Gear Talk: Ridgerunner Rainfly Perfection??

[@mclostinthewoods]

Subtle correction: The CG is silnylon and the WB tarp is 20D silpoly. The silpoly is less water retentive. I have the CG Fortress too and replaced it with a WB Thunderfly in 20D silpoly. They only do 20D in silpoly. The silnylon is 30D.

[@robpelton]

Doh! You’re right?? I totally mismatched the terms! Ugh...ok. This is gonna bug the crap out of me....thanks for the heads up and for watching!!

[@mclostinthewoods]

@@robpelton No prob. Love your channel. And I have the pole mod too. I use a Dutchware Chameleon, but I love the space I get under the tarp with the pole mod when I have to take the setup out of porch mode. The WB rain fly line is fantastic, from the Minifly to the Superfly.

[@robpelton]

I agree! WB does lots of stuff right. Appreciate the support and the fact checking! Lol.

[@HikerDoc]

Lol. Just watched the video and was about to note the same. Rob, don't let it bug you. We all get it turned around. 10D, 20D, 1.1, 1.7, SP, SN, DCF, X-PAC, blah, Blah, BLAH.....

[@mochmoch9453]

Thank you so much !! Very good tips! Above all, I took over the knots on the cords to tighten the tarp right away! I use the Mountain Fly and Mini F. very often and I'm also very excited! You make very nice videos which I have often forwarded to my friends. Thank you with many greetings from Berlin / Germany

[@robpelton]

Hello! I’m glad these tips helped Thanks for the support and for watching!

[@johnchry1]

Nice job. Good humor and measurements. I have 2 Superflys to setup. Like your suggestions and the fact that you’re a RR guy. Love that hammock! I’m gonna start off trying cordage to my hiking poles but may migrate like you did. Alternatives are good! Keep those videos coming!

[@robpelton]

The WBRR is where it’s at! Thanks for watching!

[@baylytaff7106]

John Chrysler, How do you like your Superfly? Did you get a 13’ one? I have an 11’ Thunderfly and don’t think it will work with my ordered RR. Did you look at the 12’ hammock gear Journey?

[@johnchry1]

Bayly Taff still need to set it up, to be honest. I waterproofed the seams then haven’t popped it above my RR. It is supposed to work really well from the videos I’ve watched. I can let you know in a few weeks. Cheers!

[@davesimons7896]

The knot idea is brilliant!

[@robpelton]

It’s the simple things. Haha.

[@lindamalcovsky]

OH BOY I DID IT..just ordered my ridge runner and mountainfly 😁😁😁😁😁 I'm shaking I'm so excited!!!

[@robpelton]

Oh man! Congrats! So excited for you. Let me know how it works out!!

[@lindamalcovsky]

@@robpelton Hey Rob..got my RR today..love it!! So question..can you reccomend some good quilts..I'd be looking for 4 season..10 to 20 degree. I have a zlite sol pad but that's only a 2.6 R value..and I have a 15 degree bag..but I'd rather have a quilt..thanks for your help😁😁😁

[@robpelton]

Wonderful! I do prefer an UQ over a pad. The Warbonnet Lynx is a great option. I do know Loco Libre makes some really good ones for the Ridgerunner as well. I have a comparison vid coming on that exact topic.

[@funsekr9430]

Thank you Rob! Excellent description and very informative. I love Warbonnet products.

[@robpelton]

Thanks for the support and for watching! Cheers.

[@NJHeart2Heart]

haha!! I loved that you kept the outtakes.. cracked me up!! Nice little tip on the tieouts.. Cool.. just bought myself beetle buckle suspensions :) Can't wait to try them out!

[@robpelton]

I’m mixed on the beetle buckles, but they work just fine. Thanks for watching!

[@NJHeart2Heart]

FYI, Simply Light Designs makes the one piece tarp sleeves, which I love, and I'm about to receive a customized one especially for my RR and UGQ tarp by Walhalla hammocks.

[@robpelton]

They have a 13’ sleeve in stock? I’ve thought about the slug tubes as well. Let me know how it works out!

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Bad ass set up Rob! I may have to give hammocking another shot. Cheers🍻

[@robpelton]

Heck yeah! Get back in that mock!!

[@rgmALC]

I have the Thunderfly and I am VERY impressed with it. They actually messed up my order and gave me a Silpoly tarp with panel pulls when I didn’t order the panel pulls. Let them know about it and they were cool with their mess up. I’ll be getting an El Dorado as my next hammock

[@robpelton]

WB is a stand up company I have found. I like the panel pulls! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelshireman9075]

Another excellent video sir

[@robpelton]

Well thank you for taking a few minutes of your day to watch my ugly mug. Haha. Much appreciated!

