What is the best way to pull out a stuck stake?
We have all been there: the final morning of a perfect trip. You have packed your sleeping bag, rolled up your rainfly, and now you are faced with the most frustrating part of the entire camping experience—the “impossible” tent stake. Whether…
Will a claw hammer ruin my aluminum stakes?
If you’ve ever stood in a campsite in the Texas heat or the rocky soil of California, hammer in one hand and a tent stake in the other, you’ve likely hesitated. You know that steel hammer is meant for nails, and that aluminum stake is… well,…
Can I use a regular household claw hammer for tent stakes?
Every camper has been there: you arrive at the site, the sun is starting to dip below the horizon, and you realize the ground is hard, baked, or filled with hidden river rock. You reach for your tent stake, try to push it in with your boot, and nothing…
Are titanium stakes worth the money?
When assembling your camping kit, tent stakes are rarely the most glamorous purchase. You are much more likely to obsess over the denier of your rainfly or the fill power of your sleeping bag. However, when a midnight squall rolls through your campsite,…
How many extra stakes should a beginner pack?
For any beginner camper, the sound of a flapping tent wall in the middle of a windy night is a rite of passage—one you would likely prefer to avoid. Whether you are planning a trip to the rugged coastlines of Washington, the high-altitude terrain of the…
How to keep tent stakes from rusting
How to keep tent stakes from rusting: The Metallurgy and Corrosion Prevention Guide. Chemical Oxidation Vectors, Material Science Inhibitors, and Field Maintenance for Outdoor Anchors For most campers, tent maintenance stops at drying out the rainfly and…
What size tent stakes should you use?
What Size Tent Stakes Should You Use? The Engineering and Soil Physics Guide to Secure Pitching. Holding Power Calculations, Soil Mechanical Profiles, and Mechanical Stress Vectors for Modern Shelters When planning an outdoor expedition, backpackers and…