Your videos are always "meat and potatoes". I enjoy the facts and the function. Good job. Thanks for taking the time to actually inform us heathens and near do gooders! : )

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Lol at heathens and “near do gooders”. 😂🦑

Good review squid. You speak directly to someone that is looking at this pack as an option. I like what one commenter said, you speak to the “meat & potatoes” of the pack. If I were searching for another pack option, your video would have been extremely helpful. Keep’em coming !

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! 🦑

Great video! I am really impressed with my Kakwa 55. It performed flawlessly on my LASH on AT last year.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

I’m really liking the Kakwa 40. It’s a solid pack and nearly perfect for me. 🦑

Oooh, this is a great video already! This is the one I've been looking at!

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

I usually steer clear of recommending but this pack is really working well for me. 🦑

Squid. Leaving the Arc Haul years ago the arc feature is something that I miss terribly. The straps at the bottom of every pack I own is a must for me. Happy Hiking

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Micah 6:8 showed me a way to make my own straps and I think I’m going to do it. On the 2 trips where I’ve used this pack, I’ve missed the arc feature but I love the fit, ride and comfort of the Kakwa. Everything is a trade off. 🦑

Well done Keith. Great video. Crow✌️

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Crow! Even though this is a pros and cons video, it was a stretch to find real cons. 🦑

Great breakdown dude!

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! Coming from you, that’s high praise. 🦑

Excellent review, Squid. I had the advantage of seeing the pack in person on our Firey Gizzard Trip and I was very impressed. I'd have a tough time with the smaller rear stretchy pocket. I cram mine way too full. 😂

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’m used to putting a lot of crap in mine and this one forces you to be more strategic about what you put in there. 🦑

Good review 👍🏻

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏😊🦑

Well done!

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I knew some Durston fans would not be appreciative of the fact that I suggested there were cons. 😂🦑

Get the skinny 1L smart water bottles. They fit in those pockets.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

23 күн бұрын

Agreed! They fit but they stick out too far. 🦑

Looks solid. That's light for a framed pack that can carry 45lbs. Thanks!

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

I’m liking it for now. Not sure I’ll ever buy another pack. 🦑

Great review Squidly! Look forward to seeing this in person.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

I can’t wait. I’m liking this pack. 🦑

Nice review Keith. Does that pack have weep holes in the side pockets?

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you asked. I went to look expecting to see small holes but it doesn’t have them. 🤔 🦑

@SeniorHiker77

2 ай бұрын

@@GoneFeralWithSquidly well let's just hope those side pockets don't fill up with rain water. My new ArcHaul doesn't have them either.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

@SeniorHiker77 my old Arc Haul does have them, so that’s weird.

@SeniorHiker77

2 ай бұрын

@GoneFeralWithSquidly Squid I just ran and double-checked my ArcHaul. Held it up to the window and found 2 weep holes. Thanks for making me check again. Lol

Only things keeping me from getting one is that small front pocket and non removable hip pockets.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

For me, the non removable hip belt pockets are not an issue even though I would like them to be a little larger. The small front pocket though is a little disappointing. 🦑

The front pockets aren't meant for water bottles

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

That may be true but if not, what are they for and if not, I’ve discovered that attaching bottle sleeves to the daisy chain is nearly impossible.

The point of the light weight pack is not to carry so much crap. Ditch the chair.

@GoneFeralWithSquidly

2 ай бұрын

That was exactly the point of downsizing to the Kakwa 40 but I still like my chair on some trips. 🦑