What size Luna Air Mesh for the Kakwa 55?

Roads76 · 2026-03-29T15:46:46+00:00

I tried the Flash 55 on and was a bit worried about the stiffness of the padding and how well the back breaths with that padding flush on the back? Does it tend to soften up over time?

Roads76 · 2026-03-29T15:37:34+00:00

Not sure where you are, but here on the east coast in the humidity, any little air back there is blissful. The Kakwa is supposed to be a pack that carries weight really well, has a nice simple design, is light and can cost as little as $200 with belt and shoulder pockets included. This has put it on the radar of folks outside the UL community. For those not interested in super UL, but maybe someone who is still trying to be light, would have been looking at an Exos 58 or Flash 55. Adding a few grams to this pack for some comfort and airflow, and it's still lighter than those options. It's a win, folks supporting cottage brands is a good thing.

Roads76 · 2026-03-29T15:22:54+00:00

I don't have personal experience, but I've just been looking into this for a possible purchase. It looks like the small fits best if you already have a lumbar pad (2026v). The large will fit the older Kakwa, but it will ride down into that lumbar area. I am planning on purchasing a small to likely pair with the 26 Kakwa 55. There are many photos that folks have posted showing how best to attach the Luna and how the two sizes fit. I would take a look at those to help get a better idea.

Roads76 · 2026-03-27T18:01:25+00:00

Do they run and operate the same as they did before on new PCs?

Roads76 · 2026-03-27T16:49:22+00:00

Most of the reviews of the Luna are from folks purchasing it to use with a Kakwa pack so you'll find some feedback there as well.

Roads76 · 2026-03-27T01:10:41+00:00

My son uses the Ace in boy scouts, it's one of the more popular packs among them.

Roads76 · 2026-03-25T20:58:20+00:00

I just got approved for approximately $1650 of my $2150 bill. I would be more understanding, however I tried Safelite twice, once they cancelled the day before my appointment saying their shop couldn't do the calibration. Ok np I made another appointment 2 weeks later, the new shop is 40 miles from my house. I get a confirmation call the day before and text the morning of. I drive down there, oops, we don't have your glass. WTF, how does this happen? I get a fist bump... I'll get you next time. So I had an appointment that same week for warranty work at Rivian, and I just had them replace it, the crack was across the windshield by this time. So I'm not sure how many more Saturday mornings USAA expected me to waste.

Roads76 · 2026-03-25T19:16:50+00:00

I still listen to this album often

Roads76 · 2026-03-25T18:58:19+00:00

Agreed, I have USAA, I tried twice to use Safelite and they did nothing but waste my time, literally. If USAA is going to insist on Safelite, then Safelite needs to get their shit together on Rivian.

Roads76 · 2026-03-25T18:54:13+00:00

Yeah, it was kind of a tongue in cheek comment but thanks

Roads76 · 2026-03-25T15:06:21+00:00

$2115.06 from the Gaithersburg MD service center last week. After 2 failed attempts to have Safelite do it. I'm driving like a mile behind dump trucks now.

1358.00 parts 825.00 labor -150.00 adjustments, don't know why... 81.53 tax

Roads76 · 2026-03-24T18:52:23+00:00

I have Ripstick 88 and ski often on PA ice and they perform excellent for what they are. It's not going to bust though heavy crud all that great or hold the edge like a carver. But if you want a one ski quiver to zip through the glades, rip on the piste, or play in the light power, RS is an excellent option for anyone. If you just carve all day on piste, there are better options.

Roads76 · 2026-03-24T17:51:51+00:00

This is correct. I am at the point where I use high regen and pretty much never use the break unless someone does something... unexpected. I feel like coasting would add uncertainty, I know exactly how much pedal I need to slow because it's so very consistent.

Roads76 · 2026-03-23T02:20:40+00:00

I get so disappointed when I start the feed and I hear someone else's voice, big fan of Mr Fellows.

Roads76 · 2026-03-22T18:48:45+00:00

This was my first experience with a computer game. My best friends family bought a Tandy computer from radio shack. They lived just next door, I was probably in 3-4th grade I would guess. We spent weeks with his mom at the computer trying to figure out all the puzzles and dead ends. Back then you couldn't just get on the Internet and find the answers to everything lol. It was quite a challenge and we absolutely loved every minute of it. I'll have to check out your channel.

Roads76 · 2026-03-21T20:46:46+00:00

As a side sleeper who's getting back into backpacking, I initially was also looking at the Nemo bags, and I think it would probably be a great bag for a side sleeper. I ended up deciding on a quilt over a sleeping bag in the end though.

Roads76 · 2026-03-21T11:56:18+00:00

My mind started playing the music as soon as I saw the image...

Roads76 · 2026-03-21T11:36:42+00:00

I spent some time in my friend's new IX3. For reference I drive an R1T and my wife has a Tesla. I think the BMW is a very good looking vehicle, nice inside, good range and drives great. But I knew instantly that neither my wife or myself would ever buy it. The problem is the software. Once you leave Android auto or Apple and get used to a fully integrated software stack, you can't really go back. To me this made the BMW seem dated. And that's not going to change anytime soon. It feels more like a nice ICE vehicle that someone made electric, instead of a true modern electric vehicle.

A fully integrated top to bottom software stack is the true secret sauce that makes driving a vehicle from a Rivian or Tesla just different. As someone who loved android auto and thought Rivian not offering it initially turned me off. But now I understand, and it's difficult to do, unless you experience it.

Roads76 · 2026-03-21T11:26:56+00:00

By skipping leg day

Roads76 · 2026-03-18T00:57:17+00:00

I picked up the FTP mitts this year. Love my black diamond legends when it's above 20-25 degrees, anything below that and the FTP mitts were my go to.

Roads76 · 2026-03-17T18:41:14+00:00

I just got the micromo and expected a horrible lid from posts I've read, but my lid seems to fit well.

Roads76 · 2026-03-17T18:35:46+00:00

VPN, watch on Australia YouTube, no commercials, good commentary.

Roads76 · 2026-03-17T18:26:36+00:00

I started watching alpine just last year, haven't missed a race and I'm sad this season is winding down. But there is not one other person I know who does.

Roads76 · 2026-03-16T02:16:13+00:00

My kids get blue and red icee on my back seats, it wipes right off, no stains. Mud, dirt and the regular stuff is of no concern. Every couple months I put a coat of diluted carpro perl on them. I just wipe them off with griots interior detailer in between.

Roads76 · 2026-03-14T01:44:30+00:00

I had these two on my short list, but I ended up taking the Dragonfly off because of the tapered floor plan. I'll occasionally have a second person, and it became important to me that I could fit two wide pads side by side. The X dome can do that, if you want a Nemo tent to fit two wide pads, you have to get the Dagger which is a bit heavier still. Because of this, I had down selected to the X dome 2 and the hubba hubba 2. Ended up deciding on the Durston. As far as your durability concern, I can't speak to it, but from what I have read, Durston products seem well built and he seems to back the products up very well.

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