MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, Mini - 6-Inch , Red
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They are between the ages of 6 and 12. 7 inches in length I don't have them with me right now. They're fantastic, and I intend to buy several more for my other tents. They're nice and light, but they're also quite strong. Each one is about half an inch wide. I hope the site's inadequate description does not deter you from checking them out.
Yes, in the vast majority of cases, especially in tents for four or fewer people. br>This is based on 5 years of camping with my son in Boy Scouts, including a 14-day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. The Rangers chose these stakes as their preferred stake.
Six stakes are included in the MSR Mini Ground Hog Stake Kit. br>Made of 7000 series aluminum with a Y-frame design. The ultra-durable, ultra-lightweight design has been shaped for added strength. The Ground Hog Stake is light and has a tapered point that makes staking simple. Each 6" stake has a small section of cord attached to it, allowing for more staking options and making it simple to pull out the stake when it's time to break down your tent and get back on the trail.
Mine arrived quickly, but that was the previous year.
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These aren't MSR groundhogs, by the way. Take a look at the branding, as well as the inexpensive cordage. Disgusted, these are stakes for a "shine trip" (whatever that means).
These tent stakes are perfect for loose dirt, muddy ground, and regular soil. br>If you're working on very hard ground or rocky terrain, all you have to do is use your trowel to churn up the dirt and remove any rocks before putting your stake in. If you're on snow or sand, use the eyelets on the stakes to thread paracord through and anchor the stakes to a log/branch/decent-sized rock, which you then bury under the snow/sand. br>br>Follow those steps and your tent will be as secure as possible for a very low weight investment.
My favorite stake is the groundhog mini. I've experimented with a variety of stakes over the years of ultralight backpacking. From Coughlan's plastic shepherd's hooks to titanium shepherd's hooks, there's something for everyone. The MSRs have proven to be extremely durable. They are a few grams heavier than the lightest option, but in my opinion, they are well worth the extra weight.
I've used these in the Louisiana mud as well as the Colorado Rockies, and they've always performed admirably. They took a beating from being pounded through the rocky ground in the mountains and never gave me any problems; I'll buy more if I need them. For all standard stake needs, this is a must-have. For sand or snow, for example, you might need something more.
Over the years, I've experimented with a variety of stakes in order to find the lightest-weight option. Needlestakes would seem to be lighter, but they aren't - as well as being more prone to bending and breaking. Titanium is stronger and sheds mid better than these, but it doesn't bite as well. I keep coming back to these stakes because they're the best for traditional dirt (non-organic) gardening. There's a lot of snow (or sand) outside.
Last night, I took these camping in a wooded area. It was a fairly soft surface. These stakes were far too short to provide adequate ground support. I can see them being useful in a variety of situations, such as rocky terrain or hard pack soil. But they won t work very well for 90 of where I choose to pitch they won t work very well for 90 of where I choose to pitch they won not work% I might bring them just in case I end up in that situation, but only if I'm car camping and don't mind the added weight. br>br>If the seller simply stated that these are not general purpose tent stakes, I would give them a higher rating.
Take them with you! Sure, you could carve some stakes on the spot when setting up your tent or tarp if you're not in a hurry, but why bother when these take up so little room in your pack? Especially if you arrive at camp and it begins to rain or snow? These are definitely worth having on hand if you need to set up quickly.
I chose the mini to save weight, but the standard size would suffice, and I'm using them to replace a bent Nemo stake in my Galaxy tent just to keep the rainfly in place. If you plan on camping in windy areas or need to secure the body of your tent, the full size stakes are recommended; I'll probably replace my main stakes with full size ground hogs. There's a reason why so many people rely on them. If you're still undecided, go ahead and purchase them.
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