# Sweat-Preventing Backpack Frames The Ventra Gear Mainframe Places Your Pack Away From Your Back By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventra-gear-mainframe References: [gearhungry](http://gearhungry.com/2015/10/ventra-gear-mainframe.html) & [ventragear](http://www.ventragear.com/shop/mainframe) Imagine ending a hike or a long day climbing small mountains with a back that isn't totally drenched thanks to the knapsack pressing against it all day; enter the Ventra Gear Mainframe to make that wish come true. Designed to work with your [existing backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performancedriven-hiking-backpack) to instantly lift it away from your back to keep ventilation at a maximum, the Ventra Gear Mainframe is a patent pending design that's so light it won't bog you down when out participating in [rigorous activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gvest-icon). Featuring a frame to support your pack and a mesh sheet that rests against your back, the Ventra Gear Mainframe is an innovative way to help prevent fatigue when being active. Capable of holding up to 60-pounds of weight, the Ventra Gear Mainframe is ready for day trips or a [weekend portage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-alpha-sl-30). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweat-preventing Backpack Frames:** Backpack frames designed for ventilation to prevent a sweaty back during physical activity. - **Ventilation-enhancing Backpack Accessories:** New backpack accessories designed to increase ventilation and comfort during physical activity. - **Lightweight Backpack Frames:** Innovative lightweight backpack frames designed to make physical activity more comfortable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreational industry to design and market backpack accessories that improve the comfort and enjoyment of physical activity. - **Sporting Goods:** Innovation opportunities for sporting goods companies to pioneer new designs for backpack frames that enhance the comfort of physical activity. - **Travel and Tourism:** Market opportunities for travel and tourism companies to offer backpack accessories that make physical activity more enjoyable for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Travel Photography Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onepro-flex-backpack.md) - [Odor-Segregating Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorsegregating-travel-backpack.md) - [Frameless Featherlight Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlite-mountain-gear-contour-35.md) - [Detachable Daypack-Rigged Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daypack-travel-backpack.md) - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Compression Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-flex.md) - [Vacuum Compression Travel Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-travel-deluxe-backpack.md) - [Amalgamated Adventure Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-hiking-adventure-backpack.md) - [Performance-Driven Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rucking-fitness.md)