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Durston Gear Kakwa 55 UltraGrid Pack Small vs Kelty Coyote 65
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Durston Gear Kakwa 55 UltraGrid Pack Small is the lighter option — 980 g lighter than the Kelty Coyote 65 (54% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Durston Gear Kakwa 55 UltraGrid Pack Small
820 g
Updated ultralight pack size S, 28.9oz, with improved hipbelt and durability
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Durston Gear Kakwa 55 UltraGrid Pack Small vs Kelty Coyote 65: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear Kakwa 55 UltraGrid Pack Small wins — at 820 g it is 980 g (54%) lighter than the Kelty Coyote 65 (1,800 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.
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