VAUCLUSE GEAR Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame - is a lightweight, universally attachable frame designed to enhance airflow and comfort during your outdoor adventures. By creating a small yet effective gap between your back and pack, it significantly reduces sweating and overheating issues that typically accompany strenuous hikes.

This lightweight, soft, durable, and flexible frame attaches directly to your backpack and creates a natural airflow between you and the pack without using mesh or other material that soaks up sweat and retains heat. Compatible with nearly all backpack styles, framed or frameless, large or small, it seamlessly integrates into your gear collection.

Praised by trusted outdoor experts at Gear Junkie, Backpacking Light, and Garage Grown Gear, this frame has quickly become recognized for innovation and unmatched comfort. Backpackers consistently highlight the remarkable difference it makes, describing hikes as noticeably cooler and more enjoyable. The exceptional reduction in moisture buildup has turned it into an essential piece of gear for hikers, commuters, travelers, cyclists, and students alike.

Made proudly in the USA from durable, recyclable, and non-toxic materials, backpack ventilation frame supports substantial loads and withstands tough outdoor conditions. Included with each frame is a versatile dual-sided mesh sleeve—choose between enhanced ventilation or additional cushioning depending on your activity level and backpack weight. This adaptability ensures consistent comfort, from daily commutes and school runs to demanding hikes and travel adventures.

Universal design effortlessly attaches to backpacks from leading brands including Osprey, Gregory, Hyperlite, REI, The North Face, Kelty, Zpacks, and dozens more. Installation is quick and intuitive, letting you spend less time adjusting gear and more time enjoying your journey. Discover firsthand why outdoor enthusiasts everywhere consider ventilation frame an indispensable upgrade to their backpacks.

MATERIAL: Durable, abrasion-resistant HDPE (FDA-approved, TSA compliant)

WEIGHT: 94 g (153 g with sleeve)

SIZE: 39 cm x 21 cm x 3.6 cm

VENTILATION GAP: 1.9 cm

TORSO LENGTH RANGE: 38–56 cm

FEATURES

Fits Backpack Sizes: from small daypacks (15–28 L) to large hiking packs (30–45 L and 45+ L)

Ultralight Design: Weighs only 94 g (153 g with sleeve), as light as a pair of socks

Comfort & Ventilation: Reduces sweat by improving airflow, keeping you cooler and drier

Universal Fit: Easily attaches to all backpacks, framed or frameless

Included: Ventilation Frame, Mesh Sleeve, Attachment Loops, 6 reusable zip ties.

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VAUCLUSE GEAR Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame & Sleeve

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