Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power
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Today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast is sponsored by Garage Grown Gear, your hub for all things ultralight. Garage Grown Gear is dedicated to supporting the growth of small, startup, and cottage brands.
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Summary
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.
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Tent Stake Holding Power
- Holding power – a stake’s ability to resist pulling out of the ground as a result of tension forces transferred to the stake via a guyline or stake out loop on your shelter.
- Holding power relates to 4 core principles – cross-sectional shape, length, soil interaction, and insertion angle.
- Holding power is influenced by – surface area & friction, soil compaction & displacement, load distribution, anchoring & soil interaction, and soil type
More about Tent Stake Holding Power at Backpacking Light:
- Newsletter: Tent Stake Holding Power vs. Stake Weight
- Webinar: How to Pitch an Ultralight Tent
- Wilderness Skills: How do Tent Stakes Interact with Soils to Create Holding Power
Featured Gear
Shop the Tent Stake and Accessory Collection at Garage Grown Gear.
Interview with Steve Evans
Today’s interview is with founder of Suluk 46, Steve Evans, and encompasses a discussion about tent stake design principles, what’s new at Suluk, and the adventures of running an outdoor gear business.
- Gear: Atani Titanium Tent Stakes
- Gear: Tupiq Tube Tent Stakes.
- Check out Suluk 46 on their website or at the Suluk 46 Collection at Garage Grown Gear!
A truly ultralight tent stake with enough strength for hard soils. We use this for accessory guyline tieout points like sidewalls and mid-points. Combine with stronger stakes for a high-performance stake kit.
Links, Mentions, and Related Content
- Gear Testing & Research: By the Numbers: How does Tent Design and Materials Influence Cold-Weather Camping Comfort?
- Destinations: Joshua Tree: Nooks and Crannies for Backpackers
- Podcasts: Episode 105 | Expedition Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Jesse Crocker
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