MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR KOA 55 BACKPACK + FREE TEE!

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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.
 

• 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.