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<blockquote data-quote="IdahoLRhunting" data-source="post: 2380164" data-attributes="member: 112083"><p>Unfortunately they are expensive but are made completely in the USA. That was part of my choice, made in USA. </p><p>However, to select a pack, I gathered as many packs as I could (friends packs, my own, demo packs) and did 2hr treadmill walks with 50lbs and 100lbs (1hr. Each).</p><p>I hunted in the field with Kuiu, Kifaru, and Mystery Ranch, Badlands, IA)</p><p>While there are many reasons people select different packs, for me it came down to how it carries weight. I focused less on organization, overall weight, or access. The IA4 pack does several of those things well but it really carries weight better for me. The hip belt and load distribution are excellent for me. I'm 5'10" and 185lbs and it fits amazing. </p><p>Initial Ascent is an Idaho based pack company so I know several other hunters here in Idaho using them. I've only heard positive feedback from the other users.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IdahoLRhunting, post: 2380164, member: 112083"] Unfortunately they are expensive but are made completely in the USA. That was part of my choice, made in USA. However, to select a pack, I gathered as many packs as I could (friends packs, my own, demo packs) and did 2hr treadmill walks with 50lbs and 100lbs (1hr. Each). I hunted in the field with Kuiu, Kifaru, and Mystery Ranch, Badlands, IA) While there are many reasons people select different packs, for me it came down to how it carries weight. I focused less on organization, overall weight, or access. The IA4 pack does several of those things well but it really carries weight better for me. The hip belt and load distribution are excellent for me. I’m 5’10” and 185lbs and it fits amazing. Initial Ascent is an Idaho based pack company so I know several other hunters here in Idaho using them. I’ve only heard positive feedback from the other users. [/QUOTE]
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