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I'm sure youve pitched in rocky places where no stake could go in and the tent corners were tied out to distant rocks. A piton might help... smile

I guess everybody has a collection of found/orphaned tent stakes. As far as the old ones go I like the 1/4" diameter aluminum shepards crook.

So anyway I often mix the stakes up a bit so depending on terrain I might have a couple that are really good.
Jim
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.