Bury them as deadmen for winter camping

By Andrew McLean Ranked #327 - Tents May 17, 2009

These type of tent stakes often come with a new tent, and for years I would just throw them out and use chopped off ski poles for tent anchors when camping in snow. But, now I use this type of tent stake, although instead of driving it like a nail (which you could do in soil), I girth hitch it with a length of accessory cord and bury it like a mini deadman for an anchor. These hold and incredible amout of force and after they have set up for a day or so, become one with the snowpack. For details on how to set this system up, go here:

http://straightchuter.com/2008/06/high-stakes-tent-anchors/

I like this style of anchor as it is small, lightweight and multipurpose, plus, when you are digging them out, the can take a direct hit with a shovel, no problem.

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