Ti stakes

**tritan** · 06-30-2017, 20:45

Lost a couple of Shepard hook Ti stakes on a trip I just got back from. Wind picked up the tarp well I was away and never found the painted blue stakes when I got back they must have gone sailing. We search for a long time. I have a few MSR groundhogs I have been using along with the Ti to save weight anything better on the market for Titanium stakes replacements that works well. I have looked at Lawsons J stakes and shepards hooks I like the tighter circle on there model. Last set was from Gossamer Gear and then I painted the heads blue little good that did in losing them.

**devoncloud** · 06-30-2017, 22:07

I like dutch's options... I use the nails personally but the ascents are nice too if you want something bigger (super light).

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**Trail Troll** · 06-30-2017, 22:34

I got the toaks nail style, first trip out I bent two. I think it was my graceful feet, and the whiskey. (I was in the pasture) Beat right back out with no problem, no issues since. I do wanna try some Dutch heavy duty ones. (Apparently I'm rough on some of my gear)

**tritan** · 06-30-2017, 22:42

I will take a look at dutchs items

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**TxAggie** · 06-30-2017, 22:43

I've been content with shepherd hooks for basically my entire life, then I got a second-hand HH that included the MSR Y stakes. I didn't want to like them, but......man they just hold so much better.

I kept a couple of Shephards in my bag just in case, but I haven't used them in months.

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**skyymallcorn** · 07-01-2017, 03:04

Look at Z Packs carbon fiber. So far so good...

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**Trail Troll** · 07-01-2017, 05:46

Originally Posted by skyymallcorn

Look at Z Packs carbon fiber. So far so good...

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Do you have any concerns with rocky soil?

**Foxpoop** · 07-01-2017, 06:18

I use the 6.5" Ti from Lawson. Never bent one and I live and camp in rocky terrain. I have also used the Ti nail stakes and like them, too.
As far as losing them, I always drive mine almost flush with the ground and put a decent size rock over each one to add holding power.