[pct-l] tent stakes (tarp stakes, too) and more

[Tortoise]

Regarding tent stakes, this afternoon I took out my Stephenson Warmlite 
2RS which didn't come with stakes and tried it in the gusty wind and 
rain. After inserting the poles and pulling it erect, I got in and 
stayed dry. Except for a little rain that go in on me and before I 
closed the front door. Had lots of ventilation too. When the wind gusted 
from one side or the other the sides only blew in a little.  Then I also 
staked the tent on the sides at the front hoop.  And I was cocooned in 
nylon. It was easier for me to set up too. I've had a little more 
practice with it than my Tarptent Contrail.

Years ago I purchased some Snopeak titanium long (8¼") to use with it 
for the front and rear tie outs.  Even though the ground here was 
relatively soft due to all the rain, I had to use my foot or another 
stake in my hand to push them in.  And all three of the titanium stakes 
bent in the middle.  I don't think I'm really that strong though. These 
stakes have a vee cross-section so I thought they would be stronger. I 
think the stakes that came with my Contrail are stronger.

In a day or two I'll visit my local WalMart to see if they have the 
Coleman stakes.

Live and test and learn.


Tortoise

Because truth matters"



Jim Ostdick wrote:
> Here's a thrilling gram-weenie writing prompt for PCT-L discourse: stakes.
> Stakes for your tent, stakes for your tarp. What kind(s) do you use and why?
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