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Kakwa 55L
Lighter than 71% of backpacks.
$279
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(of 83 backpacks)
Who Is This For?
Ultralight Backpacker
1.9 lbs for a 55L pack. Minimal frame, maximum efficiency for fast-and-light travel.
Heavy Hauler
Rated for 44 lbs. Frame and hipbelt transfer heavy loads comfortably on resupply runs or gear-intensive trips.
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