{"product_id":"durston-kawka-55-pack","title":"Durston Kakwa 55 Ultra Grid Ultralight Backpack","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurston Kakwa 55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e size Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultralight backpack for people who still expect their pack to carry like a real backpack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by longtime backpacker Dan Durston, the Kakwa 55 combines a structured aluminum frame, functional load lifters, supportive hipbelt, and smart pocket layout in a pack weighing around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 pounds or less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on size and fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a lightweight pack that doesn't require you to give up load transfer or comfort just to shave ounces. Durston rates the Kakwa 55 for loads up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it considerably more carrying capability than you might expect from a pack this light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 55 liters of capacity, it's a strong choice for multi-day backpacking, long-distance trails, lightweight trips with extra food or water, and hikers making the move toward an ultralight setup without wanting a frameless pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kakwa uses a hollow aluminum frame with both vertical and horizontal structure. 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