Kakwa 40

Once their base weight reached 8 lb, found the Kakwa 40 uncomfortable and too large, oddly more comfortable with heavier loads, and moved to a frameless Pa'lante V2 they love.

“I went frameless when my base weight got down to 8 lb and I found my Kakwa 40 to be uncomfortable and too large for my needs. I weirdly found the pack more comfortable when loaded with more weight”

Calls the Kakwa 40 their favourite pack so far, but once the load approaches 28–30 lb they can't stand it for more than 5–6 miles, so they advise heavier packers to get a stiffer, more padded pack first.

“My Kakwa 40 is my favorite pack I’ve had. Big fan. But as soon as I start approaching 28-30lbs I can’t stand it for more than 5-6 miles.”