Ridgerunner over spec weight - am I the only one?

[bwhntr]

So I have very much enjoyed the RR. But I'm a UL hiker/canoe tripper, and was none too pleased to see my supposedly 20.25 oz RR actually weighs 24oz. It's a 30D double-layer with net.

I know that smaller differences can come down to variation from different scales, but I do have scientific weights to check scale accuracy (for example, my 500g scientific weight is shown as 501g on my scale - I'd call that highly accurate).

And of course, there is variation in materials...but ~20% difference is a lot.

Anyone else seeing this?

Edit: their weights supposedly include the stuff sack, I weighed mine without. So the difference is even greater. This is netted...

[alifeoutdoors]

Do you have the updated or original corner configuration? That could make a difference, if the specs listed on the product page are for the new configuration.

[bwhntr]

Good question! But that's not it...

Mine has the old system, however they did not change the spec'd weight on their site when they made that change.

I discovered the discrepancy this weekend, as I was swapping out their dogbones with DIY ones to mimic their new system. By losing the metal connectors and shortening the dogbones a few inches, I reduced the weight of the hammock 35 grams. My quoted weight for my hammock is with the stock system.

Stuffsac is another .75 oz - so I am actually 4.5 oz over-spec.

[alifeoutdoors]

Hmmm that was my only theory. I just upgraded from a OG Blackbird to an XLC and also being a mostly UL hiker/paddler of course immediately weighed it. Came in almost dead nuts at only 7 grams over.

[Saltfly]

I’m seeing 26.25oz for the netless RR on their site.


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[Heavyhiker]

It almost looks like you got the 40D Dream-Tex fabric instead (1 lb. 8.6 oz)

[bwhntr]

You might be on to something - certainly could be right - any idea how I tell which one I received, 30D or 40D?

Edit- I went back and checked the paperwork from 9 months ago. I did order it in 30D, but I ordered it in Grey.
I never noticed until now, but the one I got is Brown (I had gone back-and-forth on those two colors so just did not connect the dots right away...would have if it had been, say, orange).
So the chance of a Warbonnet mistake on the fabric weight, too, seems high.

[TrailSlug]

I'm very curious why would you be looking at a RidgeRunner if you were truly UL? These two simply do not go together.

[ChacMool]

You might want to email Brandon at Warbonnet with this question; even posting in the Warbonnet forum here could be helpful...

[bwhntr]

Why? Like others, I believe good sleep is too important. I have the Ruta Locura bars to lighten it somewhat. They rest of the kit is UL and allows me to splurge a bit.

You'd be astonished to know that on Canoe trips I even bring a chair zero!