I love this portaledge it is very comfortable and cheap. I see no reason to buy any other portaledge.

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