I agree with this assessment. Unless the OP is routinely trying to stake out his tarp in really loose soil or sandy conditions, then I feel his solution is searching for a problem. If one is using shepherd hook style stakes that lack the holding power for the soil conditions they encounter, then they need to use different means to stake out their tarps. I use the Coughlan brand of the MSR ground hog stakes and they do their job quite well. These were an upgrade to the regular ABS plastic tent pegs that I used before and those were perfectly find for the soil conditions that I regularly encountered on my hammock camping trips.
Now if you camp in areas that routinely get enough wind that cause your tarp stakes to come out of the ground, then site selection becomes more of an issue that needs to be addressed than using a stronger stake. Remember, having tent pegs pull out is a better option that having your tarp rip in such conditions.
As always, HYOH and my comments are worth exactly what your paid for them.
Cheers
Brian
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