Putting Pack Capacity to the Test: Ultralight Packs

Adam Trenkamp, Lab Test Editor at Outside, and Adam Roy, Editor-in-Chief of Backpacker, test out ultralight backpacks to see how they handle heavy loads. Adam Trenkamp tests pack capacity in the lab, but isn’t able to define how the load actually feels when you’re hiking. The two try out the Durston Kakwa 55 and Outdoor Vitals CS40 with different loads to compare how the ultralight packs do when pushing their capacity limits. The packs were comfortable at the 80/20 point, where most weight is carried on the hips, but felt less comfortable as the load increased. Get the Outside TV app to stream films and series wherever you go: https://outside.watch/ios https://outside.watch/android Follow Outside TV for the latest and greatest: Activity Feed: https://outside.watch/activityfeed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outsidewatch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsidewatch/ Get unlimited access to articles, courses, premium films, series & more with Outside+ The one subscription to fuel all your adventures: https://outside.watch/Plus