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Enjoy more airflow on your back with our lightweight attachable ventilation frame. Upgrade your favorite backpack's ventilation system with the Vaucluse Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame, an attachable backpack airflow frame that fits directly on your backpack. This backpack spacer easily attaches to your backpack (framed or frameless) to upgrade airflow, reduce back heat, and increase comfort. The airflow gap between you and your backpack is 0.75" (19 mm).
You have the perfect backpack: size, fit, color, pockets, and style. But there's one thing missing! The ventilation and airflow could be better. Now is the time to finish the job and make your backpack perfect with our frame. Our ventilation gear is ranked a best-seller, top innovator, best up-and-coming (scroll below), and has hundreds of 5-star customer reviews.
The Mesh Sleeve provides more comfort with two different meshes: a thin mesh layer and a cushioned mesh side for a thicker layer of comfort. The frame is comfortable and designed to maximize airflow. The sleeve covers the frame to offer additional cushioning. It is ideal for larger packs (greater than 45L), heavy loads (over 30 pounds), and high-intensity activities like running, rucking, or bicycling. Or if you just want a more soft fit on your back, the sleeve delivers.
Frame fits on packs 15L to 45L+ (customers have attached the frame to packs as large as 65L). Enjoy the comfort of a ventilated pack when hiking, biking, commuting, and traveling.
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✅ Frame and Sleeve are made in USA
✅ Maximize airflow and ventilation on your back
✅ Universal fit / One-size-fits-all for packs 15L and greater
✅ Cushioned mesh side for an extra layer of cushion
✅ Thin mesh side for a basic layer of cushion
✅ Ultralight Frame at 3.3 ounces / 95 grams
✅ Mesh Sleeve add-on at 2.1 ounces / 60 grams
✅ Designed for comfort and flexes with body movement
✅ Made from recyclable, non-toxic, food container plastic
✅ Lifetime warranty + full refunds
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Game changer! The Vaucluse Frame worked so well on my pack. Barely did sweat at all." - Heather G, New Hampshire, 36L Osprey.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Easily rates 10 out of 5 stars! The frame allows perspiration to escape, keeping my back drier and warmer in cold weather, and enables evaporative cooling in warm weather, effectively lowering my core body temperature." - Chuck T, Tennessee, Hiker/Rucker with 26L Ruck Pack and 38L Osprey Backpack.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I am a park patroller in the Denver metro area, so I’m excited to use the frame to provide more ventilation. I could tell a noticeable difference in ventilation. The pack still felt close to my body." - Rolf D, Volpi Outdoor Gear “Falco” 25L pack and Granite Gear 60L Crown 60 - Denver, CO
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Noticeably drier. Only patches of sweat where the frame contacts my back. The comfort was excellent. Summer hiking from Southern Utah to Oregon. Daily rucking sessions. Temperature from 41 to 100 degrees. More than 1,000 miles." - Dustin H, DSPTCH Daypack, Hill People Gear Umlindi, GoRuck GR1 - Providence, UT
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Check out more 5-star reviews by scrolling to the bottom.
AS SEEN AND ADVERTISED IN:
A Backpack Spacer that Maximizes Ventilation and Airflow
Our backpack ventilation frame is an ultralight backpack accessory (weights 3.3 ounces) that naturally ventilates back heat. The frame attaches in seconds to your favorite backpack - framed or frameless - and creates a uniform gap to maximize airflow.
As tempting as it may be to loosen your pack’s shoulder straps for more airflow, wearing a backpack improperly is unsafe. Its weight pulls on your body, causing neck, back, and shoulder injuries over time.
Our ventilation frame suspends your gear three-quarters of an inch (0.75") off your back. This gives Mother Nature enough room to carry away excess body heat and sweat. The hexagonal design maximizes your back’s exposure to air with minimal material.
Backpack Sizes that fit the Vaucluse Ultralight Ventilation Backpack
- Light packs (15L to 20L)
- Day/Travel packs (20L to 28L)
- Larger packs (30L to 45L)
- Excursion packs (45L+) - Depending on how long your backpack is, the frame may only protect some of your back from sweating. The Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame covers 70% or more of your back on average on larger packs. It's design allows it to be compatible for larger packs.
The frame is designed to fit across your shoulders and down to your waist for backpack sizes between 15L and 45L+. This includes standard backpacks (such as Eastpak, Jansport's, Northface), day packs (Osprey, REI, Gregory), and larger packs (Mystery Ranch, Mountainsmith, Deuter).
More Backpack Ventilation and Airflow equals better hiking
- Helps you sweat less and enjoy backpacking more
- Improves airflow with natural ventilation, keeping you cooler and drier
- Attaches to any backpack (framed or frameless) in seconds, no adjustment, one size fits all
- Sturdy, abrasion-resistant HDPE is flexible and conforms to your back
- Ultralight design (3.3 ounces) is lighter than a pair of socks
What is included in your order
- Pre-assembled Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame
- Loops to connect the frame to your backpack straps
- 6 reusable zip ties to secure frame on your backpack
- Satisfaction guaranteed - Sweat less and backpack better or receive a full refund.
