(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best tent stakes

for low to mid price range....I love coleman tents for their waterproofness from the factory.

Some require sealing of the seams for complete waterproofness, but the last 2 I have owned havent. They have been thru some very severe rain storms and only ended up with few drops in the tents and that's after 15-20 uses. They are nothing fancy and only really good when its above 40 degrees, however for the price you cant go wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-17-Foot-10-Foot-8-Person-Modified/dp/B000W7BHJY
That is our current one, got on an amazon/slickdeal sale for $79 shipped

The older one is 10.5x10.5' and paid about the same. The older one we have taken to multiple music festivals where dozens of tents were uprooted and blew away, ez ups snapped, etc from severe rain storms and it survived and was relatively dry inside each time.

Gotta get the 10" long, heavy duty tent stakes for whatever tent you get and severe storms.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-10-Inch-Steel-Tent-Stakes/dp/B002HU086C/

I agree it’s pricey. I don’t even think I bought it at that price. It was way cheaper back then. But you get the idea. Solid walls for nighttime security/less cold. Mesh is good for breeze but not crazy for privacy.

After years of going. Finally got the best anchors for everything:

Orange Screw: The Ultimate Ground Anchor, SMALL – 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B28QS8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NT3wCbCJ9X761

They’re plastic, don’t get loose. I’m still trying to see who can make canopy tarps with air holes so they don’t lift the entire canopy.

My first real tent was a SD that came with DAC J stakes. Loved them. When I went tarp, I got THIS set from Amazon. 2 large for the ridgeline, 4 med for the corners and 2 small for the sides.

I wonder... it might be worth it trying some (inexpensive) sand stakes from a camping store. The ones that come with the sportbrella don't seem to be as good as something like these or even these.

I've also had luck with sandbags - you just get something like these or these and fill them with a little trowel at the beach, then empty when it's time to go. (Honestly, at the beach, cut-out gallon jugs work just as well... but I'm not sure where you'd get a gallon jug on a cruise!)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002L9A4BI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1463853622&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=battery+camp+shower&dpPl=1&dpID=412FoyR8XiL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013HP8NTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1463853661&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pop+up+shower+tent

Fill a 5 gallon bucket with water. Take it into the privacy tent. Throw the pump into the water. And there it is. if everyone in the group throws in, it's super cheap.

Did this last year and took full on, legit showers. Even came back at night and heated water on the camp stove and took a hot shower before sleeping. Absolute game changer.

These are the best stakes I have found. http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Ultralight-Tent-Reflective-Tools/dp/B00WC1OK1U/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1463076081&sr=8-16&keywords=stakes

gotcha okay. typically ours look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-9-In-ABS-Tent-Stakes/dp/B0009PUTK2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1524021164&sr=8-5&keywords=plastic+stakes

and they fit in the holes pretty okay. we stake them all down (dont forget a mallet) and then ziptie our ezups together since we usually have more than one. I've also heard of people attaching them to their vehicles in some fashion but i've never done that myself.

There is always the classic blue tarp.

You could also pick up a rain fly like this one. I have a kelty Noah 12 but haven't had a chance to use it yet.

For poles there are several options. There are various collapsible poles, some more compact than others.

REI adjustable collapsible pole

Kelty fixed collapsible pole

Coleman telescoping pole

You can also do a DIY approach using a 2x2 with a nail/screw in the top (not very compact though) I also just made a 6ish foot pole that collapses to fit in the trunk of my car out of 2x2's and a couple bolts. It could have been 7-8 feet but I cut it down to suit what I wanted. This is untested but I'm hoping to try it out this weekend.

/r/MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) is a sub specifically for DIY camping gear

If you're open to suggestions/tips:

Try using some UL stakes (what I use) for the pot stand. I can get away just fine with only two stakes but some people use 3-4.

• Saves weight over the wire itself (while also being a multi-use item, which some count as no weight)
  
  
• Allow you to pack away the stove with your pot inside it
  
  The stakes aren't terribly beefy but they work great for guy lines and low tension corners (where they're only purpose is to keep the tent in place, not hold tension)

these look neat. I am using these right now. I wonder if the REI brand are lighter...

https://zpacks.com/products/carbon-fiber-stake? They haven't had any problems moving them through airport security... https://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Plastic-Tent-Pegs-6-Inch/dp/B000OR12L0 aren't exactly ultralight, but if they take those, but don't confiscate a pen, that would be nuts. Nemo Airpin stakes seem like they would be pointless to confiscate, but if any of these requirements were reasonable, this wouldn't be America.

