Mountain Hardwear Koa 55

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The Koa 55 is an internal frame backpack made by Mountain Hardwear. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 Backpack (Fall 2009) Men's Koa 55 Pack by Mountain Hardwear Features: 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 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"

From RockCreek:
"The Koa 55 Backpack by Mountain Hardwear has tons of ventilation and airy comfort plus a comfortable load transfer for less fatigue and more fun. The Koa 55 pack combines 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, this ventilated pack balances carrying comfort with durability and weight savings."

From Campmor:
"Ventilation and airy comfort plus comfortable load transfer: The Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 combines 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, this ventilated pack balances carrying comfort with durability and weight savings. 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. 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. Number of pockets: 5 Materials: 210 D Hexnut Ripstop nylon/100 D Cordura nylon. Torso Length: Medium: 17.5 in. - 20 in. Large: 19.5+ in. Weight: Medium: 4 lbs. 2 oz. Large: 4 lbs. 7 oz. Capacity: Medium: 3350 cu. in. Large: 3650 cu. in."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Mountain HardWear Koa 55 Backpack offers you a streamlined pack with plenty of room for all the essentials for a few days on the mountain trail. This large pack has multiple options to expand your load, while featuring extra ventilation and load transfer to give you an extremely comfortable ride that stands up to the every-changing mountain weather."

User Reviews

Men's Koa 55
Reviewed by D. Williams, Jun 30, 2009

"Being a Mountain Hardwear, I may have expected more than what I got. The pack was way comfortable, but in the material category lacked the quality that should come from MH.

The first trip out, a cinch strap buckle on the bottom of the pack self destructed, the zip out external pocket ripped, and I found one of my zipper tassles was sewn into a seam which had to be cut so the pocked would open."

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