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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03/03/2026

Guy Duplantier (Western Contours) joins us for one of our most honest conversations yet.

From inner-city California to solo bowhunting and surrendering his life to Christ at 50 — this is about failure, humility, and real transformation.

Not just hunting.
Becoming a new man.

Two shows this weekend! Nevada Premier Sportsman’s Expo with And Idaho Sportsman show
03/02/2026

Two shows this weekend!
Nevada Premier Sportsman’s Expo with

And

Idaho Sportsman show

Who else is excited for Spring Bear? The best time to get your gear dialed in is right now!
02/25/2026

Who else is excited for Spring Bear?

The best time to get your gear dialed in is right now!

02/24/2026

Episode from , We sit down with and talk about shrinking the mountains!
Discipline, communication at home, and leadership off the mountain matter just as much as performance on it!

02/20/2026

Sawtooth Duffels Available Now! 🔥

Our waterproof duffel bags come in three sizes:

40L - Best for Everyday Use
70L - Most Versatile (Sports/ travel/ hunting gear)
100L - Expedition Style Bag

Check them out at www.initialascent.com

02/19/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the new episode of The Mountain Dude Podcast. Do so now, if you want to shoot better, this one’s for you.

02/15/2026

It’s been a great show, thank you guys for coming out!
This is the last day, come by and try on a pack.

02/14/2026

Day 2 was a great day! Let’s make Day 3 even better!
Come check out the Booth (5255)!

02/13/2026

Day one of the Western Hunt Expo was a great day,
Thank you for everyone who stopped by!

We are ready for day 2!

BOOTH 5255!

02/12/2026

Come check out the new products! And pick up your pack!
Booth #5255
We only have 7 Scouts of each color, first come first serve!

02/10/2026

🚨 BIGGEST DROP IN IA HISTORY — BEHIND THE SCENES

We’re pulling back the curtain on the largest product launch Initial Ascent has ever done.

Years of design. Brutal field testing across the globe. Real hunter feedback. And gear built to actually perform when it matters most.

February, 12-15 Stop by Booth ( #5255).Biggest New Product Launch Since the Beginning! doing a podcast doing the Moun...
02/05/2026

February, 12-15 Stop by Booth ( #5255).

Biggest New Product Launch Since the Beginning!

doing a podcast
doing the Mountain Dude podcast
Weighted packs for you to get fitted!

And a great team that wants to hear your pack-out stories.

Address

1410 Lauren Lane Ste 101
Caldwell, ID
83605

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18779427225

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