The Durston Kakwa 40 Pack attempts to solve one key problem suffered by most ultralight packs in this weight range: how to maintain loadcarrying comfort across both light and heavy loads?

In this review, we measure the Kakwa 40's loadcarrying performance, discuss our observations of EPL Ultra 200 fabrics vs. DCH150, and more.

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** Outline: **

0:00 Introduction to the Durston Kakwa 40 Pack
1:31 Kakwa backpack suspension overview
9:14 How much weight can the Kakwa 40 carry comfortably?
12:39 What (torso) size should I get?
17:12 Performance of EPL (Ultra) 200 in the Kakwa 40
23:21 Q&A
23:37 EPL Ultra 200 vs. DCH150?
25:11 Does the Kakwa 40 hip belt collapse under heavy loads?
26:42 Can you carry a bear canister in the Kakwa 40?
28:32 Is the Kakwa frame so stiff that it causes discomfort over long days?
30:35 Can the hip belt pocket and side pocket zippers be operated with one hand while wearing the pack?
32:08 Can you access a water bottle in the side pocket while wearing the pack?
32:56 What's the maximum recommended torso length for each size pack?
34:16 Is the Durston Kakwa 40 waterproof?
34:32 Does the Kakwa 40 absorb much water weight?
35:18 What's the best strategy for keeping your pack and gear dry in a pack like the Kakwa 40?
36:06 How do you carry large volumes of water in the Kakwa 40?
37:12 How effective is the doublewebbingsinglebuckle hip belt strap?
38:01 What hurts when you carry a lot of weight in a Kakwa 40?
38:26 How much weight can you save by removing the internal frame and foam sheet from the Durston Kakwa 40?
39:03 How durable is the rear pocket mesh for bushwhacking?
39:14 The problem with the Kakwa 40 in heavy rain is...
40:13 Will the Durston Kakwa 40 fit a large woman with wide hips?
41:28 How to make the Durston Kakwa a more capable pack for just a few more ounces...
42:13 Does the hip belt slip down when the pack is loaded to its weight capacity?
43:02 Delamination issues with EPL Ultra 200
44:51 Final thoughts
45:36 How much gear will the Kakwa 40 actually hold for such a small pack?
46:35 Is the Durston Gear Kakwa 40 comfortable?

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