John E Davies Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I usually find stones or rocks to lay on top of my ground cloth near the front door, but on the last trip there were NO rocks of any kind, just the heavily compacted gravel site pad. I have a bunch of the plastic sand stakes and the littleĀ aluminum stakes that are from an oldĀ tent, which bendĀ over when they encounterĀ a rock.... What do you use to anchor a tarp or fancy rug into gravel? Do you add a loop of rope to each to help pull it back out? I found these: ....Ā SE Heavy-Duty Metal Tent Pegs Stake Set (10-Pack)Ā (Strange Amazon pricing, order 20 for just $1 more...) I know this is a weird topic, please comment. I donāt know why I didnāt figure this out in say 1970..... John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLDĀ 07/23 "Mouse": Ā 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds,Ā Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads:Ā Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32ā LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I use Snow Peak pegs, which areĀ similar to these -Ā https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR4NWJK/?coliid=I1MUQN0AFAD1DL&colid=313GIXWETZMYH&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it I have two different sizes and theyāve never let meĀ down. Some 8ā and some 15ā+/- which are my go to for holding down the Ollieās awning.Ā Theyāre obviously heavy though. Ā You wonāt ever bend one. I have the matching hammer that has the claw to pull them out. Stupidly expensive for what it is butĀ does what itās supposed to do and does it well -Ā https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Peak-N-002-Peg-Hammer/dp/B000AR2OBQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=snow+peak+hammer&qid=1619230731&sr=8-3. Iām sure thereās a knock off version out there by now thatās just as good forĀ less money. I also have some various smaller stakes in aluminum and copper that Iāve had forever and which travel in our general camping box. Ā I have a few sand stakes too that Iād bet Iāve never used but they sure seem like theyāll be useful some day. Related, Iām really happy with the newer dyneema cord and these little tensioners -Ā https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07LB8LK8K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 I have a collection of old, very longĀ tent stakes. If I can't drive them in, it's kind of, oh well. Not meant to be, and we live with a heavy walkoff mat. I actually don't like mats over gravel. Tripping hazard, over unseen surfaces. 2008 Ram 1500 4 Ć 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries .Ā Life is good. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 minute ago, SeaDawg said: I actually don't like mats over gravel. Tripping hazard, over unseen surfaces. Nor do I, but man that gravel sure does like to hitch a ride into the trailer on my hiking shoes.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 Just now, Overland said: Nor do I, but man that gravel sure does like to hitch a ride into the trailer on my hiking shoes.Ā Agreed. We take our shoes off at the door.Ā I always carry easy on/off clogs for around the campsite. The difficulty is, multiple footwear choices, inside the door.Ā 2008 Ram 1500 4 Ć 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries .Ā Life is good. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 2 hours ago, John E Davies said: What do you use to anchor a tarp or fancy rug into gravel? Do you add a loop of rope to each to help pull it back out? I found these: ....Ā SE Heavy-Duty Metal Tent Pegs Stake Set (10-Pack)Ā (Strange Amazon pricing, order 20 for just $1 more...) Ā I have this exact set. Ā I use them around the inside of the Clam and to anchor bungees to hold down the shade that attaches to my awning. Ā For the rug, I use big nails 5-6ā with a large washer. Ā I also carry a set of heavy duty Ā 12āĀ Galvanized StakesĀ that anchor the straps that are attached to the middle of each of the Clam sections. Ā I have a small sledgehammer with a short handle that I got at Home Depot to pound them in and a hikers claw hammer to pull them out. Ā All of this (bungees and tie down strapsĀ included) fit in a small canvas tool bag. Ā Mike 2 3 Texas Hill CountryĀ | 2016 Elite IIĀ #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, SeaDawg said: Agreed. We take our shoes off at the door.Ā I always carry easy on/off clogs for around the campsite. The difficulty is, multiple footwear choices, inside the door.Ā YeahĀ my camp shoes are just old hiking shoes so I guessĀ not the best choice. Maybe those dancing shoes will do the trick. šŗš» 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Overland said: I use Snow Peak pegs, which areĀ similar to these -Ā https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XR4NWJK/?coliid=I1MUQN0AFAD1DL&colid=313GIXWETZMYH&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Those look great, but they say to oil them after use to preventĀ rust, do you do that? I like the hammer too but I am not going to Ā spend that much cash on one....Ā Thanks, John Davies Spokane WA SOLDĀ 07/23 "Mouse": Ā 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds,Ā Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads:Ā Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32ā LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 My Camp shoes look more like this. Not suitable for dancing. š Wish they were. Still looking for a pair like yours, @OverlandĀ 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 Ć 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries .Ā Life is good. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, John E Davies said: Those look treat, but they say to oil them after use to preventĀ rust, do you do that?