Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
55L ultralight thru-hiking pack in Ultra 200X fabric with tubular aluminum frame, carries up to 20kg comfortably.
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 Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 wins — at 880 g it is 13 g (1%) lighter than the Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) (893 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.