Zpacks x Vaucluse Ventilation Frame + Sleeve

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Description

The Zpacks x Vaucluse Ventilation Frame is the easy way to give your frameless pack that “ventilated back panel” feel. Our custom built collab utilizes Vaucluse’s proven airflow frame concept to create a gap between you and the pack, helping to dump heat and eliminate clammy, soaked backs after long, humid climbs on trail.

Our collab version features a universal attachment system that will fit all of our frameless backpacks as well as most other backpacks. The four corners of the included sleeve secure to any four points on your backpack and can be adjusted up or down to find the perfect location.

The Zpacks x Vaucluse Ventilation Frame delivers a “moves-with-you” comfort that keeps you cooler, drier, and more comfortable, the reasons why this frame has become a cult favorite on trail.

Features

  • The frame creates a .75" (1.9 cm) gap for natural ventilation, which reduces sweat and increases airflow to help keep your back cool and dry in hot and humid environments.
  • This frame adds airflow and cushioning against your back. It does not aid in load bearing or load transfer.
  • One size, universal design, fits any backpack with attachment points, including our entire Nero Series of frameless backpacks.
  • Our Arc Frame backpacks already have built in airflow. This frame is technically compatible, but would be redundant. Other framed backpacks that don't have built in airflow would benefit.
  • The included sleeve is designed to attach cleanly to the rear attachment points on our frameless packs using integrated cords and cord-locks. Adjust up or down for the perfect location.
  • The frame's sturdy, abrasion-resistant, material is flexible and conforms to your back.
  • The sleeve features open mesh on one side for maximum ventilation and cushioned 3D mesh on the other side for extra comfort against your back if desired. The sleeve can be oriented in either direction.
  • Made from FDA-approved non-toxic, recyclable, durable, abrasion-resistant High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
  • Covered under Vaucluse's lifetime warranty.
  • Made in the USA.

Specifications

  • Weight: 137g
  • Materials: FDA-approved non-toxic, recyclable, durable, abrasion-resistant High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
  • Dimensions: 14.5" tall x 8.5" wide x 1.25" deep (36.8 cm x 21.6 cm x 3.2 cm)
  • Weight: Frame - 3.0 oz (85 g), Sleeve - 1.8 oz (52 g)

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Craig P. (Australia)
The new sleeves frame is more comfortable but has a fitting issue

The frame size is about the same as the original, and sleeve is a welcome and great advancement
These frames work - they really keep the back cool on hot Aussie days. I tested mine in 35-40 degree heat and was very very happy with the result.
The con - the new frame sleeve only has 4 fixed points of attachment. Which invariably doesn’t fit most packs. The original frame was minus the sleeve and as a result you could attach it to any pack.
I’ve found I can’t attach my new better sleeved frames to most of my packs as the attachment points just aren’t in the right places.

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