Simple Mods on my Backpack with Mitten Hooks (Durston Kakwa 55L)

Simple modifications with mitten hooks on my Durston Kakwa 55L
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[@pleok08]

Monday, January 29th: Nice mods. Food for thought. Happy Trails!

[@wandering_withWilson]

Thanks! You too!

[@don.hinton]

Sorry to hear about your ribs. I fell last November on a training hike near Springer, and busted my forehead open. Not too bad, but I probably should have gotten stitches.
I'd just started using poles, so that may have contributed -- I was climbing, caught a toe, and couldn't break my fall due to pole catching on something. Luckily I had a heavy knit cap, which cushioned it a bit. ;-)
But that's nothing compared to rib injuries. I had several back when I was much younger and played rugby -- well, not so much younger for the last one, which pretty much ended my playing days. ;-)
Glad you're doing better.

[@wandering_withWilson]

Thanks! So easy to get injured out there 🥾🥾

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Great info

[@wandering_withWilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Burner62984]

I love my Liter Smart, water bottle. I have the CTULG water bottle holder

[@wandering_withWilson]

The water bottle holder comes standard on the Durston pack. It’s built in. I’ve heard good things about CTUG.

[@Burner62984]

@@wandering_withWilson oh sweet

[@2007surly]

I like the whistle and knife clip. I might give that a try. I usually just put them in my fanny pack. Yes I caved in and bought a Kakwa 40. Don't judge.

[@wandering_withWilson]

No judgment here. And no fanny pack. Lol. I’ve thought about getting one but so far I don’t need it so I’ve held off. I know many people love them.

[@2007surly]

@@wandering_withWilson I only use it with my Kumo 36 because I don't use the hip belt. I probably won't use it with the Kakwa because it has bigger hip belt pockets. Whatever time frame I have for ding the CT will determine which pack I take.

[@wandering_withWilson]

Totally makes sense to use it with the Kumo! I was looking at that pack for shorter trips - do you recommend it?

[@carrieprewitt]

I just saw your link on AT women’s page. I’ll be starting my hike on March 22 but I also have a Kakwa 55 and a P style! You are right it is a game changer. Looking forward to keeping up with your journey.

[@wandering_withWilson]

That’s awesome. I’m so glad we could connect. Reach out to me and we can share contact info. I know we’re starting kind of far apart, but you just never know.

[@Mike_Blanda]

Sweet!!! Awesome adds to the pack

[@wandering_withWilson]

Really helps me keep things handy (and reachable)

[@Mike_Blanda]

@@wandering_withWilson awesome!!! 👏

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

Modifying my packs is one of my more enjoyable gear tasks.

[@wandering_withWilson]

It’s so much fun! I’ve seen some shock cord mods for the Durston as well, and may try those at some point. Right now I have everything that I need but I’m sure all uncover more things on the hike.

[@harshmanrobert]

Great idea! Where do you find the mitton hooks?

[@wandering_withWilson]

I think I bought them at DutchWareGear but you might be able to get them at HammockGear as well. I know you can get them on Amazon too but I think when I looked, you bought them by a very large quantity and I didn’t need that

[@harshmanrobert]

Thanks so much!