Tent Stakes

[FireBuilder]

I detest those straight metal tent stakes. I have never yet used one that didn't bend like a coat hanger the second it hit a rock.

 

[RatherBRiding]

Have you ever tried a "Ground Hog" stake? They are three-sided and don't bend at all, but you will need a sturdy mallet to drive it in.

 

[CBatch]

Grrr... I'm with you on this one. They bend awful and do not go in the way you want so they don't hold the tent down properly! We even have had some them come up and have to be put back in the ground!

 

[Bassale28]

I do a lot of backpacking and invested in a nice set of Titanium stakes. They are super lightweight and are stronger than steel. I need eight for my REI T3 tent and have never had one bend even slightly when driving them into rock strewn ground. They are pricey but you can't beat the reliability.

Vargo Outdoor Titanium Stakes - 6 Pack at REI.com

 

[Refrigerator]

Nice stakes Bassale28s. I use those on many of my tents. I have however used Gutter spikes ...Aluminum and cheap on many of my excursions as well.

 

[outdoormarc]

I use the 6" Easton titanium stakes with my lunar solo, highly durable and at .3 oz per stake you can't go wrong.

 

[jake_6_6]

Yeah those standard issue metal stakes suck. I use a polymer stake sold by Catoma Outdoor. They are super light and crazy strong. They say you can drive them through a 2 by 4.

 

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

I use gutter nails with my tarp setup

 

[Joe S.]

I bought a set of plastic stakes years ago. They are light weight and they are designed such that they dig easily into the ground when you beat them in with the back of your ax.

 

[Grandpa]

backpacking tent; And I get along with the coat hanger stakes just fine. I never try to force them in but wiggle them around and through the rocks, thus, letting the rock act as a "deadman" to give the stake stability. Occasionally, in loose ground I will double stake my main guy line just to make sure.

campground tents; I use the 12'" nails

Hunting wall tent; No messing around here, 2 ft x 3/4 inch rod, installed with an 8 lb sledge.