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    Quote Originally Posted by ObdewlaX View Post
    Right on... I've used the Small size stakes on my last 2 outings & they perform great. Very minor weight penalty over Ti Shepherd Hook style stakes. Should definitely be on your list to consider.
    I use a mix of those V-Best DAC stakes, MSR Groundhogs and MSR mini groundhogs.. My opinion, thru years of buying and trying every stake imaginable.. These are the best (For Me).

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    Ok. Not the cheapest. Not the V stake drive and hold power. But tough, you can hammer them in with a rock. Lighter than all get out. Around 4 bucks a piece if you shop around. I stepped up from aluminum Walmart V stakes. Cheap and usually 1-2 out of the 4 need some straightening after each trip.

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    I ended up just ordering a pack of groundhogs to get started with plans of trying other things as I go. Thanks for all the great suggestions guys, some really good ideas.

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    Any thoughts on Nemo Airpins or Dutch’s fleastakes? Thinking about a pair for door tie outs

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    Quote Originally Posted by MongooseDownUnder View Post
    My favourite stake is a Easton nail stake.

    Lightweight and hold very well in most ground, they also pound into hard ground quite well.


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    I too am a fan of the easton nail stakes in a variety of sizes. Sure they may hold a bit less than the fluted ground hog and etc., but they go in nicely, pull nicely with a loop in the nail head, and don't pack a bunch of dirt or need cleaning after pulling. Bottom line is they have worked great under most conditions. If holding becomes an issue I may augment with a rock on top of the stake/guy line. Affordable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ObdewlaX View Post
    Right on... I've used the Small size stakes on my last 2 outings & they perform great. Very minor weight penalty over Ti Shepherd Hook style stakes. Should definitely be on your list to consider.
    Hah.. I had to check it out. The 'Small' DAC stakes actually weigh less than the HD titanium shepherds hooks.

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    yeah pretty much depends on what kind of soil and what are the conditions. if you're in rock country you probably want the shepherd's hooks to get between the rocks. really sandy soil, you'll want something more like the snow stakes, long, wide, and scooped. even with sand though if there's lots of roots, you can get pretty good purchase with a smaller stake. so that's my answer: get a set of each

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    Quote Originally Posted by cougarmeat View Post
    If you use hiking poles or something other over the ridge line you can attache the panel pulls to that (called, “external pole mod”). It is also okay to just not use the panel pulls. The SuperFly is pretty big as it is. You can also attach the doors to the same stakes as your tarp guy stakes. So you could get by with 4. I always carry more than necessary because I’ve found that some of them like to hide with it’s time to pack up.

    My recommendation (UL’ers - hide your eyes) is to buy one of those plastic mallets at REI. Often I’ve been laughed at when I bring it out. Then later, the nay sayers quietly come over (with their brused and bloodied hands) and asked to borrow it. It doesn’t weigh very much - not talking full on hammer - and speeds setup because you don’t have to look around for a rock if something needs pounding.
    i use my multi tool, not to pound but to press the stakes in. have to be careful what you do with it otherwise you might ruin either the stake or the tool. also if you already have a hatchet for splitting wood, then you can use the back of the hatchet instead of carrying the extra mallet.

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    For pressing in stakes, I use a plumbing pvc end cap. It's light and it protects my hand

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    +1 on Lawson's Apex stakes (out of stock at the moment) https://lawsonequipment.com/Apex-Tent-Stakes-p1118.html They'll hold in just about anything, I've used them in everything from rocky soil that frustrates groundhogs to deadman anchors in deep sand.

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