[@Sisu_80]

Hey Rob. Great vid. Love this channel. Love this set up. I have a Dutchware Banyan. Do you think the mountain fly would work just as well for me. Not much difference in the dimensions between the wbrr and the banyan. Not as many options here in the UK. Sam

[@robpelton]

I would think so!

[@paddlepower888]

Haha! you have charisma! Careful how you use it! :) Nice review! Love the pullouts over the spreader bars. I'm not in the market, but love WB products. 1000 miles on the PCT with a Blackbird and Superfly. Latter was great in a driving rainstorm. big enough to answer nature's call in a corner (haha) before breaking camp.

[@robpelton]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Glennoutdoors]

New sub ,I love my Ridge Runner . You should try the spindrift sock it’s an amazing add to the Ridge Runner . Great video

[@robpelton]

I have received numerous questions about the Spindrift. Perhaps it’s time to give it a look! Thanks for watching!

[@MidwestBackpacker]

Good video. Boopers and the sylnylon vs silpoy oops.... Were ya drunk? JK LOL. You forget to mention a bit of peer pressure and a stop at a rest area before ordering. :-) I love mine as well. Especially like it better with the pole mods now. That system is more effective at pulling out vs guy lines and hiking poles in the ground pulling out. Good to see how you attached the pole mods into the loops. I am still perfecting that.

[@robpelton]

Peer pressure indeed! Good thing I don’t encourage the purchase of new items to friends. 😂. Should be a bit easier for you to get the poles attached as you’re a wee bit taller. Thanks for watching and forcing me to buy it!

[@BoltonMaverickoutdoors]

That tarp is the bomb

[@robpelton]

I agree! It takes a bit to set up, but it sweet AF. Thanks for watching!

[@elucas1499]

Great video! What are thoughts on using a 13ft minifly on a WBRR?

[@robpelton]

The mini fly would most likely work. I would just be concerned with the doors not providing enough coverage for the bridge hammock ends. Whereas a gathered end slopes up on the ends, the Ridgerunner ends are lower. If you end up going with the Minifly, let me know how it works! Thanks for watching!

[@JoshGelser]

Shug did a video on the Minifly and Thunderfly with a WBRR under them. While it fits under them, I agree with Rob’s question enough coverage. Might be, just depends on what kind of weather you want to take it out in! After seeing this and that video, I think I might try for the Thunderfly.

[@korling99]

I really want this setup with the ruta locura spreader bars and your same setup. What’s the weight of your overall hammock and tarp setup including the dutchware hardware? I’m glad I came across your channel. I really like the tarp mods too.

[@robpelton]

4lb. 8.4oz. That’s includes hammock carbon fiber spreader bars, straps, tarp, pole mods, stakes and 20° UQ. Not the lightest, but I love it and sleep like the dead.

[@desktopmonkeyII]

Is that an Ozark Highlands Trail hat? If so, very cool. I live in AR and spend most my trail time here.

[@robpelton]

Yes it is!! Great trail. Spent some time there this past spring. Thanks for watching!

[@tayloraverett3138]

Hey, do you use soft shackles on your Dutchware Continuous Ridgeline? Love your channel, you've been a big help in getting me prepped for Hammocking!

[@robpelton]

Thanks for the kind words. I use EvoLoops from Myers tech. Find him on FB.

[@motokayak]

What do the cool kids do with the doors when they're not needed? With the tarps we use with our BB XLCs it's easy to tie them to one another with a length of really thin (read as: no weight to carry) piece of shock cord. The angle on these doors would seem to prohibit that. Just curious if you or anyone else has any ideas. My first thought is to try the same thing, but connecting the diagonal doors (foot end left to head end right, for example) over the top of the tarp. I expect one could also add some tie-downs, but that would require a bit of sewing and waterproofing after the fact.

[@robpelton]

I cover exactly that in my next vid!

[@davesdiversions8078]

Hey Rob, I've watched this video for about the tenth time now, debated the merits of buying yet another tarp, and finally made a decision. My custom 13' Mountainfly is on it way. Thanks for the great video review. Warbonnet Outdoors owes you a favor or two since I'm sure I'm not the only person who was persuaded into purchase their products based on your video reviews (Your previous videos on the WBRR nudged me into Bridge Hammocks in the first place). Do you mind if I post a link to this video to the Bridge Hammock Owners Group on Facebook? Thanks

[@robpelton]

I really think you’ll like it. The functionality is so so good. Go ahead and post! It’s in that group somewhere. Also, I’m a founding member of that group. Haha. Thanks for watching and feel free to sing my praises to Warbonnet! Lol.

[@davesdiversions8078]

@@robpelton Thanks, and Me too ;)

[@CowboyChurchofCollinCounty]

How did you get the 10D silnylon. I don't see that as an option on their builder websight.

[@riceburner510]

great review; thanks for doing it. Measurements were super helpful, since warbonnet doesn't put them up on the website. Only spec left I'd like to know is how much does the custom 13' weigh by itself without the poles?

