I picked up the life outdoors stakes based on your video & recommendation..I FINALLY got to use them this weekend. They were an AWESOME recommendation!!
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This video is super useful! l wish l had come across it earlier on in my 'hiking career.' 0:53 Same happened to me, 2 of 3 bended on first use. However, I still use them and they're doing just fine, even bended 🤷🏻♂️ Keep up these good videos! ATB 😊
While I love my Durston tent, the V stakes just aren’t it for anything rocky or hard. First trip I mangled two of them so I agree. Went back to my trusty groundhogs with shepherd hooks.
I really wanted to like the Durston stakes as much as I like everything else Durston. Just not worth the risk taking them out on the trail. I'm working on a comparison of the blue Y stakes I use and the Groundhogs to see if the Groundhogs are worth the expense. In any case, they're both better options than the Ti Durston stakes!
@@WanderingSwitchback your favorite stakes look very comparable to the groundhogs. I inherited mine which is the only reason I have them! I’ve heard knockoffs of similar design are just as good!
@Wandering Switchback I looked at MSR knock offs too but always found a few negative reviews and decided just to spend the extra money. I don't regret it but I'm glad those are working for you. Seems like a good deal if they hold up 👍
For sure! The Groundhogs are a great investment, though, and I can totally understand the hesitation to go with a cheaper option. I've beat the hell out of these, and so far, zero damage.
New subscriber here! You are the first reviewer I’ve seen to have the Groundhogs and the S2S Ground Control stakes in the same video. I have been trying to decide between the mini groundhogs and the S2S for part of my stake arsenal, wondering if there is any appreciable difference between the two other than price. What has been your experience, especially in hard or gravelly soils like we have down here in SoCal? Thanks!
Thank you so much! I recently purchased Groundhogs to compare with the blue ones in the video (the red ones I show here are the ones that came with my River Country Trekker tent, and they've been great). I'm working on a video now comparing the Groundhogs to the blue ones (LiteOutdoors). So far, I'm happier with how the blue ones perform, but I'm going to be trying them out in the desert this week, so we'll see! I've been using them in the Sierra for the past year or two, and they've done great with both the hard and gravely ground.
The price is certainly better, and I like that they have multiple notches for securing your guy line. I haven't used the MRS Groundhogs, to be fair, but these have gotten me through some gnarly conditions, between high winds and hard ground with absolutely zero damage, so I'm really happy with them. Also nice that you can get them with the tensioners and guy lines, which I have used on all of my tents.
I’m more of a filet girl myself. The ground here is always too hard to drive in a stick, at least that’s been my experience. I’ve definitely done little rock, big rock with sticks and rocks.
I'm in Pennsylvania. Even the ground is like a rock. Mostly hammock. Carry 4 mini ground hogs and 4 vargo nail style. Great video. 👍
Thank you! I want to get out that way for backpacking one of these days!
This video is just so perfectly presented
Thank you, Adam! I appreciate that!
I picked up the life outdoors stakes based on your video & recommendation..I FINALLY got to use them this weekend. They were an AWESOME recommendation!!
Yay! I'm glad they're working well for you!
Informative, well edited, and will probably save a lot of folks from the frustrations many of us experienced. 😃
Thank you! I sure hope it saves some frustration for someone!
Good video with good information on Tent stakes.
Thank you so much!
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Stakes shown:
LiteOutdoors Stake and Guy Line kit (my favorite for everyday use): amzn.to/3LawAdF
REI Snow Stakes: www.rei.com/product/845328/rei-co-op-snow-stake
Durston Gear X-Mid tents: durstongear.com/tents
Most popular stake- MSR Groundhog: amzn.to/3mkN3Fm
This video is super useful! l wish l had come across it earlier on in my 'hiking career.' 0:53 Same happened to me, 2 of 3 bended on first use. However, I still use them and they're doing just fine, even bended 🤷🏻♂️ Keep up these good videos! ATB 😊
Thank you so much! Yes, thankfully they still work bent, but they sure make me nervous when that's the case!
While I love my Durston tent, the V stakes just aren’t it for anything rocky or hard. First trip I mangled two of them so I agree. Went back to my trusty groundhogs with shepherd hooks.
I really wanted to like the Durston stakes as much as I like everything else Durston. Just not worth the risk taking them out on the trail. I'm working on a comparison of the blue Y stakes I use and the Groundhogs to see if the Groundhogs are worth the expense. In any case, they're both better options than the Ti Durston stakes!
@@WanderingSwitchback your favorite stakes look very comparable to the groundhogs. I inherited mine which is the only reason I have them! I’ve heard knockoffs of similar design are just as good!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
Once I ponied up and bought MSR Groundhogs I got spoiled and will never buy anything else. Worth their weight in gold 👌
I’ve been curious to try them. The blue ones in the video are very similar and I’ve had nothing but good experiences with them so far.
@Wandering Switchback I looked at MSR knock offs too but always found a few negative reviews and decided just to spend the extra money. I don't regret it but I'm glad those are working for you. Seems like a good deal if they hold up 👍
For sure! The Groundhogs are a great investment, though, and I can totally understand the hesitation to go with a cheaper option. I've beat the hell out of these, and so far, zero damage.
New subscriber here! You are the first reviewer I’ve seen to have the Groundhogs and the S2S Ground Control stakes in the same video. I have been trying to decide between the mini groundhogs and the S2S for part of my stake arsenal, wondering if there is any appreciable difference between the two other than price. What has been your experience, especially in hard or gravelly soils like we have down here in SoCal? Thanks!
Thank you so much! I recently purchased Groundhogs to compare with the blue ones in the video (the red ones I show here are the ones that came with my River Country Trekker tent, and they've been great). I'm working on a video now comparing the Groundhogs to the blue ones (LiteOutdoors). So far, I'm happier with how the blue ones perform, but I'm going to be trying them out in the desert this week, so we'll see! I've been using them in the Sierra for the past year or two, and they've done great with both the hard and gravely ground.
@@WanderingSwitchback Thank you so much! I’ll be looking forward to this.
How do you like the LiteOutdoor stakes compared to the MSR?
The price is certainly better, and I like that they have multiple notches for securing your guy line. I haven't used the MRS Groundhogs, to be fair, but these have gotten me through some gnarly conditions, between high winds and hard ground with absolutely zero damage, so I'm really happy with them. Also nice that you can get them with the tensioners and guy lines, which I have used on all of my tents.
Mmmm, now I'm hungry and want a steak 😅
Hey, there's nothing like a good steak in the middle of the wilderness! I bet you could even turn it on the fire with the right stake!
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Honestly I just pound a stick in the ground or tie a length or rope to a stick and bury it, I always lose or puncture if I carry metal ones
I’m more of a filet girl myself.
The ground here is always too hard to drive in a stick, at least that’s been my experience. I’ve definitely done little rock, big rock with sticks and rocks.