Vaucluse Backpack Ventilation Gear

I brought my Gregory 40L pack on an 8-mile hike through the Greenbelt just southwest of Austin, Texas. The pack is much bigger than what is needed for a day hike, but I wanted to put it to the test with the Cool-Dry Frame.

I strapped on my Cool-Dry Frame onto my backpack.

We started at 8 AM just after sunrise. The weather started in the 40s, and I was wearing a pullover on the first hour.

As the sun came out, the weather started picking up, creeping into the 60s. I took off my pullover and enjoyed the rest of the sunny hike in my t-shirt.

The humidity stayed low again, for which I was thankful. Overall, I stayed dry on this hike, even with a pullover and t-shirt at the beginning.

By nature, I sweat a lot. The Cool-Dry Frame allowed the cool breeze to hit my back, which made the difference (see images below).

My back was damp but not sweaty with my 40L Gregory backpack. Yes, it's a big pack for a day hike, but I wanted to put my frame to the test. I started with a pullover. As the weather warmed up, I took it off.

As the weather warmed up, I climbed up one hill where my heart rate picked up, and I could feel my body temperature also rise. My Cool-Dry Frame was comfortable on my back, and I could feel the cool breeze on my back. It made the hike much more enjoyable.

To check out more images of my hike, visit my Instagram account @vauclusegear.

Warm Day for a Hike with 40L Backpack

Part 1 of 4: Weather Check

Part 2 of 4: Hike Check

Part 3 of 4: Sweat Check

Part 4 of 4: Back Check

The Cool-Dry Frame by Vaucluse Gear

It's your best way to stay cool and dry with a backpack.

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