[@robpelton]

1 lb 5.5oz!

[@lindamalcovsky]

Just curious why you chose the mountainfly over the superfly? Getting ready to put in my order with warbonnet but not sure which tarp to get. Thanks..loving your content..and humor..keep it coming😁

[@robpelton]

I chose the Mountainfly because it offered just a bit more coverage. Simple as that. Haha. Let me know which one you go with! Appreciate the support.

[@tylerjones5972]

Thanks for the great content Rob! Sub'd!

[@robpelton]

Thanks for the support Tyler!

[@mhutchison36]

Do you also use the Dutchware strap for the rainfly or does Warbonnet provide a hanging system for it?

[@robpelton]

I do use Dutchware for the tieouts. I recently switched from Dutch to a MyersTech ridgeline though. Complete tarp setup vid coming!

[@baylytaff7106]

Rob, Did you consider the center pole mode or center tie outs? Knowing what you know now would you add them?

[@robpelton]

I didn’t and wouldn’t. I like how the pullouts matchup with the spreader bars. That gives me plenty of room/clearance. Thanks for watching!

[@baylytaff7106]

Thank you!

[@baylytaff7106]

Rob, Do you think a 12’ tarp like the hammock gear journey would work on a ridge runner. Did you consider a 13’ superfly?

[@robpelton]

I’ve used a very similar tarp. 12’ Chill Gorilla. It didn’t offer the coverage I was looking for. I now love the 13’ Mountainfly and is long enough to cover everything and I really like the 1/2 doors.

[@baylytaff7106]

Thanks again.

[@ujangpeter]

Hey Rob, Greetings from Australia. I am new to hammock camping and just organising a RR to be shipped to out here. On the custom page there is a ton of options which are confusing for a newbie. Did you leave centre mods, stakes, tarp guyline, tarpticks standard or is there something there that you recommend too? Cheers.

[@robpelton]

Hi Peter! Welcome to the hammock zone! I ordered my tarp by itself. I used the accessories from different vendors. Dutchware is where most of my stuff came from. However, Warbonnet has some good options to get your tarp good to go. I do recommend a continuous ridge line though. That’s what works for me.

[@korling99]

I enjoy the content on your channel. You’ve helped me to decide on getting a ridgerunner myself. I plan to get the Ruta Locura spreader bars also. I plan on ordering the ridgerunner with the double layer dream tex, bugnet and becket suspension with fishhooks. That tarp setup is awesome too, but I’ll be using a tarp I already own for now. According to the website, there is a new corner configuration. Can you offer any additional advice or new info before I place an order? Thanks!

[@robpelton]

Wonderful! I’m glad to hear the WBRR is on your list. I too saw the new mod and fabric. I have no insights yet, but I do plan on ordering a new one this winter. Thanks for watching!

[@matte-d349]

I am about to pull the trigger on a ridgerunner and a similar tarp, thanks for the videos! Too bad they discontinued the pole mods for the pull outs... How is the 20D silpoly holding up 4 years later? Is it still your go to tarp or have you moved on? Apologies if you covered this in a "future" video.

[@robpelton]

The fly is going strong! An internal pole mod would be better for shedding rain & snow. I may send it in for that. We’ll see. Thanks for watching!

[@matte-d349]

@@robpelton Cheers, thanks! My RR and tarp showed up last week and I'm testing it this weekend. Looks like Dutch and others have poles available so I will pick some up. Looking forward to your video on the internal pole mod if you end up doing it. Cheers

[@rexsaye6044]

I've decided I'm getting a warbonnet ridgerunner. I just got to decide which tarp to get. So my question is why did you go with the mountain fly over the superfly?

[@robpelton]

I just really liked the partial doors. Makes it easier to get in and out and it’s saves a little weight. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a 13’ for the Ridgerunner. Thanks for watching!

[@rexsaye6044]

@@robpelton thanks for making the video and replying to my message it heped me a lot

[@BorealWilderness]

What's the distance between the pullouts?

[@robpelton]

Good question. I’ll measure and let ya know.

[@Toots807]

Future editing Rob needs a smoke in a moustache.

[@robpelton]

Future editing Rob shows up from tome to time. Has a mustache sometimes too! Not much smoke though. 🤔

[@dewayneearley9103]

Rpelton1 how close to your fire can you set up?

[@robpelton]

I try to stay away from the fire. Typically 10+ yards. Also, I try to stay upwind from the fire as well. Thanks for watching!

[@dewayneearley9103]

@@robpelton I'm just starting this adventure so watching you for tips.

[@robpelton]

I love new adventures! Take my vids with a grain of salt. These are just things that I have found work for me. Your mileage may vary. Thanks for the support!

[@DonHavjuan]

DD Hammocks unltralight XL is much cheaper and hardly heavier.

[@robpelton]

Does it have the coverage? Thanks for watching!