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

[Paul Bodnar]

I just purchased the MSR ultra light Needle stakes (anodized 7001-T6 Aluminum) with rounded, reinforced heads for extra strength.  Weight 0.35 ounces each....  I just couldn't resist the purchase...  If anyone has used these before I would be interested in comments...

 

I will be testing these stakes out on my pre-PCT hike (very soon) and will let you know how they perform.

 

Paul


> 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.
> 
> Tortoise
> 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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