- Lifetime warranty - If it breaks, we'll replace it.
- Gear protection guarantee
Ultralight Ventilated Backpack Frame Features
Ventilation Frame is Unisex - The frame quickly attaches to any backpack with the universal backpack strap loops. The frame is designed to fit onto every backpack - regardless of shape or size.
TSA Compliant - You can use the frame when traveling through airports. The only question we've been asked by TSA authority is, "Where did you get that? I need one."
Stay Cool and Dry - When your pack is strapped on tight, your back can't breathe. The Backpack Ventilation Frame allows air to flow around you as you move, naturally ventilating your body and helping to minimize unwanted heat, moisture, and scent.
Dead Air Space - Dead air space is the unventilated air space between your body and your equipment and clothing. Dead air space keeps you warm. Your backpack compresses your clothing and crushes the dead air space. You sweat because there is nowhere for the hot air to go. The Backpack Ventilation protects the dead air space on your back to keep you warm while not sweating.
Upgrade Backpack Ventilation System - Ventilated backpacks help keep your back and shirt drier by encouraging airflow behind your back and faster evaporation of perspiration. Let's be honest: most backpacks don't have any ventilation. The Backpack Ventilation Frame provides consistent back ventilation.
Regulate Your Core Temperature - A lot of heat can build up between your back and backpack. Large backpacks are especially notorious for increasing your core temperature. By keeping the pack off your back, the frame helps you regulate your core temperature.
Carry In Comfort - The Backpack Ventilation Frame makes any backpack exceptionally comfortable, spreading carried weight across a soft hexagonal frame that instantly conforms to the user's back.
Improve Your Posture - Carrying a backpack can cause neck stiffness, rounded or uneven shoulders, altered gait, spinal misalignment, and more. Positioning the pack further from the body and supporting it with a flexible frame to disperse dynamic forces can make it easier to maintain good posture.
Prevent Injury - Frameless backpacks lack a rigid shape and can gradually harm the wearer if overloaded or improperly fitted. The Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame adds comfortable structure to any bag, helping to prevent injury by evenly distributing its weight across your body.
Protect Your Gear - Heat, moisture, and bacteria can wear down even the toughest outdoor fabrics. Keep your favorite gear longer by reducing sweat buildup and wicking it away faster with improved airflow.
Ergonomic Honeycomb Design - The frame flexes and contours to your back's shape and movements. It also maximizes your back's exposure to the open air by as much as 90% more than conventional backpack frames. The frame is also designed to correctly wear your backpack and maintain the desired center of gravity.
Heavy-Duty Construction - Our frame is made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It's a versatile plastic used in many applications, such as plastic bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, bleach bottles, and other containers. The frame is strong, durable, flexible, abrasion-resistant, and built to withstand extended use under extreme conditions. We chose this material because it is flexible, comfortable, and can move with your back. The material also doesn't collapse, so the airflow doesn't close off regardless of the pack's weight. We also offer a lifetime guarantee. In fact, we encourage you to put it to the test.
Universal Compatibility - A Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame can be quickly installed on any gear carried with shoulder straps or harnesses, including backpacks and bouldering crash pads. Don't worry about your height or torso length either: One size fits all, no adjustment required.
Ultralight Design & Portability - Lighter than a pair of socks, the frame weighs just under 3.3 ounces. 15.5" x 8.5" x 1.4" flat.
Safe & Sustainable Material: Vaucluse Backpack Ventilation Frames are made from the same material as milk jug containers. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is FDA-approved and used to make food containers such as milk jugs. Non-toxic, food-grade, and recyclable. Safe for applications that directly impact humans.
Satisfaction Guaranteed - The Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame is designed to improve your outdoor experiences.
Lifetime Warranty - If it breaks, we'll send you another. If you don't like it, you can get your money back. It's that simple.
Better Hunting - Sweating less will reduce an animal's ability to smell your presence.
Technical Specifications of Ultralight Ventilation Backpack Frame
SKU: FRAME-1010
Weight (Standard): 3.3 oz
Length (Standard): 15.5 in
Width (Standard): 8.5 in
Height (Standard): 1.4 in
Ventilation Gap (Standard): 0.75"
Weight (Metric): 94 g
Length (Metric): 39.37 cm
Width (Metric): 21.59 cm
Height (Metric): 3.6 cm
Ventilation Gap (Metric): 1.9 cm
Frame Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is FDA-approved and used to make food containers such as milk jugs. Non-toxic, food-grade, and recyclable. Safe for applications that directly impact humans.
Strap Material: Reusable zip ties
Torso Length Range: 15-22 in
Spacer Distance Range: 0.75 in
Maximum Load: 200 lbs+ (If you break it, we will send you a new frame.)
Vaucluse Gear designs are protected by United States and/or International Patents and Trademarks.