{"product_id":"durston-kakwa-55","title":"DURSTON Kakwa 55 model 2026","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDURSTON Kakwa 55\u003c\/strong\u003e - is premium ultralight, multi-day pack designed from the first principles of load carrying and ergonomics to provide the greatest function, comfort and usability for an ultralight pack. Developed from Dan Durston's attention to detail and thousands of miles of backpacking experience, the Kakwa 55 has class leading load carrying, materials, and pocket design while weighing just 895 g (size M). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kakwa is made in two fabric options: Ultra 200X and UltraGrid. We offer the \u003cstrong\u003eUltra 200X\u003c\/strong\u003e version exclusively, as it's the preferred choice among most hikers for its superior durability and popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pack comfortably and effectively manages loads up to 20 kg (45 lbs.). Perfect companion for your winter adventures or long trails!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        * {\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 0;\n            box-sizing: border-box;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-container {\n            background-color: #F3F1E6;\n            padding: 30px;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            max-width: 900px;\n            margin: 20px auto;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n            font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-badge {\n            display: inline-block;\n            background-color: #0E5247;\n            color: white;\n            padding: 8px 16px;\n            border-radius: 20px;\n            font-size: 13px;\n            font-weight: 700;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n            letter-spacing: 1px;\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-badge.shipping {\n            background-color: #b94a2c;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-title {\n            font-size: 26px;\n            font-weight: 700;\n            color: #1a1a1a;\n            line-height: 1.4;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-highlight {\n            color: #0E5247;\n            font-weight: 700;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-features {\n            margin-top: 5px;\n            padding-left: 0;\n            list-style: none;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-features li {\n            position: relative;\n            padding-left: 30px;\n            margin-bottom: 12px;\n            font-size: 16px;\n            color: #333;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-features li:before {\n            content: \"✓\";\n            position: absolute;\n            left: 0;\n            color: #0E5247;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            font-size: 20px;\n        }\n\n        .announcement-features.shipping li:before {\n            content: \"⚠\";\n            color: #b94a2c;\n            font-size: 18px;\n        }\n\n        .feature-label {\n            color: #0E5247;\n            font-weight: 600;\n        }\n\n        \/* Responsive Design *\/\n        @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n            .announcement-container {\n                padding: 25px 20px;\n                margin: 15px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-badge {\n                font-size: 12px;\n                padding: 6px 14px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-title {\n                font-size: 22px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-features li {\n                font-size: 15px;\n                padding-left: 25px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-features li:before {\n                font-size: 18px;\n            }\n        }\n\n        @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\n            .announcement-container {\n                padding: 20px 15px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-title {\n                font-size: 20px;\n            }\n\n            .announcement-features li {\n                font-size: 14px;\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"announcement-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"announcement-badge\"\u003eNew for 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"announcement-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKakwa 55 now offers a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(243, 241, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 82, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore supportive hipbelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 82, 71);\"\u003ewith a lumbar pad\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e improved durability, and extra internal space maintaining its signature low weight through refined design efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e5247;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHipbelt now comes in 2 sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"announcement-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"announcement-badge shipping\"\u003eShipping Notice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"announcement-features shipping\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product \u003cstrong\u003ecannot be shipped via DHL Express\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the large dimensions of the backpack — please select a standard shipping method at checkout. If you are interested in express delivery, please contact us and we will calculate the shipping cost individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"2026 Durston Kakwa 55 - Update Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ChqZO9kxjVM\" height=\"581\" width=\"327\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUltra 200X as a main fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFront pocket mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHeavy duty polyester knit mesh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eInternal Volume: S 48L \/ M 50L \/ L 52L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eExternal Volume: 15L\u003cbr\u003eTotal Volume: S 63L \/ M 65L \/ L 67L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eWEIGHT TOTAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUltra 200X: 855g (S), 895g (M), 920g (L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUltraGrid: 820g (S), 870g (M), 890g (L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default bootstrap-accordion\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-1665666137562\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body bootstrap-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px; background-color: #ededed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUltra Fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 40px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra 200X\u003c\/strong\u003e is dominantly woven UHMWPE fibers which are several times stronger and more abrasion resistant than traditional nylon pack fabrics. This material is laminated \u003cspan\u003ewith an eco-friendly adhesive \u003c\/span\u003eto a film backing to make the material waterproof. This pack uses the new 'X' version which adds a tougher inner film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltraGrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nylon based pack fabric that is not as tough as it's Ultra 200X sibling, but still is a very durable pack fabric with a ripstop grid of UHMWPE fibers and a waterproof PU coating. It offers a smoother feel, tighter weave, and more affordable price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHollow Aluminum Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe inverted U frame provides both vertical and horizontal structure while the hollow aluminum tubing makes it lighter than flat frame stays. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnlike most ultralight packs, the Kakwa's frame is engineered for real performance - connecting straight to the hipbelt and load lifters to shift weight efficiently onto your hips. You get the freedom of a lightweight pack with the comfort of a full-support frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eLoad Lifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eLoad lifters are often omitted on lightweight packs but are a key component of the Kakwa's exceptional load carrying ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px; background-color: #ededed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eErgonomic Shoulder Straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe shoulder straps use an ergonomic S shape that fits almost everyone better than straight straps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDual Strap + Reverse Pull Hipbelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe dual strap hipbelt cups your hips while the 2:1 leverage and reverse pull make it easy to tighten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px; background-color: #ededed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eY Top Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eY shaped top strap allows items like bear canisters and tents to be strapped on top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAttachments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.265136%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e8 attachment points around the pack make it easy to attach a wide range of items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px; background-color: #ededed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.778878%; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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