Lightweight, Durable, Comfortable...and Unusual: The Durston Gear Kakwa 55

Dan Durston: Backpacker, Gear Creator, Cult Leader(?). Here I review the latest lightweight, durable backpack from Durston Gear: the Kakwa 55. (For the Kakwa "Soak Test, see link at end of video!) 0:00 Dan Durston Gear Original Drop (DD) 40 1:03 The Kakwas (40 and 55) 1:23 Kakwa Size, Weight, Materials 3:03 Kakwa Features 3:28 Body and Frame 3:48 Harness and Shoulder Strap / Hip Belt Pockets 5:25 Hydration Bladder Compatibility 5:52 Front and Side Pockets 6:26 Build Notes 7:00 The Kakwa's Performance, Fit, and Comfort 8:02 Some Minuses 9:57 Conclusion ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO ----- Kakwa Backpacks - https://durstongear.com/packs Bladder Hanger for Kakwa - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1394884984/kakwa-bladder-strap Garage Grown Gear Ultra Article - https://www.garagegrowngear.com/blogs/trail-talk/ultra-fabric-ultralight-cottage-gear LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it! Using product links below helps this channel grow (at no cost to you!). THANKS! JOIN the Backcountry Pilgrim Partner Program by clicking the JOIN button above! GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com. Prone to Ramblin by Will Harrison - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/pH7dszSTjr/ Songwriting (Inst.) by Bjurman - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7qgO02Y5Fd/ Hero (Inst.) by Zorro - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/xwUeCR5luK/ Alone in Our Home (Inst.) by Sleepaway camp - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/rAzBEGqAYx/