Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Gregory Stout 60
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.
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Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Gregory Stout 60: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) wins — at 850 g it is 760 g (47%) lighter than the Gregory Stout 60 (1,610 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.