Backpack Ventilation Frame UL2 (Best Seller)

The Vaucluse Ventilation Frame and Sleeve is the easiest and lightest way to give your backpack that “ventilated back panel” feel. This design uses our patented airflow frame concept to create an airflow gap between you and the pack, helping dissipate heat and prevent clammy, soaked backs.

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If your backpack lacks ventilation and causes excessive sweating, our top-selling frame-and-sleeve design maximizes airflow and comfort. It's the lightest attachable backpack frame, making your backpack perfect. Easily attaches to frame and frameless backpacks. Fits on pack sizes 15L and larger.

Key Features

◼️ Reduces sweat and increases airflow
◼️ Frame comes in one size (universal design)
◼️ Supports loads over 100 lbs
◼️ Fits pack sizes 15L and larger
◼️ Cushioned mesh for added comfort
◼️ Ultralight (5.5 oz / 153 g)
◼️ Proudly made in the USA
◼️ Made from recyclable, non-toxic materials
◼️ Lifetime warranty and refund option

Technical Specifications

- Frame Weight: 3.3 oz / 96 g
- Sleeve Weight: 2.1 oz / 60 g
- Size: 15.5" x 8.5" x 1.4" / 39 cm x 21 cm x 3.6 cm L x W x D)
- Ventilation Gap: 0.75" / 1.9 cm
- Max Load Capacity: 150 lbs

Will this ventilation frame fit my backpack?

Yes. Our frame comes in ONE SIZE and features a universal design that fits backpacks from small to large. This allows you to attach the frame to your favorite pack.

The graphics illustrate how our one-size frame fits on backpacks of varying sizes: small, medium, and large. 

Customers have attached the frame on the following brands: 5.11, 3FUL, Base Jumping Pack, Bonfus, Bullet, Camelbak, Chrome Industries,  Craghoppers, Columbia, Cotopaxi, Coyote, Dandee, Designer Park, Deuter, Diamond, DSPTCH, Durston, Eastpak, Eberlestock, EDC, Expedition Units, Fjällräven, GoRuck, Gossamer, Granite Gear, Gregory, Habagat, High Sierra, Hill People Gear, Hydration Pack, Hyperlite, Jansport, K9 Sport, Kelty, Kurgo, Kurgo G, Kyte, LifeAF, Lilly, LV, Mammut, Mangellan, Mardingtop, Marmot, Military Assault Pack, Miramrax, ModGear, Molle 4000 Airborne Ruck, Mossy Oak, Mountain Wear, Mountainsmith, Mubasel, MVP Disc Sports, Mystery Ranch, Nashville Packs, Nomatic, Norfuma, North Face, Orange Mud, Osprey, Outdoor Vitals, Pack Back Designs, PDW WUULF, Peak Design, Perry Ellis, Photography Pack, Portable Oxygen Pack, REI Backpack, Rockagator, Ruck Backpack, Salomon, SAR Backpack, Savage Gear, Savotta, Six Moon Designs, SKYSPER, SOG Ninja, SWD Movement, Swiss Gear, Tactical Backpack, Teti, Teton Sport, Timbuk2, ULA, Ultimate Direction, Under Armor, US Army Issued Pack, Volpi, WANDRD, Waymark, Wild Iowa Bushcraft, Yak Pak, Zenith, Zomake, Zpacks. 

Customer Use Cases

Many customers use the frame for activities such as hiking, commuting, school, camping, biking, and traveling, among others.

The included Mesh Sleeve offers two thickness options: a thin layer for ventilation and a cushioned side for comfort, making it ideal for larger packs and high-load situations.

Compatible with packs from 15L to over 65L, the frame provides the comfort of ventilation during various activities.

Backpack Sizes that fit the Frame

- Light packs (15L to 20L)

- Day/Travel packs (20L to 28L)

- Larger packs (30L to 45L)

- Excursion packs (45L+) - The frame covers 70% or more of your back on average on larger packs. Its design allows it to be compatible with larger packs.

Benefits

- 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), one size fits all

- Sturdy, abrasion-resistant material is flexible and conforms to your back

- Lightweight design (5.2 ounces). As light as a pair of socks

- TSA compliant for travel

Included items

- Pre-assembled Backpack Ventilation Frame

- Mesh Sleeve

- Loops to connect the frame to your backpack straps

- 6 reusable zip ties to secure frame on your backpack

- Satisfaction guaranteed

- Lifetime warranty

Material

Frame: Made from recyclable, durable, abrasion-resistant High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Safe for use, made from FDA-approved materials.

Mesh Sleeve Front Panel Fabric: 1/8 inches / 3mm spacer mesh in black

Mesh Sleeve Back Panel Fabric: Lightweight and durable pocket mesh in black

Side Loops: 550 Paracord in black

Buckles: 0.5-inch lightweight buckle in black

Straps: 0.5-inch lightweight cord in black

Webbing: 0.5-inch nylon webbing in black