Tent Stakes & How to Use Them 

Thank you! Soon I will be releasing a series on using a poncho as a shelter. I've been filming for the last few months so I hope it's just as good, if not better.

Do u make the small yellow loops urself

Yes! It’s very refreshing!

Yeah I totally agree! Something for all levels :-)

Thanks Hana, that is a very encouraging compliment coming from such a great educator as yourself. And congratulations, I see your channel has been growing quite a bit. Keep up the good work.

Jennifer S I’m glad you liked it, thanks for watching.

GlockFan19 you’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you for the compliment and welcome aboard.

Mouktik Saha thank you.

kidbach thanks for the sub and I appreciate the compliment.

snowy matrix thank you.

Thanks for the compliment!

Thanks Lou, and you're welcome. I have the same perspective, the more I learn, the less I know.

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching.

Carlos Sepulveda thank you.

Earth Angel thank you!

im new to this shit hehe

You are welcome!

Thank you Michael, great name by the way! I spent some time in the outdoor industry. Oh, and your post made my day thanks!

The Loobis thank you.

You're welcome!

ask Archimedes - probably more leverage due to longer angle over the pivot point.

I Balint thank you very much.

Hi unbdld42. I understand your concern. The potential for something bad to happen while being in nature is very real, and when it happens to you, it is extremely sobering. However, I also believe these near disaster situations can be a great learning tool, especially when it comes to situational awareness. On the plus side of things, you and the dogs are safe, and now you have a story to relay to another person who can learn from your experience. To answer your question, yes, I think a longer stake would be beneficial, no matter what shelter you use. If you are going to be in a variety of soil terrains, you may even want to consider bringing at least two different varieties. I like the MSR 7.5" Groundhogs as my primary stakes, but if there is going to be deep snow or sand, I use snow stakes. I would say that 12" stakes would help to prevent this situation from repeating, but even a house can be blown over in a strong wind. I was cringing while reading your story, and I'm glad you, the dogs, and the surrounding forest are okay. I hope this helps. -Mike

And do wear a small foldable knife at you at all times. More so in bad weather. Cheers.

I believe it’s a Blind Horse knife, but I’m not sure the company still exists. I hope I’m wrong.

No because it is incorrect and he's talking rubbish. An angled peg insertion will far out perform a straight insertion. It's been proven many times over.

@@GarethZoeWildcamps totally agree. Also in storm a Nylon tent can stretch and lose tension and lines get slack and can wander on the peg. Always 45 degrees, always.

@@-ZELTHELD- wise words indeed 👍

Tying a loop at the end was the first one he mentioned but the rest were still useful and informative