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    stakes???

    I need to know what kind of stakes i need for some soft dirt?? I like to be prepared and have stakes for different kind of soils or is there just one kind of stakes that are good for all kind of dirt!!! Thanks

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    I'm no stake expert, but MSR groundhogs seem like they're good for everything but snow and rock. They might even work then but there are better things for those.
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    If I know the ground conditions where I'm camping I'll take the lightest set of stakes possible. Otherwise I take a couple groundhogs, a few Ti, and some short stakes too - trying to cover all bases. Fortunately i can usually use sticks if needbe.
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    MSR Groundhogs are what I take.
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    I'm going to go with the ground hog stakes!! Thanks for all your help!
    Last edited by HDmike; 04-10-2013 at 12:27.

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    I use the Groundhog type but the Sierra Designs brand (same thing, blue color, less $$$). But they can still easily pull out in soft dirt. These are still the only kind I take, but if they're not cutting it, I just get a longer stick about 10" and drive that into the ground.

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    I found a set of 8 with no branding on them for $15 for 9", $13 for 7" on amazon prime.

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    Walmart sells a Groundhog knockoff 9" long in the Coghlan's brand that are 4 for $3.00 around here. Kinda soft aluminum, but the price is right. They have worked well for me in soft soils.

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    There are groundhog-type stakes for sale in the Hammock Forums Store.

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    Yeah, plus one on the Hammock Forums groundhog style stakes. They're the ones I use all the time. Colour is easy to spot. They hold well in a variety of soils. Not perfect, but allround performers for their weight.

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