The Kakwa 55 is our premium ultralight, multi-day pack designed from the first principles of load carrying and ergonomics. The Kakwa 55 has class leading load carrying, materials, and pocket design while weighing just 1.9 lbs (31 oz / 890 g).
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Main models on the same shelf, compared with the Kakwa 55 on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the Kakwa 55.
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