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A simple, but not-dumbed down, pack that's ready for the high country.

The effective suspension and simple, lightweight design of the Mountain Hardwear Kanza 55 Backpack give you the features you need to trek quickly and comfortably into the alpine. A Hollow-Core center stay and a HardWave framesheet work together to keep your pack's load from buckling so it'll rest comfortably on your back while you traverse steep boulders on the way up a mountain saddle.
  • Molded mesh back panel is padded and provides a great deal of ventilation for summery mountain quests
  • Tough nylon fabrics feature a double silicon finish to guard against rips, punctures, and the occasional summer shower
  • Several compression straps shrink the size of the pack to accommodate smaller loads so they don't flop around
  • Top lid aids compression but can be removed to shave ounces off your load
  • Beneath the top lid, the expandable top skirt makes room for 375cu in (6L) of additional gear, food, or clothing
  • An exterior hydration sleeve zipper makes the refill process easy while on the move
  • Ice axe and pole attachments secure your tools, ski poles, or trekking poles while you hitch a ride to the trailhead
  • Sleeping pad straps and front compression strap conveniently stow away for a cleaner, snag-free pack

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It looks like, from the photo's, that at...

Fitztravels

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It looks like, from the photo's, that at the bottom where you can put your sleeping pad, that those straps are very short. Has anyone who owns this had problems with big pads being able to fit?

Also i can't tell from the photo, but on the front compartment, does the zipper go all the way down on one side, or is it just a short zipper accesss from the top? Also, it doesnt look like there is a very big pocket on the lid. How big is it? Does anyone have any clue or guess at how many L the main compartment can hold - not inlcuding all the pockets?

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Emerson Takahashi

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I've had this pack for about 2 years and use it constantly. I'm pretty heavy on my gear, so for anything to last me more than a few seasons is AWESOME.
The pack is easy to adjust on the fly to switch the weight between your shoulders and hips. The hip belt is detachable and padded really well so it doesn't bother you at all even after a hard days hike. The lid to the pack is removable and you can actually fasten it around the hip belt to create a sort of fanny pack.
Once loaded, it carries easily and will keep your back straight with it's nicely shaped and lightweight center stay. I can fit everything I need for a comfortable 3-5 day excursion and wouldn't hesitate to suggest this pack to anyone else.

how heavy is the hollow -core stays?
What...

ebatungbacal

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how heavy is the hollow -core stays?
What material is it made of

Jon Webb

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ebatungbacal. It is a single, anatomically pre-curved, lightweight, and extremely strong aircraft aluminum stay. I don't know the weight of the stay by itself but the entire pack (medium) weighs in at 3lbs 2oz... which is pretty light for a full featured 55L backpacking pack! I hope this info helps!

how will you manage to bring along a tent...

Morten

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how will you manage to bring along a tent with a tiny backpack as this (weekend hike)

Elizabeth Alexson

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I have a 48L pack. I usually strap the poles to the outside (inside my rolled up sleeping pad). Hopefully you have a lightweight tent and sleeping pad. Also dry bags not only keep your clothes dry, but work really well to compress your gear.

Emerson Takahashi

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I own this backpack and carry around a Big Agnes Lynx Pass tent for our trips. I have the tent strapped onto the bottom where the sleeping pad typically goes.
My sleeping pad is filled with air though, so it's much more compressible and can fit in the main compartment of my bag

i am 6'0'' 185 lbs, what size would be...

phaleyiii

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i am 6'0'' 185 lbs, what size would be recommended?

Dean Whitehead

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Hey there, you need to measure your torso length (most important variable) in order to determine the correct size to buy; see video.

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BW

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Man, these guys can make packs. I know there are several other companies that make just backpacks, but MH puts a simplicity into theirs that no other company can seem to figure out. I own several MH packs (fluid, dihedral, direttessima, trad) and I just picked this one up for a lightweight large volume backpacking pack. Took it for a short test drive and my first impressions are awesome. The key to a pack, in my opinion, is simplicity. I dont want a pack that requires tools to adjust, nor do I want a pack that has more moving parts than my car. The "alpine" suspension/harness is very comfortable and moves with your body without all the "pivot points" or "floating shoulder straps", basically, things that can break. The weight of the pack is transferred by one flat metal rod that goes the length of the pack vertically. On the upper half of the suspension, it has the "hard wave" plastic frame-sheet which is such a simple idea but works great at keeping the pack rigid (horizontally), but also flexing with your back (vertically). The waist belt holds comfy and tight, and is very soft and flexible (removable and replaceable). It is very effective at supporting transferred weight, without being full of techy crap. This pack hugs your back and feels like it becomes a part of you. Pockets; one lid, one big front, and two side stretch. To keep the overall weight of the pack low (3 lbs) the material is light (100D, 315D), and silicon impregnated (repels water awesome), which is sufficient for most alpine/backpacking outings, however probably wont hold up as good as say, 600D packcloth. If I was going on a weeklong bushwhack in the ADK's, I would probably consider a burlier pack. Nonetheless, the 100D Cordura fabric on other packs I own has been through some off trail adventures and is still going strong. The outside straps are lighter and thinner than most normal pack straps, but are still sufficient enough to handle most gear (also to keep weight low). The design of these straps is genius (as with other MH alpine packs). Side compression straps to shrink load or strap gear, and also front compression straps that tuck away into the front pocket when not in use (for a clean look). Bottom straps also can shrink load or strap gear, and tuck away. With all of the straps tucked in, the pack is very streamlined and simple, and with the straps deployed, you can fix a butt load of gear. Great pack, great design, great price. FYI I'm 5'10 and got the medium; great fit.