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Durston Gear Kakwa 55 vs Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Durston Gear Kakwa 55 is the lighter option — 445 g lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Gear Kakwa 55 Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10
Weight 870 g · 0.870 kg · 1.92 lb
size Medium, UltraGrid fabric, incl. removable frame and backpad
 1,315 g · 1.315 kg · 2.90 lb
as listed (2.9 lbs, afgerond door de fabrikant), 50+10 L
Brand Durston Gear Forclaz
Category Backpack Backpack
Durston Gear Kakwa 55
870 g

Versatile 55L lightweight pack in UltraGrid fabric with aluminum frame stays. Excellent load transfer for heavier loads up to 40 lbs.

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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10
1,315 g

Decathlon ultralight thru-hiking backpack with 50+10L capacity, roll-top closure and removable components for paring down trail weight.

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Durston Gear Kakwa 55 vs Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear Kakwa 55 wins — at 870 g it is 445 g (34%) lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (1,315 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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