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Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power

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Aug 26, 2024 at 5:00 am #3817006

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Companion forum thread to: Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power

In episode 106 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about tent stake holding power and have a chat about tent stake design with Suluk 46 founder Steve Evans.

Aug 26, 2024 at 11:09 am #3817011

Jon Fong / Flat Cat Gear
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The hyper link appears not to be working

Aug 27, 2024 at 7:11 am #3817037

Matthew / BPL
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The link has been updated. Thanks, Jon!

Aug 30, 2024 at 8:48 pm #3817255

Albert N
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On the subject of guylines, do you have a favorite tensioner to use? I’m wondering how some of those ultra light linelocs actually work in the field. Thanks.

Aug 31, 2024 at 8:14 am #3817275

Terran Terran
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My favorite tensioner is a taut line hitch. I do find linelocs slightly more convenient and have never had trouble with them. I think a hitch may hold better in stronger winds. On the other hand, I want my tensioner or my stake to fail before my tent does. Mostly I find them unnecessary.
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