Think I need to get my eyes checked, because I read this as "backpacking mullet," which lead to a whole different vision.

As far as mallets go, there can never be a "backpacking mallet." Car camping, sure, the flat face of a hatchet will probably suffice. But note, not too many stakes will withstand serious hammering into rock or hardpan. At some point one needs to switch to steel constuction spikes and bring out the short-handled sledge.

cheers,