It kind of depends on the type of land where you camp. Personally, where I am in the southeast, it's packed dirt or clay so I can use a nail type. I really like these.

These are in my amazon cart.
Canopy Stakes Canopy Anchors Beach Tent Stakes Heavy Duty Screw Shape 25 cm 10 inch - 8 Pack Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQ4WGH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NJc8CbVAJGYCT

I said this above as well, but anyway, for looser sand orange screws work incredibly well. A little bulky, but they're the only thing I've found that really works in loose, dry sand.

I don't have access to a impact driver. What do you guys think of these for a 10x14 Kodiak tent?

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Orange-Metal-Stakes-Spikes/dp/B004RB34L0/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1468215213&sr=1-6&keywords=18+inch+tent+stakes

The wife says it's a Tent Stake

Check out tent poles for a light weight, durable, collapsible, pole.

These'll do.

Gemmy Replacement Parts 4 Pig Tail & 4 Metal Stakes For Airblown Inflatables https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0GV0M8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZezKAbHHG2ZPD

https://www.amazon.com/Vargo-Shepherds-Hook-Stake-Orange/dp/B001OPKGAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2RFW7HO60T8W1&keywords=vargo+titanium+stakes&qid=1554938335&s=gateway&sprefix=vargo+titanium+&sr=8-3

Tripmas Ultralight Aluminum Tent Stakes Rhombic Tent Pegs with Reflective Pull Cords & Pouch, Black (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUOHNFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UWAqzb3NGQ9N5

Tent stakes over the bottom of the fence to hold it in place.
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/RamPro-40-Piece-Garden-Galvanized-Rust-Free/dp/B018GSLJN4

I use this type of stake with my big tent while car camping.

I'll probably get some rebar stakes eventually.

If that isn't enough, then sand or snow stakes are probably the way to go.

For a car camping dining fly, I have a 10ish x 20ish' tarp and two extendable poles similar to these that go up to 8ish feet, then bring some pre-cut ropes and stakes to pitch it in an A-frame over a picnic table.

Before I bought those poles I actually used trekking poles for it once- I stood them on the table.

Tent Spikes!!!. Can't go camping without 'em! (I know...lame).

It ain't sushi but I will be fishing!!!

I’ve used paracord in the past. My tent stake mallet has holes in it, so I’d tie a loop there. It kinda worked if I looped it around my hands. I’ve also used zip ties zipped on a loop to my mallet.

Texsport Tent Stake Mallet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNL36FO/

Cheap stakes.

Add this shower head for extra credit. I had the pocket bag already so now I'm just gonna put the one end into the bladder of water and boom I have an almost fully functioning shower.

Ivation Portable Handheld Shower - Turns Water from Bucket/Sink Into Steady, Gentle Stream https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IFHFJXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GAazybJAGK131

Here's the tent I just got. Doesn't support the weight of the pocket bag but nether did my last one that claimed it did, and actually just collapsed in on itself

Faswin Pop Up Pod Toilet Tent Privacy Shelter Tent Camping Shower Potable Outdoor Changing Room Dark Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HP8NTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OCazybADX7GXD

The only way I can think of to do this in an Astro van is with a portable shower with maybe a hose to your van's water supply and a portable toilet where you poop into wag bags.

Yup, my tent is expensive. The reason it was expensive is because it can withstand all sorts of weather. I've rode through an inland hurricane in it and been bone dry.

For the love of all things holy, get some of these stakes for your canopy/EZup or something similar. In '14 there was a fairly big storm that rolled in Sunday night and I saw EZups literally flying across GA.

On that note, in the 3 years I've been to EF it's always rained at least once. None of the times ruined anything. One year it was small sprinkles on and off during the day and the other 2 times there where storms on the last night after almost all the acts where over. Mobby had to cut out like 5 minutes early and that's the only time I saw anything get cut short.

Also on this note, we're right by the lake. Therefore weather can be all sorts of crazy or unpredictable. It's really hard forecasting for the area and any forecast more than a few days out is liable to change.

So just plan for rain no matter what. Bring a nice rain shell jacket or a couple cheap walmart panchos. Also bring a few extra pairs of socks and undies as well as an extra shirt or two with another pants options. I even bring a second pair of shoes just in case mine get soaked. I also always set aside a package for the ride home on Monday. Usually has new shirt, shorts, socks, undies, sandals, and a Monster. Sucks driving 7 hours home in dirty grungy/wet clothes especially after 4 days of pushing your body to the limit.