A Buck for Dad | Building A Pack Company | Finding Roots in the Wild

EP 642: Dennis Stokes of Initial Accent Packs This week on the podcast, join us as we sit down with Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, a pioneering backpack company. Dennis shares his journey from a dairy nutritionist in Florida to co-founding a backpack company in Idaho, driven by his passion for hunting and the outdoors. We explore Dennis’s transition from the dairy industry to rediscovering his love for hunting in Idaho, which ultimately inspired him to innovate better gear solutions. In this episode, Dennis recounts the heartfelt story of taking his father on his first mule deer hunt and the profound impact it had, especially after his father’s passing. We delve into the founding story of Initial Ascent and the challenges Dennis faced along the way, alongside the deeply personal moments that shaped his journey. Join us for a compelling conversation filled with hunting tales, entrepreneurial insights, and the remarkable journey of Dennis Stokes. Tricer makes gear that is fast, light, and simple. More than that, though, I love supporting entrepreneurs who are making waves and doing cool stuff. Drew came to me with an idea years ago, and I could tell right out the gate this guy was going to be successful. Drew is an innovator, and he is absolutely pushing the limits and building some amazing products. If you are in need of a new tripod, I can’t recommend checking out Tricer enough. They make the perfect tripod for hunters by hunters. I recently got to play with the new JC tripod, and the innovation in that thing is absolutely nuts. I still run the Tricer AD with the LP pan head for almost everything I do, and that setup is perfect for 99% of what I do. Visit Tricer.com and use the code TRO to save 10% off your purchase. Elevate your gear with Tricer. This episode is brought to you by onX Hunt, the most trusted mapping system for hunters in every state, and now Canada. It’s time to start planning your fall hunts, and being an onX Elite member gives you all the tools you need to scout, plan, and prepare for the best hunting season of your life. onX Hunt offers satellite imagery, route planning, Terrain X, Game Cam integration, and even CarPlay integration to have onX Hunt in the dash of your truck. With more tools than most of us even know how to use, onX Hunt is a must-have for serious hunters. If you haven’t upgraded your account to Elite yet, I’m telling you, it’s totally worth the few extra bucks! Use the code TRO and save 20% on your subscription. Visit ON X Hunt or download the app today to elevate your hunting game with ON X Hunt.