Big Hunt Guys
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From Blueprints to Backcountry: A Mission to Build the Ultimate Hunting Pack | Big Hunt Guys, Ep 186
1 hour 38 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 11:01 am.
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Backpacks are one of the most critical—and most personal—pieces of gear a hunter can own. In this episode, Brady and Trail sit down with Joe and Dennis, the founders of Initial Ascent, to talk about building packs that keep up with the demands of hardcore hunters. From their unique carbon fiber frame to their obsession with comfort, durability, and function, these guys don’t cut corners. We dig into pack fit, load hauling, design evolution, and why they believe your pack shouldn’t break you before the mountain does.