Koa 55 ing Mountain Hardwear Backpack

• Body Fabric: 210D HexNut Ripstop Nylon
• FL suspension combines tensioned mesh for Flow-through ventilation with highly effective Load transfer
• Low-profile airspace in upper backpanel provides excellent ventilation
• Padded hipbelt with ventilated mesh panels and two zippered stash pockets
• Contoured dual density, soft-edge shoulder straps are light and supportive
• Weather tight roll-top design offers quick, easy access to contents and saves weight
• Stowable stretch mesh front compression panel adds versatility and capacity for overloads
• Zipper on right side gives full access to gear in main compartment
• Extra large side pocket on left side
• Sleeping bag zipper for lower access
• Hydration sleeve with external access
• Stretch mesh side pockets
• Minimalist daisy chain on front panel for carrying ice axe, trekking poles, etc.
• Ideal Usage: Backpacking / Backcountry
• Pack Capacity: 3650cu in / 59.8cu liters
• Pack Weight: 3 lb. 12 oz. / 1.71 kg.

Voted the Easiest Loader- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards 2009
Ventilation and airy comfort plus comfortable load transfer the Koa packs combine a mesh, trampoline backpanel with a traditional lumbar pad to transfer loads effectively and comfortably. Above the lumbar zone, the framesheet is bowed away from the body and tensions the mesh backpanel to enhance breathability and coolness. With a clean design and options for carrying extra gear, these ventilated packs balance carrying comfort with durability and weight savings.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 Backpacking Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Koa 55 ing Mountain Hardwear Backpack

Danniboi77 - October 31, 2010

Best Pack Yet
This has been the best, out of three, packs I have owned so far. I think the roll top closure is a great idea and would be hard to go back to a floating lid. I like that there are few outside pockets because they tend to throw off weight and snag in tight quarters. However, the helmet carry was great for lugging around a bear canister in the Adirondacks. The material is very strong and not as heavy as my Lowe pack I typically use for winter. Which, this pack is much more comfortable with just a t-shirt, or none. Ventilation was a very big plus on muggy Minnesota summer treks along the SHT, and it was nice to have my pack hugging my hips and not bear hugging my back. If I were to improve this pack, I would install a hook to hold my platypus res. up. This pack is going to be a great friend for the next few years, I hope many, many more.

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Anon. Shopper - August 9, 2010

Love this backpack.
Large enough for several days. Nice pockets. Hydration sleeve is very handy. Plenty of exterior attachment options. Rain resistant and dries quickly. Comfortable when not overloaded. Roll top is cool.

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M. Lopez - December 31, 2009

Koa pack-great
The pack is great!

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