There are lots of “Disney essentials” online. Some go viral, but just because it’s viral doesn’t mean it actually works.
VentaPak Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer
That’s why our team tests hundreds of Disney park products a year, so we know what actually works well and is worth the money! When my team dropped this new “Disney essential,” I honestly rolled my eyes. It turns out I owe them an apology.
I am very particular about my Disney World essentials. They can make or break my park days, so yes, it’s very serious. When trekking through the heat, potential downpours, and crowds, I only want things in my bag that will actually help me and not just weigh me down. I really wasn’t sure about this Disney essential when my team dropped it online, but I was proven wrong!
VentaPak Backpack Spacer
VentaPak Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer
This is the VentakPak backpack spacer. You attach the spacer to the straps of your backpack to help support ventilation between your back and the bag during your park days. I really wasn’t sure if this would actually work, but after months of testing, the entire team agrees that this thing really works!
Backpack spacer
It might not look like this creates substantial space, but it really has made a difference during the hottest theme park days. This spacer has helped to create an airflow between my sweaty back and heavy backpack that is sorely needed! This helps save my clothes from becoming salty and stiff. It also makes sure that my bag doesn’t absorb said sweat, which can lead to mold and smells.
VentaPak Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer
Not only does it help keep me cool, but it also helps to redistribute the weight of the items in my bag, which I didn’t expect! Not only did it help me avoid sweat, but it also helped with my back pain at the end of the park day. I recently took it off of my bag and noticed a big difference.
VentaPak in Disney World
If you have back problems, carry a lot in your bag, or seriously hate feeling extra sticky and sweaty in the theme parks, this is a true essential for you! To my team who I rolled my eyes at, I have never been so happy to have been proven wrong.
Be sure to stick around because the team is always testing new park products, so we know if they truly work! Keep following DFB for a breakdown of our full reviews, recommendations, and more.
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