Podcast Episode August 26, 2024

Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power


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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.
Episode 106 - Tent Stake Holding Power

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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

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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.

Suluk46 Atani Titanium Tent Stakes

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.

WEIGHT: 0.18 ounces (5 g)
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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.

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    Jon Fong / Flat Cat Gear
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    Locale: FLAT CAT GEAR

    The hyper link appears not to be working

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    Matthew / BPL
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    @matthewkphx

    The link has been updated. Thanks, Jon!

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    Albert N
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    @bertman4

    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.

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    Terran Terran
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    @terran

    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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