Another groundhog/mini groundhog user here, only been using them a couple months but I can't imagine either of them breaking/bending with proper/intended use.
Another groundhog/mini groundhog user here, only been using them a couple months but I can't imagine either of them breaking/bending with proper/intended use.
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Stake along with the fittings
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Stake inside the Ell
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Drive the stake through the granite countertop...
Before the point where I drive the stake into the ground, I tie a marlin spike hitch around the stake and pull the tarp taut, put the point of the stake in the ground then set the stake at depth and angle I choose.
I hope this helps.
edit: correct auto word correction...
I've also seen people use a small pvc end cap to protect their hands while pushing in stakes.
I just use my multi-tool (still folded) to press stakes in, since I have that with me anyway.
also in sandy soil I use snow stakes to do the heavy lifting on the four corners long spikes for the middles, and groundhogs for less crucial positions such as the doors. where possible I try to put it behind a root, to give it a little extra holding power.
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I like both those ideas for putting the stakes into the ground. Copper wins because I have a bunch of that and copper pipe. I do have to say that these stakes from Dutchware and the Xenon Hex tarp from Dutchware exceeded my expectations last night. It was very windy last night with winds and wind gusts in the 20 mph range and I'm sure the gusts had to be more than that since it was pushing me in the hammock around (220#s). This went on from 10pm until after I got up around 8am. I could hear things around my neighborhood being knock down and blown around. The stakes held firm in black dirt and I see no wear on the Xenon tarp. There were times that the tarp was being pushed over my head from the right hand side with me laying head left. I usually lay the opposite but finally got tired of the tarp rubbing in and slapping my face. I also now believe in an UQP and maybe a top cover. The wind just blew the warmth right out of my UQ and TQ. At 30°'s that is sure noticeable. But that's another thread.
Its good to know your gear will hold up and stay where you put it. Well until after I was up. I stashed the tarp in its sleeve and the turtle stands and hammock all were blown over a little later even with 90lbs of ballast attached to the stands.
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When it's so rocky that no stake will work... whoop a little Jiu Jitsu on Mama Nature and use some of her rocks and sticks.
This setup held all night just fine with a fairly frisky breeze...
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