It's disappointing to see the reviews from those who abused the stakes and then blame it on the stake. These are ultra-light stakes and have to be treated appropriately. If you do, there's no better stake out there. It's the lightest stake with this big of a diameter out there. That means for it's weight, it has the best holding power. And it's titanium over carbon tube design means it is VERY strong for it's weight. (and that's the key phrase: 'for its weight') I've pounded on it surprisingly hard with a rock without it bending. I'm very impressed.
If that's not what you want, fine, go buy a different stake and wail away with your hammer. But don't blame the stake. It's not designed for what you want to do.
Finally some advice for those who want to treat them right: It VERY difficult to push in a stake with your foot without putting a LOT of bending pressure on it. We also don't have a good sense of how much force we're putting on it. So of course that's going to bend them if you use your foot. Instead, use a rock/hammer and focus on hitting it squarely so there's very little bending force. Get down on your hands and knees and start light and build up from there. Recognize, the harder you hammer, the more likely you're going to hit it off-center and add some bending motion and eventually bend them. If you can't break through without hammering excessively hard, consider moving the stake to a different location. To that end, some people like to connect the stake directly to the tent grommet. That's a mistake because you can't change the stake location and are more committed to pounding through than finding a better spot a few inches away. Instead, add a short segment of line so that you have flexibility to where you can put the stake.
| Material | Aluminum, Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Brand | MSR |
| Product Dimensions | 6"L x 0.25"W |
| Style | Carbon Core 6-inch Tent Stakes |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Number of Pieces | 4 |
| Manufacturer | MSR |
| Recommended Uses For Product | camping, hiking, and backpacking |
| UPC | 442103803803 040818024997 040818066188 040818058053 400108247572 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00040818024997 |
| Special Feature | Lightest full-strength tent stake, Carbon-Core® construction with carbon fiber core and aluminum covering |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.72 x 3.46 x 0.63 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 0.25 x 0.1 inches |
| Brand Name | MSR |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer 3-Year Limited |
| Model Name | Carbon Core Stake Kit |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 06618 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Included Components | Tent Stakes (4) |
| Size | 6 Inch |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
