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Durston Gear backpacks
We list 3 Durston Gear backpacks, from 30 to 53 L and 1.1 lb to 1.9 lb. The lightest is the Wapta 30 at 1.1 lb, and prices start at $199.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked durstongear.comAbout Durston Gear
- Packs listed
- 3
- Capacity range
- 30 to 53 L
- Weight range
- 1.1 lb to 1.9 lb
- Price range
- $199 to $249
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Pack | Capacity | Weight | Laptop | Water | Opening | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durston Gear Wapta 30 | 30 L | 1.1 lb · 520 g | — | Highly water-resistant | Roll-top | — | $249 |
| Durston Gear Kakwa 40 | 33 L | 1.7 lb · 770 g | — | Water-resistant | — | — | Out of stock |
| Durston Gear Kakwa 55 | 53 L | 1.9 lb · 855 g | — | Highly water-resistant | — | $199 |
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The Durston Gear Wapta 30 is a 30 L, 1.1 lb pack. The main fabric is ALUULA Graflyte V-98 and the seams are sealed.
It's the lightest of the 3 packs here, 335 g lighter than the heaviest and the most expensive here at $249. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Durston Gear store).
- Capacity
- 30 L
- Weight
- 1.1 lb · 520 g
- Laptop
- Not published
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Roll-top
- Fabric
- ALUULA Graflyte V-98
$249at Durston Gear store
Check price for the Durston Gear Wapta 30 at Durston Gear store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Durston Gear Wapta 30Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Seam-sealed
- Removable hipbelt
- 2 bottle pockets
- 3 torso sizes
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Durston Gear store)
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The Durston Gear Kakwa 40 is a 33 L, 1.7 lb pack. The main fabric is Ultra 200X or UltraGrid.
It's the second lightest of the 3 packs here. Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Capacity
- 33 L
- Weight
- 1.7 lb · 770 g
- Laptop
- Not published
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Ultra 200X or UltraGrid
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Durston Gear Kakwa 40Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Load lifters
- Hydration sleeve
- 3 torso sizes
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Sold by one retailer we track (Durston Gear store)
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The Durston Gear Kakwa 55 is a 53 L, 1.9 lb pack. The main fabric is Ultra 200X or UltraGrid.
At 1.9 lb it's the heaviest of the 3 packs here and the least expensive here at $199. Worth knowing: heaviest pack in this list.
- Capacity
- 53 L
- Weight
- 1.9 lb · 855 g
- Laptop
- Not published
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- Ultra 200X or UltraGrid
- Review score
- 9.6 / 10
$199at Durston Gear store
Check price for the Durston Gear Kakwa 55 at Durston Gear store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Durston Gear Kakwa 55Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Padded hipbelt
- Load lifters
- Hydration sleeve
- 3 torso sizes
Worth knowing
- Heaviest pack in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Durston Gear store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest Durston Gear backpacks?
The Durston Gear Wapta 30 is the lightest at 1.1 lb (520 g), by manufacturer spec.
What's the cheapest option?
The Durston Gear Kakwa 55, with a lowest in-stock price of $199 this week.
Are any of these waterproof?
None are marketed as waterproof. The best stated protection here is highly water-resistant.
About this list
This page includes every Durston Gear backpack in our database, ordered by capacity. “At a glance” picks compare these packs with each other only. To compare across brands, use the backpack search.
Specs come from Durston Gear’s product pages unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Read our methodology.