Durston Kakwa 55 (Ultra 200X)

The Durston Kakwa 55 (Ultra 200X) is another take on the 55-liter thru-hiking pack in Ultra 200X fabric, this time with simpler access to the main compartment through a roll-top closure only, with no top lid. The back panel uses contact padding instead of tensioned mesh, and the hip belt is fully removable — useful for hikers who want to strip weight for short trips from camp. The removable aluminum frame, S-curved shoulder straps, sternum strap, and load lifters carry over from other Kakwa models. At 895 g for a 70 L total capacity (55 L main body plus 15 L of external pockets), the ratio works out to 12.8 g per liter — a strong figure for a framed pack of this size. Hip belt and shoulder strap pockets, two side mesh pockets, and one front mesh pocket round out the storage, the pack is hydration-compatible, and the UHMWPE laminate gives it high water resistance. It targets adults on multi-day treks of roughly six nights or more, where keeping the carry system's own weight low matters even under heavier loads.