. Put your pack on

3. Tighten hipbelt right in the preferred region of your waist

4. Buckle chest strap

5. Tighten shoulder straps until your chest strap forms a straight line center chest

6. Tighten load lifters until you feel the weight lift off your lower back.

7. Adjust as necessary.

Doing this everytime you put your pack on ensures maximum comfort because it will drive 80% of the weight through your hips and legs leaving 20% on your shoulders.

Try this next time you’re in the field!

10/21/2025

🚨BACK IN STOCK! 🚨

The updated Water Bottle Holder has been a hit and it seems that we can barely keep it on the shelf. We’ve had a lot of you reaching out asking when it will be back so HERE IT IS!

Pick one up while you can!

10/21/2025

God has a plan. 🙏

In this episode with we dive into the “Behind-the-scenes” events that happened throughout his coveted elk hunt last year.

This hunt film “Late Season Legacy” can be found on the YouTube channel and is a must watch! did an incredible job documenting this incredible story.

Hard work & patience paying off 🔥When we got the message from that he’d just put a great bull on the ground, none of us...
10/17/2025

Hard work & patience paying off 🔥

When we got the message from that he’d just put a great bull on the ground, none of us were surprised.

Martin is one of the most dedicated, humble, and consistent hunters we’ve ever met. His work ethic in the backcountry is next level, and his patience always pays dividends.

We had the chance to sit down with him on the podcast a while back, and getting to know him beyond the hunt left us all wanting to push harder and be better out there.

If you’re not already following Martin Chagnovich and his adventures, you’re missing out.

Congratulations, Martin! 🔥

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