Vaucluse Backpack Ventilation Gear 25L Dayhike UL Framed Backpack with Mega-Pockets - Black & White

Conquer any trail with the Ultralight External Frame 38L backpack, featuring 5 convenient pockets and a supportive hip belt. Engineered as the lightest framed backpack available, it prioritizes maximum airflow and unparalleled comfort. Crafted from durable Dyneema, this pack boasts exceptional functionality with its five external pockets: two massive side pockets designed to accommodate two 1.5L water bottles each, providing quick hydration without breaking your stride. Additionally, two smaller side pockets offer readily accessible storage for essentials, while a spacious main external pocket is perfect for stowing items like drying layers.

The ventilation frame is specifically designed to optimize airflow between your back and the pack, and while separate from the hip belt, it contributes to a comfortable carry.

✅  Proudly made in USA and shipped from Phoenix, AZ
✅  Ultralight external ventilation frame
✅  Total weight is 21.4 ounces / 607 grams / 1.38 lbs
✅  4 large easy-access side pockets
✅  Extra-large outer back pocket
✅  Hip belt (select your size: Small, Medium, Large)
✅  Body made from DCF Dyneema
✅ Pockets made from heavy-duty Durastretch
✅ 18-month product warranty

The backpack is handmade in Scottsdale, Arizona. PBD (Packback Designs) Ultralight fabricates the backpack, and Vaucluse Gear produces the ventilation frame. Both gear companies are located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Vaucluse Gear's Ultralight Ventilation Frame was voted Best Up-and-Coming Gear of 2024 by GearJunkie and a Top-Seller on Garage Grown Gear. Both PBD and Vaucluse Gear are proud members of the Garage Grown Gear community of outdoor brands.

This 38L Ultralight Framed Backpack offers the best of both worlds: ultra-lightweight and maximum ventilation, ensuring you stay cool and comfortable on your outdoor adventures.

The material is 2.92 oz/yd 2 Dyneema® Composite Fabric. DCF is a patented, ultra-lightweight fabric made of flexible, non-woven composite laminates that are reinforced with Dyneema® fibers. This fabric is 15 times stronger than steel and provides the highest tear and tensile strength of any competing fabric on a weight-to-weight and thickness basis. The material offers high performance and the absolute best in ultra-lightweight, waterproof fabric.

The spacious pockets provide convenient storage for your essentials and easy access while hiking. You don't need to take your pack off to get that water bottle or snack.

The backpack is an excellent USA-made alternative to popular ultralight brands, including Durston (made in Canada), Hyperlite (Mexico), Zpacks (USA), and Gossamer (Vietnam). 

We offer an 18-month warranty on product workmanship.