Kungix (Amazon) Aluminum Y stake

The Kungix (Amazon) Aluminum Y Stake is a 10-pack of budget tent and tarp pegs that punches above its price point on materials: each stake is made from 7075 aerospace-grade aluminum, which offers a better strength-to-weight ratio than the more common 7001 alloy, so it resists bending when driven into harder or rocky ground better than cheaper alternatives. The Y-shaped cross-section increases contact area with the soil and adds resistance when pulled upward, giving it better holding power in loose to medium-firm ground — performance in pure sand or heavily rocky terrain will vary like it does for most lightweight stakes. At 12 g each and 18 cm long, it's a reasonable balance between weight and hold, and a set of ten covers most one- to two-person tents with guylines. A reflective pull cord on every stake makes them easier to spot and retrieve after dark, when low-profile pegs in grass are otherwise easy to lose.