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Ryan Lampers and I sit down with Dennis Stokes and Joe Elliston from Initial Ascent Backpacks. We discuss the updates to their backpacks and how they have made our backcountry hunting experiences better. Their frame design really makes heavier pack weight feel lighter. Be sure to check them out at https://initialascent.com/ or go check them out in person by Appointment Only. 1410 Lauren Ln Ste 101 Caldwell, ID 83605 info@initialascent.com 877-9IAPACK (942-7225) WE RECOMMEND GEAR THAT FLATOUT WORKS. Buying gear using the links and codes below directly supports the GRITTY TEAM. Get access to EXCLUSIVE CONTENT and interact with other members of the GRITTY/STHEALTHY COMMUNITY by GOING TO: https://gritty.locals.com/register AND BECOME A SUPPORTER! ____________________________________________________________________ 💰GRITTY CODES & SOCIAL LINKS💰 Join us on social 👉 https://linktr.ee/briancall 🍴 FOOD 🍴 FREEZE DRYER–Harvest Right https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2074.html COOLERS–Blue Coolers https://shrsl.com/4a373 (-10% code-GRITTY) SUPPLEMENTS–MTN OPS https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/oqLXMb (code-GRITTY) BACKPACK MEALS–HEATHER'S CHOICE https://www.heatherschoice.com (-10% code-GRITTY) ⛺ CAMPING GEAR ⛺ ULTRA LIGHT SAW–Silky Saw https://alnk.to/hDoJZHH (-10% code-GRITTY) ULTRA LIGHT GLASSING AND CAMP CHAIRS–Helinox https://alnk.to/aLH71k7 SLEEPING PAD - Thermarest https://alnk.to/4qJU8mO TINY SLEEPING PAD PUMP– Flextail http://shrsl.com/49dp3 (-15% code-GRITTY15) BED ROLLS -Canvas Cutter https://canvascutter.com (-10% code-GRITTY) WALL TENTS -Wilderness Ridge https://tinyurl.com/25mutrfp (-$100 code-GRITTY) ⚡ POWER SOLUTIONS ⚡ BATTERY–Dark Energy https://darkenergy.com?ref=brian_call(code-GRITTY) SOLAR PANELS–Anker https://alnk.to/8EI25xm HOME SOLAR GENERATORS–Anker https://alnk.to/8EI271j 🦌 HUNTING GEAR 🦌 GOHUNT Gear Shop https://alnk.to/3ckBxPO (Instant - 10%) TRIPODS–Tricer https://tricerusa.com (-10% code-GRITTY) RELEASE AID HOLDER–Advanced Outdoor Technology https://advoutdoortech.com (-10% code-GRITTY) BRIAN'S HUNTING PANTS -- KUIU KUTANA https://alnk.to/6Tysiic DECOYS - Montana Decoy Co. https://alnk.to/8iSzIo2 GUN | BOW CASE - Pelican https://alnk.to/4Mzq6hp BROADHEADS–Valkrie Archery https://valkyriearchery.com (-10% code-GRITTY) Annihilator Broadheads https://annihilatorbroadheads.com/ (-10% code- BRADHUNT) GAME BAGS–Grakksaw https://www.grakksaw.com (-10% code-GRITTY) DIGISCOPING–OLLIN https://ollin.co (-10% & SHIPPING code-GRITTY) BACKPACKS–INITIAL ASCENT https://initialascent.com KNIVES–Goat Knives https://goatknives.com (code- GRITTYGOAT) KNIVES-Montana Knife Company https://alnk.to/aLHbrSN 💧 WATER SOLUTIONS 💧 WATER STORAGE–Hydropak https://alnk.to/dWaPnnG WADERS–Chota Outdoor Gear https://tinyurl.com/5n88a8kn (Instant -10%) WATER BOTTLE–GSI OUTDOORS https://alnk.to/5ueoiFC WATER PURIFIER–Steripen https://alnk.to/4BEFpt5 (-10% code GRITTY) WATER TREATMENT - Aquatabs https://alnk.to/44UpyDZ 🥾 FOOTWEAR 🥾 BOOTS–CRISPI https://www.crispius.com ORTHOTICS–Sheep Feet https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com (code GRITTY) BOOT DRYER–Grakksaw https://www.grakksaw.com (-10% code GRITTY) STALKASINS–Lone Peak Leather Moccasins https://www.lonepeakleather.com (-10% code-GRITTY) SOCKS- Darn Tough https://alnk.to/7M8iMzL LINERS- Farm to Feet https://alnk.to/bEgYmy1 🌄 MOUNTAIN TRAVEL 🌄 MICRO SPIKES – Kahtoola https://alnk.to/btm9Mq5 PACK RAFT–Alpacka Raft https://www.alpackaraft.com (-10% code GRITTY) ⚙ PEAX EQUIPMENT ⚙ GAITERS – https://tinyurl.com/2w5sf742 (-10% code GRITTY) TIPI PEAX–https://tinyurl.com/42t4rs4x (-10% code GRITTY) HEADLAMP – https://tinyurl.com/3e68ytd8 (-10% code GRITTY) TREKKING POLES – https://tinyurl.com/dn5kshuh (-10% code GRITTY) STHEALTHY HUNTER NUTRITION – https://tinyurl.com/5n7rwxcm (code GRITTY) RIFLE COVER – https://tinyurl.com/4b7uu5v3 (code GRITTY) PRE HUNT | RESEARCH Gohunt Insider–https://tinyurl.com/mvdfek2j ($50 Credit code GRITTY) Explorer Maps–https://tinyurl.com/bddbkfyp ($20 Credit code GRITTY) E-SCOUTING CLASSES https://treelinepursuits.com (-10% code GRITTY) FITNESS- MTN Tough Fitness Labs https://alnk.to/g39UST7 ____________________________________________________________________ GRITTY SHIRTS and HATS - https://briancall.com/shop Music License - https://linktr.ee/briancall Brian Call www.briancall.com - MB01ATZV2U3Q6NV MB01IHTDUJ5XC8D Musicbed SyncID: MB01WBTPSNUDST4 Musicbed SyncID: MB01WBTPSNUDST4 | MB01VP5HVWQTEXB | MB01FB2AMDISG80 MB01L7SM4U94DUF | MB01CIMJE8XKSUZ MUSIC: Artlist | MUSIC LICENSE #: 631108 GOHUNT Musicbed SyncID: MB01TK8U469HWUK