6.4" Carbon Fiber Stake
41Easy to place into all terrain. Great holding capability.
Increased surface area make these Carbon Fiber Stakes a great choice for soft terrain. Made with a Carbon Fiber shaft with a metal tip and metal end cap, these stakes have the best holding power to weight ratio of any of the stakes we carry. These stakes have an orange cord through the end to make them easy to see and easy to pull out of the ground.
The thick diameter allows them to grip the ground better than thin titanium. These are excellent in loose soil, and they have also proven to be very functional in typical dirt. On packed ground or on bedrock lay them sideways and anchor with rocks.
These are the only stakes that can reliably be carried through airport security. We have carried these stakes through US airport security a dozen times with no issues. Our experience with metal stakes is they are confiscated about half the time. Please report if you have any trouble with these.
Weight: .22 ounces (6.2 grams)
Length: 6 3/8 inches (16 cm)
Diameter: 7.5 mm
Material: Carbon fiber with metal tips
Holding Power: Better
Bend Resistance: Better
Ultralight stakes should never be hammered or they could get bent or damaged. Hold your foot in both hands for stability, and guide the stake into the ground with your body weight. If the ground is too solid to drive in stakes, anchor them with rocks instead.
The thick diameter can be harder to drive into compacted ground. Never hammer these. Hold your foot in both hands for stability and press the stakes into the ground at an angle. If you can't press them into the ground all the way, anchor them with rocks instead.
The carbon shafts are very strong and cannot be bent, but if they are stressed excessively they can snap. The metal tips are bonded in place but it is possible for them to come unglued. It is not a bad idea to have a tiny tube of super glue in your gear repair kit.
Non-Freestanding tents can be pitched just about anywhere with a little creativity. If the ground is too firm, wedge just the tip of your stakes in, and then anchor them with rocks. If you are camped above tree line on stone, wrap the guy lines around rocks to anchor them. On beach sand, you can use rocks, driftwood, etc. as anchors for the tent guylines. On wooden tent platforms you can wedge the stakes between the boards, or use extra line to tie off to the ends of the platform. There are many ways to make it work if you use your imagination.
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United StatesAirport Security Friendly
Went through airport security twice with these stakes and absolutely no problem. It can make a huge difference to be able to go hiking carry-on! - Especially during an air-traffic melt-down as experienced at the end of 2022. - I might not be home now, if I had to check the luggage. Used 1 week in mostly soft ground, were doing their job. Yes, probably not so great if you have to hammer them in. - They have their time and place. An added benefit of these round stakes is that they don't accumulate as much dirt as some of the one's with a more intricate designs.
Germany United States United StatesGood stakes if you understand these are not MSR Groundhogs
Good for known sites with not-too-rocky substrate. Don't pound these with a rock hammer, but lean on them with your foot like what's been said earlier and they hold great. I was gifted these and use them on several of my regular Washington routes. I still bring heavier duty stakes on routes where rocks are an issue or I'm unfamiliar with the tent sites.
United States1 month on PCT all 4 stakes broke
I cannot recommend it if you going to long distance hiking. After 1 month on PCT and daily use all 4 stakes broke. Yes, ultralight but not durable at all.
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Thank you for sharing your experience- we appreciate your feedback. Here are some tips for using our 6.4 Carbon Fiber Stakes: Ultralight stakes should never be hammered or they could get bent or damaged. Hold your foot in both hands for stability, and guide the stake into the ground with your body weight. If the ground is too solid to drive in stakes, anchor them with rocks instead. The thick diameter can be harder to drive into compacted ground. Never hammer these. Hold your foot in both hands for stability and press the stakes into the ground at an angle. If you can't press them into the ground all the way, anchor them with rocks instead. The carbon shafts are very strong and cannot be bent, but if they are stressed excessively they can snap. The metal tips are bonded in place but it is possible for them to come unglued. It is not a bad idea to have a tiny tube of super glue in your gear repair kit.