Ā I do not, and Iām sure Iād spot some rust if I cared to check.Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 @SeaDawg if only they came in red.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 Red is probably available.Ā Ā One ofĀ my fave colors, too. Here you go 2008 Ram 1500 4 Ć 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries .Ā Life is good. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 I think I will get some of their stakes and the hammer, it is too cool, and read this..... I had no idea! https://www.snowpeak.com/blogs/explore/the-peg-hammer-story John Davies Spokane WA 2 SOLDĀ 07/23 "Mouse": Ā 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds,Ā Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads:Ā Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32ā LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Well after reading that I feel like Iāve disappointed someone byĀ notĀ oiling them. I also feel like IāveĀ backed myself intoĀ a corner on those shoes. Iāll stick with my cariumaās for the moment though. Hipster tent pegs and hipster shoes - canāt really separate the two.Ā 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Overland, do you have a case for your hammer? This one? John Davies Spokane WA Ā 1 SOLDĀ 07/23 "Mouse": Ā 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds,Ā Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads:Ā Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32ā LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I plead the fifth. (Itās nice.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I do not however have the copper tipped hammer. ThatāsĀ too much even for me. Unless you know of one on sale somewhere.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Overland said: I do not however have the copper tipped hammer. ThatāsĀ too much even for me. Unless you know of one on sale somewhere.Ā John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLDĀ 07/23 "Mouse": Ā 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds,Ā Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads:Ā Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32ā LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Iām starting a Go FundĀ Me now. Help fund a commemorative hammer to help a poor overlander complete his Snow Peak collection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mossemi Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 I have been drooling over these stakes for a while. https://www.amazon.com/Orange-Screw-Ultimate-Ground-Anchor/dp/B01B28QS8G/ref=bmx_2?pd_rd_w=EDWAf&pf_rd_p=b56a886c-2bb4-4e74-b4cf-23d7a76693c8&pf_rd_r=T750X98JKNJ13S99QAFR&pd_rd_r=661c6fd9-b230-421a-8005-69cfa8d51c6a&pd_rd_wg=xyJE8&pd_rd_i=B01B28QS8G&psc=1 Mossey 1 Mike and Krunch Ā Ā Lutz, FL Ā 2017 LEIIĀ #193Ā āthe dog houseā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Hansen Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 These interest me.Ā You can use your power drill to set these in the ground, and to retract them. https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Seeka-Outdoor-Threaded-Stakes/dp/B07RXMVM8M/ref=asc_df_B07RXMVM8M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385197825271&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12173547767707272533&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032898&hvtargid=pla-843618643122&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=81331770711&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385197825271&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12173547767707272533&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032898&hvtargid=pla-843618643122 Ā 2 2021 Legacy Elite IĀ | "Lil' Tow" |Ā Hull #924 Tow Vehicle: 2020Ā Jeep Gladiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidS Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I have both plastic and steel tent stakes left from our tent camping days. Sorry, I do not have a fancyĀ Snow Peak Peg Hammer.Ā š„ŗ Instead I have a hard plastic mallet, which I got for $5. Currently $9 on Amazon. It works quite well, with the bottom end working either as a lever or a pulling device for removing the stakes.Ā Ā After we got a shade screen, we had campgrounds where the tent pegs did not stay in the ground very well. Maybe the 15 inchĀ Snow Peak pegs that @OverlandĀ mentioned would have done the job.Ā I had read about spiral stakes, and I considered the ones from Valterra, Camco, as well as pet leash stakes. I ended up buying theĀ Orange ScrewĀ Ground Anchors that @mossemiĀ is drooling overĀ for $22. So far they have worked well. Ā I see that the Orange Screw design has been copied by others, and available for less money, here and here.Ā 1 2 David Stillman,Ā Salt Lake City, Utah 2016 Oliver Elite II Ā Hull 164 Ā Ā | Ā Ā 2017 Audi Q7 tow vehicle.Ā Travel and Photography Blog: http://davidstravels.net Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 Apparently I'm with the "low rent" crowd in thatĀ THESE GuysĀ are a bunch easier to replace and are also available at WalMart. With those high priced models I'd feel as though I'd have to polish and clean them.Ā š. Of course, while driving these puppies into hard ground and you hit a big rock, the result on that plasticĀ hammer could be a bit badĀ š. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 No offense Bill but those stakes already look bent in the product photos. š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 24, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2021 Yep - that is what makes them go around those big rocksĀ š 2 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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