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A guy at the trailhead in Bend told me my tent stake setup was basically a kite
He pointed out I was using the basic stakes that came with my Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 on a super windy ridge... and they were pulling right out. He said 'those are fine for dirt, but you need the MSR Groundhog kind for this'. Swapped them out and the tent didn't even flap. What other little gear swaps have saved your trip?
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evanh2713d ago
Gotta wonder if we're overthinking stakes sometimes... I've used those basic ones on plenty of windy nights and been fine. Maybe the ground was just extra loose that day. People act like you need special anchors for every condition, but half the time it's just about pushing them in deeper at a better angle.
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val_sullivan413d ago
I've seen guys at Joshua Tree use just six basic stakes for a big rainfly in 40 mph gusts. They spent twenty minutes finding the perfect rock placements and hammering them in at sharp angles. Sometimes the best gear upgrade is just more patience with what you already have.
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