6" Sonic Stake
11These Sonic Stakes have a "Y-Beam" shape which gives them great holding power in a small package. The three-sided design also gives them good bend resistance for an ultralight stake. The price of aluminum beats titanium or carbon.
These are bright blue, which makes them hard to lose. They have a cord on the end to make it easy to pull them out of the ground.
Never hammer ultralight stakes. While the bend resistance feels very solid, these are able to bend if you put your full weight on them. They can also be bent back reasonably well.
Weight: .3 ounces (8.5 grams) including the cord
Length: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Diameter: 8 mm
Material: High grade aluminum
Holding Power: Better
Bend Resistance: Good
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.
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 StatesLight and grabby... what else is needed,,,
AustraliaHolds super well in clay soils and loam soils, not quite the length to hold in softer beach sands but that is expected, Has best hold out of any stake in the lightweight category. Could do with a more pronounced hook for retaining the tent tie down cord.
United StatesFor years I have been using MSR Needle stakes as my go-to lightweight stake with good holding power and good resistance to bending. They weighed .35 oz. each. Then MSR discontinued them. I have found my replacement in the Z-Pack 6" Sonic Stake. It is just a little lighter at .32 oz. each and has good holding power with its rigid Y section. Add the bright blue adonizing and the pull loop and you have a winner. Sure Ti shepherd stakes are lighter, but if you really need to stake something down, they just don't cut it.
United StatesThese are pretty stout, I’m excited to get some more use out of these stakes, they are cheaper then anything else I could find for the same size and style elsewhere as a bonus.
United StatesI have been buying from Z Packs for some years now as I worked to become a happy ultra light backpacker. I love and appreciate my backpack, rain gear, tarp and other accessory products. I can say I have never been let down or disappointed and my return business proves that. I like the ease of their website, prompt delivery service and quality of their products. Going light is costly compared to the heavier products out there but it is money well spent as it makes me want to go more and to travel farther and faster with less pain. You won't be sorry as the products are well made and designed. Thanks to Z Packs for bringing backpacking into the future!
