MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit, 6-Pack, Regular - 7.5-Inch , Red
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There was no carry sack included with mine. I simply put them in my pack after 'bunji banding' them together with a hair band. For some customers, this might be a turnoff.
They can be delicate; when we couldn't find our mallet, we bent a few of them with the rock method. To hammer them in, I'd use a mallet or your shoe. Better yet, get the 12 in ABS plastic ones; we bought those after we got these and they're monsters. They can be difficult to pull out of the ground, so invest in a stake puller (which can be found for a few dollars online or in a local store). This is a good thing because it means your tent won't pull up and fly away in the wind! These have been relegated to our backup pile, where they will only be used in the event of an emergency.
The anchor loops are held in place by the indentations beneath the head, which act as hooks. They hold fine as long as you keep tension on the loops and drive them into the ground at an angle slightly away from the tent; I've used them for the last couple years mostly in the soft dirt of redwood forest floors and haven't had any problems with the anchor loops slipping out.
They were clearly marked MSR on the packaging, so I'm confident they're genuine! In terms of quality, they're fantastic; I've used them several times and have yet to have a problem! Pull them out and pound them in! There will be no bending or failure of the pull tabs! Take a chance!
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These weren't MSR groundhogs in the traditional sense. I was sent to copy, which I dislike. If you want top quality, you should pay top dollar. These are noticeably shorter and lack the propeller shape of groundhogs, as well as being unmarked groundhogs. It appears to be a bait-and-switch situation. It was a complete waste of time on my part.
I've seen a couple of bad reviews that say. The stakes are extremely high. I've noticed a few negative reviews with phrases like "they bent. " Were you using a sledgehammer to pound them into the granite? For their size, these are quite sturdy. I admit that there was a time when I believed that the proper way to stake a shelter was to put a peg in each corner ring and pound it in with a hammer until it was sunk in, whether it hit a root, a rock, or a buried titanium submarine hull. When I first started backpacking, I was perplexed as to how people could use skinny, ultralight hooks and the like when I was bending my massive steel coleman nail. stakes everywhere, I did some research, and everything suddenly made sense. Unless you want to replace a stake or three every trip (or get extremely lucky with a lot of soft dirt), pounding is not the way to go. Even railroad spikes can bend with enough force, and no stake can withstand unrestricted pounding if it strikes something hard enough. These stakes will take a beating better than many stakes of comparable weight (and have excellent holding power), but you should know the limits of any gear before whaling on it with a rock. These stakes offer a great balance of weight, durability, and holding power; just remember to leave the hammer at home when you're camping with them.
Very good, but it could be a tad better. Advantages: br>br>
1. It's made of an aluminum alloy that's extremely light.
2. When you're pounding them and they hit an underground rock, they're strong enough to stay straight.
3. The stake's shape ensures that it remains stable in a variety of terrains.
4. The paracord loops are extremely durable and dependable. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product.
1. When the stakes hit underground rocks, the tips of the stakes become a little blunted.
2. The top of the stake has straight notches rather than hooked ones - As a result, guylines aren't quite as safe. Overall: br>br> MSR's high reputation is reflected in these stakes. Backpackers will appreciate how light it is, as well as how effective it is in all types of terrain. MSR, on the other hand, should have notches at the top that are hooked rather than straight.
Maybe a little too much. They are also fairly easy to break. These stakes are extremely durable and stay put in the ground. Maybe a little too much. When it comes to packing up my tent, I've had a lot of trouble getting these out of the ground. To get them out, I've had to dig and dig and pull with a variety of tools. I've also managed to break about five of them, which isn't ideal. Furthermore, the string that was used to pull them out of the ground is easily broken. These stakes are a good buy if you need stakes that will stay in the ground. I've decided not to use them in particularly rocky terrain because removing them is extremely difficult. I'm only going to use them in soft forest ground now. It would be too costly to have them break and leave them in the ground because they are unable to be removed.
These tent stakes are one of my favorites. They're an excellent upgrade from your tent's standard stakes. I have v- groundhogs and the mini version, as well as shaped, square pegs, titanium hooks, and both of these groundhogs. These will only be used to secure the corner of my tents. Even in strong winds, they grab and hold firmly. I've also used them as deadman anchors and had good results with them. The weight savings of the minis, in my opinion, are not worth it. If weight is your main concern, these aren't the hooks for you; instead, try some handmade Ti Shepard hooks from Etsy. These are a great option if keeping your shelter safe is your top priority. Bring lighter stakes for the doors/fly to save some weight, especially if the weather looks good. br>br>For the record, I've used these stakes on more than a dozen backcountry trips in a variety of conditions.
I bought four of these, one for each person, to keep in their camp bags. We all went camping over the weekend, and because of the bad weather, we had to take down our tents during the day and put them up again at night. Because we only had two tarps and wooden bed frames, we called it minimalist camping. These kept the 'roof' in place and allowed us to store them in the tarp's pouch. As far as extra weight in our gear goes, they're barely noticeable. These are the lightest item we have, short of the lid for our nesting cup, and have held up admirably against a 12-year-old throwing a tantrum and stomping these into the ground without care. A husband who is unaware of his own strength has unknowingly buried these stakes in the ground, and a truck driver with a little more oomph behind him has almost buried the stakes by himself. The ground is a mix of sand and clay (depending on which patch you set up on), and the stakes did not bend or break like cheap metal or plastic stakes did. When wind gusts reached 15 mph, they kept our tarps down and didn't let go at any point.
I think the MSR Groundhog is the best tent stake I've ever used. MSR produces excellent products in general, but this is without a doubt one of their best. br>br>Compact and light (within reason, unless you're an ultra-lightweight) Perhaps the lighting, but even if you are, the strength to weight ratio is mostly worth it anyway), strong, easily viewable capable of working in a low-cost environment A feature that is underappreciated is light. br>br>From what I can tell, improving this design is extremely difficult. Perhaps some new hues at some point in the future? br>br>Look no further than the MSR Groundhog if you've never used one before but are looking for a dependable tent stake that can withstand years of abuse and still come back for more. For various pieces of equipment, I have at least three sets of these.
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