Metolius wanted to make the most
comfortable ledge possible and still keep
the set-up time to a couple of minutes. Alas,
the Bomb Shelter Single & Double ledges. The
innovative center spreader bar keeps the
bed/frame from sagging, and thereby elimi-
nates the old sway back and shoulder crush.
It also greatly reinforces the long poles of
the ledge, increasing the integrity of the
structure. They also added a layer of fabric to the bed's center section to reinforce
this high-stress zone. It's easy to set up and
take down the Bomb Shelter due to cus-
tom-milled corner blocks & tubing.
Anodizing these parts gives a hard, smooth
surface which resists galling much better
than bare metal. Metolius chose "fat" 1.125"
tubing for increased frame strength. Bed
tensioners on each end hold the frame
securely in the corner blocks which are
milled out for ultra-easy set up. A thick urethane scuff guard protects the "wall side" of
the ledge and is made out of the same
material as the haul bags. The ledge risers are gathered to a "master
point" which is a heavy-duty sewn loop. The
risers are color coded for each side and the
heights are easily adjustable with handy
cam-lock buckles.
The Bomb Shelter rainfly is made by Mountain Hardwear. Custom milled beefy aluminum fly attachment point, waterproof nylon fly, large window, and a storm pole highlight this beauty. All seams are hot-taped. |
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