Lag screw tent stakes

[Rolind]

So this may have been covered bf, but my shotgun rider pointed me to a video that used 8” stainless lag screws and 1 1/2” fender washers to use as tent stakes for our clam screen house. Boy what an easy way to secure your shelter. Beats the rock hammer by a mile. 

[topgun2]

You mean like - 

THIS VIDEO

Bill

[Rolind]

More like this. But still the same idea. 

[Geronimo John]

For most tents, stakes they would work fine.  But for our awnings and higher wind areas, I would consider increased diameter and length.  Love the 20V impact to drive them idea.   

For our OTT awning, we carry two milk crates.  One in the basement and the other in the basket.  For high wind areas, we primarily rely on them with "locally sourced" rocks as anchors.  One lesson learned is to emply quick disconnect so that in emergencies one disconnect and retract quickly.  I have some ole D-rings that are over 100 pound rated and use them with mil-spec 550 cord as the connection means.  Additional weight for two is less than a pound or two.  

GJ