Taco Portaledge System
Taco Portaledge System
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WHY CHOOSE THE TACO PORTALEDGE?
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ULTRALIGHT
At 1.5lbs, the Taco Portaledge won't hold you back. Go tackle that climb you've been scouting!
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MODULAR DESIGN
With multiple strap and tie down locations, options for a spreader bar, daisy chains, and roller cam buckles, make the Taco work for you.
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MADE IN THE USA
Made entirely with USA sourced materials and sewn in Washington State.
SPECS & DIMENSIONS
Materials
- Ultragrid Option: Challenge Sailcloth UHMPE/poly fabric
- Nylon Option: Ultralight nylon webbing
Compatible Sleeping Pads
- Dimensions: Accepts Pads 20-25” (51-63cm) wide, by 72-76” (183-193cm) long, by 2-3" (5-7.5cm) tall sleeping pads.
- Baffle Orientation: horizontal baffles will prevent any collapse of the pad, creating a wider surface.
Weight/Size
Weight
- Ultragrid base weight: 13oz (368g)*
- Nylon base weight of 21oz (595 grams)*
- Addition of rollercam buckle adds 1oz (28 grams)
Dimensions - Deployed
- Width: 20"-25"
- Length: 72"-76"
- Thickness: 2"-3"
Dimensions - Packed Size
- Ultragrid: just under 2 liters
- Nylon Ripstop: 3 liters (the size of a Nalgene)
*Pad weight not included
Made In USA
All materials and labor are sourced within the United States.
THE LIGHTEST PORTALEDGE ON THE PLANET
Some of the best climbs are far away from the car. And lugging around a 20lb portaledge setup sounds like misery. We've got you covered with our Taco Portaledge, starting at only 13oz (368 grams).
Ditch your car, approach with day pack weight, sleep like a baby.
FEATURES
- Made with untearable, ultralight fabric
- Adjustable side to account for slabs, sloping ledges, or fully hanging bivies
- Daisy chains on center straps
- Two optional tension points per side, further tailoring your comfort
- Full encapsulation of the end of the sleeping pad
- Bottom fabric tubes for optional "push bars"
- Optional change to Patented Rollercam buckle (adds 1oz/28.4g)
Customer Reviews
The Taco portaledge is the lightest option available! At just 600g, its weight was so negligible that I barely noticed it during our climb of the Nose in June 2024 (my 4th time on the route). My friend and I spent three nights on the wall—fixed to Sickle, sleeping on El Cap Tower, Camp IV, and Camp VI—and the Taco made all the difference in making this trip not just possible, but enjoyable. While it’s probably not enough for fully hanging belays on big walls where I would take a full-fledged portaledge, the Taco is ideal for climbs like the Nose, the Salathé, or the Gringalets / Gladiateurs / Fox-Victor-India on Cap Trinité, Canada. Its simplicity and practicality shine in situations where you have at least a ledge to stand on (a stance) and need a comfy place to sleep. (Note that I have cooked in the Taco and would do again)
On our Nose climb, spending the night at Camp IV could have been a nightmare without the Taco. It was the only viable ledge for me, and having it on hand turned a potentially bad night into a comfortable one. We even used it as a sunshade for about an hour at the top of Pancake Flake, which saved me from a nasty sunburn—a completely unexpected bonus! At only 600g, carrying the Taco felt like nothing. It’s the kind of gear that doesn’t add to your load but contributes massively to your comfort. Sorry, no pictures as my buddy dropped his phone on the climb!! But memories are forever!
If you’re heading up big walls with stances but want the best sleep for tricky spots, the Taco is worth it. It’s not designed for every scenario, but for climbs like the Nose or Salathé, it’s a lightweight and practical game-changer. Highly recommended!
I made four videos with the Taco on YouTube, enjoy! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDdzLQ0Kk4-UcPYylSQEoqw4HMspdfbkB&si=u5oQMm99BGGqEWv5
I never would have considered a hammock for a hanging bivouac, unless it had some lateral support for the hips and shoulders. Now that we have modern pads for something like this, it makes all the difference, and justifies spending 1 to 2 nights in a hammock. I also like how you can use them for belaying by emptying the air out of the pad. I do use a spreader bar set up for the shoulders and hips but if your pad is good enough, you probably don’t need that.
Great alternative to a portaledge. I like that it can turn into a hanging chair, super comfortable and functional