D4 Portaledge
Description
Barry Ward, founder of Durango Sewing Solutions, is proud to be fabricating and distributing the D4 Portaledge designed by legendary big wall climber and innovator, John Middendorf. The D4 Portaledge features the latest innovations in portaledge design, technology and materials.
MAJOR DESIGN INNOVATIONS
- Curved frame corners
- Unitized frame for compact foldability
- Ambidextrous (no more "air-side" / "wall-side")
- Hybrid diameter aluminum tubing
- Full zippered, storm-proof rain fly
- Zippered haul bag system
SPECIFICATIONS
- Suspension: 6-point
- Deployed size: 47-in x 82-in (double/full-size ledge / 2-person; center fin folds down for spacious 1-person ledge)
- Packed size: 7.5-in x 14.5-in x 31.5-in (oval-shaped)
- Rain fly material: HyperD 300 Diamond Ripstop Polyester
- EASTON aluminum tent pole set
Retail price
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| Total Weight (lb / kg) | 22.00 lb /
9.97 kg |
| Ledge Type | Portaledge |
| Sleeping Capacity | Double |
| Dimensions |
82 in x 47 in |
| Ledge Materials |
Frame: 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum |
| Fly Included | Yes, included |
| Pocket Details |
1 mesh pocket at the center of the portaledge |
| Floor Tensioners | 6 tensioners |
| Haul Sack Details | |
| Warranty | |
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In late December, I took the new D4 Full-Size up Yosemite’s Washington Column. After designing the iconic A5 ledge 30 years ago, John Middendorf has crafted a welcome upgrade. Made of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, the D4 packs into a 31.5” x 15” x 8” oval that fits nicely in a haulbag and weighs only 18.8lbs—the lightest double ledge on the market. The newly designed bullet connectors make setup and breakdown a breeze, while the unique curved corners add rigidity, eliminating the need for a spreader bar, reducing weight and eliminating tangles. At 6’6”, I fit comfortably in the 82” x 47.5” platform, enjoying solid back support. The seamless fly is made from diamond ripstop polyester—the ledge fits snuggly into abrasion-resistant Cordura pockets in the fly, and six tensioning straps secure the fly to the ledge; meanwhile, a tentpole tightens the fly to create a stormproof bivy.