The D4 Portaledge (Full Size)
I've had a great run designing, building, and fabricating the D4 Portaledge, including the Delta 2p designs, created by legendary big wall climber and outdoor gear innovator, John Middendorf (aka "Deucey").
I have been building world class portaledges since the A5 Adventures days starting in the late 1980s. After John's passing in June 2024, things were never quite the same.
As such, I've decided to wind things down and focus on my fly fishing, model building, and being a "home daddy" here in Durango with my family (including three dogs and a kitty).
It's been a fun climb! I deeply appreciate all the support over all these many years from my customers, partners, colleagues, and friends.
THANK YOU!
Barry Ward
Specifications
SIZE: 82" x 47" (deployed)
WEIGHT: 22 lbs (9.97 kg) - packed in haul bag
FRAME: Aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum with custom joiners designed by John Middendorf
BED: Dimension-Polyant VX21 fabric (low stretch sailcloth). Note: aluminum tensioners are located underneath the bed to give more headroom on top
RAIN FLY: HyperD300 ripstop diamond grid waterproof, lightweight fabric. Note: Rain fly has one zippered door (YKK zipper)
SUSPENSION: 6 point cam-buckle suspension with 1-inch nylon webbing and grab loops
HAUL BAG: Seaman Corp "Shelter-Rite" 8028 fabric. Dimensions: 32" x 16" x 9" (packed oval shape)
