Great tips. We have a lot of loose, sandy areas around here. It can sometimes be a pain to get a good grip with your tent stakes. Thanks for the video and tips.
Hi Dalton, that loose soil can definitely make it challenging to get good holding power from your stakes. That's where freestanding tents are nice. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for watching! :) - Chris
Turns out that's actually not true. Installing stakes vertically into the ground actually works best. I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but it's true.
Benjamin Hauber hmm I don’t know about that do you have a source that tested , here is an example that I found where the stake is at an angle does better, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-43PDWvUulZ8.html .
@@benhauber1979 Too be fair the youtube video vxnova linked actually brought up that straight into the ground is better when using large 1 inch diameter steel rods. The video you linked is using these for their example not tent stakes. Therefore vxnova's is more of a reliable source when it comes to tent stakes showing that the 45 degree angle is better when pitching your tent.
I am camping in very very soft soil in dale Texas. it was churned and is also clay. the orange screw stake was recommended. Could you evaluate this one too?
I'm talking to anyone looking to build a sturdy shelter for the night. ;) In all seriousness, I was trying to mix up the camera angles so that it was more interesting to watch. It sounds like you prefer the clips shot straight on? Thanks for the feedback, and I'd be interested in learning more about what your comment is specifically referring to - Chris
You hit the nail on the head. I was taught to always look at my audience is all, and I'm just not used to having someone talking to me and looking away.
@@SierraOfficial I think these angles can work well in documentaries because it's implied the person is talking to the interviewer, even if you never see their face. However, in an instructional video it is a little disconcerting. It may work if you appear to be looking at a diagram (even with the bullet points it works better) but otherwise I would avoid it. Hope this helps.
