The Kakwa 55 has been updated for 2026 with redesigned hipbelt (including a lumbar pad and improved durability) that now comes in 2 sizes and with increased internal capacity - all while keeping the pack just as light through further improvements in design efficiency.

The Kakwa 55 is our 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 quality, load carrying, materials, and pocket design while weighing under 2 lbs (900 g).

Specs:

For weight and sizing information please see photos.
Torso length:
- Small: 15-18" | 38-46cm
- Medium: 17-20" | 43-51cm
- Large: 19-22" | 48-56cm
Hipbelt (min-max circumference):
- S/M: 28-45" | 71-115cm
- M/L: 32-49" | 81-125cm
Hipbelt (recommended hip size):
- S/M: 29-38" | 71-115cm
- M/L: 33-42" | 86-106cm
Circumference: 42" (107 cm) Top / 35" (89 cm) Bottom
Unrolled Height:
- Small: 34" | 85cm
- Medium: 36" | 90cm
- Large: 38" | 95cm
Internal volume:
- Small: 53L
- Medium: 55L
- Large: 57L
External volume: 15L
Total volume:
- Small: 68L
- Medium: 70L
- Large: 72L