Sand or snow pegs / stakes

[hemdale]

Hi guys,

Does anyone own these little things ?

I'm assuming there are more or less the same as these...but waaay cheaper !
I'll go camping this summer in some sandy areas and I really need something I can rely on.

Any input from you guys is more than welcome !

Thanks

Bruce

 

[bilmo-p5]

Alpkit; £15 for 4

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I took some to Estonia for using as dead men. I quickly changed to wooden sticks. They hold ok but i just didnt trust them. Wood has a larger surface area if you get gnarly sticks. Or you could use plastic bags full of sand for a lightweight solution or rocks tied off and buried

 

[Twodogs]

I used these in snow Moded with a hole drilled in the centre for the line. Not the lightest though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-Forces...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2c6df64bf2

 

[kiltedpict]

I have the MSR stakes you show and they are pretty good for soft-ish soil but I would go with the Alpkit ones for really sandy soil- or more likely just use carrier bags filled with sand as already suggested

 

[hemdale]

Thanks guys for your help !
Funny to see that the wooden stick might be the best option !

Has anyone tried these: http://www.toughstake.com ?

 

[rg598]

I have the MSR ones and I live them. They have performed great in snow for me. I have not used them in sand.

 

[yeha]

Cotswolds. £12 for 10. 20% less if you take a scout leader.

 

[Teepee]

I've been using one of those MSR's as a lightweight poo trowel for a couple of years. The anodising is still to wear off-they are very well made but the red has faded to Fenna pink

Like others, I use sticks but I always tarp it. if I was tenting, I'd go with that type for ease of use..

Sand can be a nightmare-much worse than snow. I once tied my tarp to 10 huge rocks and buried them-must have weighed 30kg each. Every one moved in the night in a storm.

 

[Bumbler]

I took some to Estonia for using as dead men. I quickly changed to wooden sticks. They hold ok but i just didnt trust them. Wood has a larger surface area if you get gnarly sticks. Or you could use plastic bags full of sand for a lightweight solution or rocks tied off and buried

+1 here

In winter I use 1 metrr lengths of wood and bury it in the snow. It will hold plenty. Else the ski poles, the skis themselves, and nearby trees and bushes. Never have a problem finding something to tie off to.
Above the treeline, the skis and skipoles, snow spade, etc make good anchoring points.